Day: January 7, 2022
Businesses eying growth
BUSINESSES in Alotau are expecting financial growth this year, says Milne Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry vice-president Tasman Silcock. “Businesses are looking to expand for a brighter future,” Silcock […]
Village ventures into cocoa farming after battling with borer
A VILLAGE in Wosera-Gawi, East Sepik has ventured into cocoa farming after years of battling the cocoa pod borer, says councillor Willie Jangi. Agriculture and Livestock Minister John Simon handed […]
LLGs receive fermentries
THE Nawaeb district development authority in Morobe is ensuring that its cocoa farmers are supported to increase their production. It will organise trainings to cocoa farmers. Local MP Kennedy Wenge […]
New telco firm can reduce internet rates: Barker
THE entry of a major new player in the telecommunication sector will ensure there are more competitive internet rates in wholesale and retail, an official says. Institute of National Affairs […]
Changes in shipping schedule affecting businesses in Alotau
SHIPPING is one of the main concerns of businesses in Alotau, according to the Milne Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Vice-president Tasman Silcock said the weekly shipping services provided […]
Focus on stronger sports
By PATRICIA KEAMO FUNDING athlete preparations for the July 28-Aug 8 Birmingham Commonwealth Games will be strategic and focused on medal-winning sports, says an official. Papua New Guinea Sports Foundation […]
Garamuts’ Oru blazes trail for cricket in family
NATIONAL Under-19 men’s cricket team all-rounder Aue Oru says he is the first person in his family to play the sport. Meet the 18-year-old from Pari village in Central. Oru […]
Premiership-winning skipper Tony backs Lae Tigers
DIGICEL Cup premiership-winning captain Mark Tony is confident his former employers, Lae Tigers, will maintain their standard despite the exit of veteran coach Stanley Tepend and seven players, including him. […]
Wives follow in hubbies’ footsteps
By JACK AMI SAB City Raiders pair Angela Hoki and Mary Paru-Pirika just so happen to play the same positions as their husbands in rugby league. In sports, siblings playing […]
Ellison eyes Digicel Cup consistency
By MICHAEL PHILIP RABAUL Gurias winger Roy Ellison says he is aiming for consistency in the upcoming Digicel Cup season following an injury-disrupted 2021 campaign, in which he missed seven […]