Day: January 19, 2022
IPPs facing cash-flow issues
INDEPENDENT power producers (IPP) are facing cash-flow issues because of payment problems from PNG Power Ltd, according to IPP PNG (IP3) chairman Dave Burbidge. He said IPPs had hoped for […]
ICCC sets fares through recommendation from RTA: Ain
THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) says fares determined by the ICCC are the upper limit, and applies only on those routes approved by the Road Traffic Authority (RTA). […]
BSP loaned K122mil: Fleming
THE Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BSP) has so far loaned out K122 million under its small-to-medium enterprise (SME) credit enhancement scheme, says chief executive officer Robin Fleming. He […]
NCSL receives K102,000 dividend from CloudApp PNG
NASFUND contributors’ savings and loan society (NCSL) recently received K102,000 as a dividend payment from CloudApp PNG Ltd (CAL). CAL is a joint venture between NCSL and Fiji-based Software Factory […]
Bougainville relaxes travel requirements
PNG Air says requirements for travel to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (Arob) have been updated and effective since last Thursday. The airline in a statement said passengers intending to […]
Telstra chief Penn in country for Digicel acquisition talks
By DALE LUMA TELSTRA chief executive officer Andrew Penn is in Papua New Guinea for discussions around the acquisition of Digicel PNG, according to the company. Responding to queries from […]
PNG aims to be a leading provider of ICT in Pacific: Matainaho
PAPUA New Guinea plans to become a leading provider of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions in the South Pacific, an official says. ICT Department secretary Steven Matainaho said this […]
Be good examples to children
IN a society where much emphasis is placed on the family, clan and tribe, Papua New Guinea has managed to keep a conservative approach to many issues that are a […]
Sports told to re-apply for Covid clearance
By ROBINSON LEKA ALL national federations must re-apply for clearance to hold their 2022 seasons amid the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, according to the Papua New Guinea Sports Federation. Dr Kapua […]
Football squad end camp
THE wider national women’s football train-on squad have completed a five-day camp at Papua New Guinea Football Education Centre at 11-Mile outside Lae, Morobe. The 27 players were selected by […]