Day: January 20, 2022
MPs should know key statistics
RABAUL MP Dr Allan Marat questioned the integrity of the common roll and Prime Minister James Marape responded alluding to two main reasons – Coronavirus and the political impasse. While […]
Information vital for development
FOR any successful country to navigate through the challenges and pitfalls of economic and social growth, it is essential for the those in power to have access to a set […]
Export licence only for locals: PM
LICENCES for round log exports will only be given to locals and landowner companies including provincial government business arms with the aim of migrating to downstream processing post 2025, Prime […]
A state agency should export coffee, cocoa: Minister
COFFEE and cocoa should be exported by a state agency, Agriculture and Livestock Minister John Simon says. Responding to questions from Pomio MP Elias Kapavore, Simon said the private sector […]
Utility firm urged to settle debt
By PETER ESILA THE non-payment of power supplied by independent power producers (IPPs) to PNG Power Ltd (PPL) is an issue that must be addressed by all parties involved, an […]
Project to boost fisheries sector
By GLORIA BAUAI Fisheries and Marine Resource Minister Dr Lino Tom says the Voco Point Coastal Fisheries Hub will be a game changer for coastal fisheries development in the country. […]
Changes to bank Act for growth
Changes to the Central Bank Act done recently focuses on growth, says Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey. He says the element of growth focuses on jobs in the non-resource sector. Speaking during […]
Divide coffee, cocoa plantations to boost production: Simon
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Minister John Simon says coffee and cocoa plantations in the country should be subdivided and given back to landowners to operate. Simon said this when responding to […]
Kua: Juha gas field yet to start production
PRODUCTION of liquefied natural gas out of the Juha petroleum development licence nine (PDL 9) area in Western has not commenced, Petroleum Minister Kerenga Kua says. Kua said this when […]
Nasfund suspends services at branch indefinitely after robbery
THE National Superannuation Fund (nasfund) has suspended services at its Bialla branch in West New Britain. The fund said in a statement that the suspension of services followed a break-and-enter […]