Day: January 24, 2022
IPA needs restructure, says Juffa
THE Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) needs to be restructured to have an enforcement and prosecution function, says Northern Governor Gary Juffa. Juffa said the restructure was to protect the interests […]
Secretariat established to drive carbon trading programme
ENVIRONMENT, Conservation and Climate Change Minister Wera Mori says Cabinet has approved the establishment of a secretariat to drive the Government’s carbon trading programme to monetise the country’s rainforests. Responding […]
Project opens market for farmers
THE Fresh Produce Development Agency’s Market for Village Farmers (MVF) project is creating an environment for subsistence farmers to move into commercial markets, acting project manager Joe Koima says. He […]
Chamber anticipates growth despite challenges
THE Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking forward to this year for growth opportunities despite ongoing challenges, president John Byrne says. “We, like most of Papua New Guinea, […]
East Sepik hosting Queen’s baton relay
Bird: We won’t let the country down By PATRICIA KEAMO EAST Sepik will host the Queen’s baton relay for two days when it arrives in Papua New Guinea from Brunei […]
PM challenges PNGRU
By ROBINSON LEKA PRIME Minister James Marape has challenged Papua New Guinea Rugby Union to rebuild the game following the launching of the federation’s five-year strategic plan on Thursday. He […]
Tatana Island Vikings win Pepsi Nines in Port Moresby
By ROBINSON LEKA TATANA Island Vikings claimed the inaugural Pepsi Nines title on Saturday following a 31-24 win over Moresby South’s Waidex in the Cup final at Sir Hubert Murray […]
Samb urges union to keep politics out
AN MP has urged Papua New Guinea Rugby Union (PNGRU) to leave out politics from the game’s administration following the launch of its 2022 calendar and five-year strategic plan (2021-2026). […]
Garamuts suffer defeat
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE national Under-19 men’s cricket team suffered a nine-wicket loss to World Cup heavyweights Pakistan in their final pool match at Queens Park Oval in the West […]
Rimbu puts hand up for lead role in halves
SP Hunters utility Judah Rimbu says he is ready to wear the No.6 jumper in the upcoming Queensland Hostplus Cup season, if he is given first crack at five-eighth. With […]