Day: January 25, 2022
Power issues affecting fisheries
ELECTRICITY supply problems in New Ireland have affected the fisheries business in the province, says New Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Nolis Thomas. Thomas also told The National […]
BSP starting Saturday banking for school fee deposits
BANK South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BSP) has recommenced its half-day Saturday banking services for school and tertiary intuition fee-related deposits, according to the bank. Deputy general manager for retail, […]
Duo having faith in cocoa
By LULU MARK THE remote Karamui in Chimbu has been described as the new frontier for cocoa in Papua New Guinea but local Akope Sipa and wife Martha have been […]
Oil Palm farmer appeals to Govt to assist industry
By PETER ESILA A LOCAL oil palm farmer says the Government must help smallholder farmers benefit more from the oil palm industry. Steven Topiam, from Bali Island in Talasea, West […]
Ports upgrade will create job opportunities, says chamber
JOBS will be created for locals during the upgrading and refurbishment of ports around the country costing around K1.48 billion, according to the New Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry. […]
Board welcomes passing of MRDC Authorisation Bill
THE Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) board has welcomed the passing of the MRDC Authorisation (Amendment) Bill 2021 by Parliament last Wednesday. The legislation will: ALLOW the MRDC to begin […]
Chan resigns from board to recontest seat
BYRON Chan has resigned as a director on the board of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) to contest this year’s National General Election, according to the company. The company in […]
Complying with regulatory framework key to survival: Firm
WORKING within the compliance of Papua New Guinea’s regulatory frameworks is key for Ramu NiCo’s survival, according to the company. This was highlighted among other things at the company’s annual […]
Rising Isou forward dead
By ROBINSON LEKA REIGNING Gulf Isou player of the year Roa Maino Gairo passed away on Sunday night at the age of 26 after a short illness, according to the […]
Wanga finishes first in 500m event in US
PAPUA New Guinea athlete Emmanuel Wanga continued his sizzling early season form over the weekend at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, United States. He recorded one minute, 10.90 seconds for […]