Day: February 8, 2022
Review visa and immigration rules
VISA and immigration rules should be reviewed because they are affecting the overall economic planning and development of Papua New Guinea. Foreigners who cannot write and speak English are coming […]
Know how to use internet responsibly
TODAY’S generation lives in the digital world from the day they are born. With babies tapping on screens of tablets and phones as soon as they can move their fingers […]
NDB loaned K2.6 million
By DALE LUMA COMMERCE and Industry Minister William Samb says a two-page report by the National Development Bank (NDB) shows that only K2.6 million has been loaned out from its […]
Economic activity to rise: BSP
ANNOUNCEMENTS by investors in Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific have demonstrated strong international investment intentions that will lift economic activity for the country and the region this year, […]
Run-down coffee plantation will be revived: Simon
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Minister John Simon says it is in the best interests of Jiwaka and Papua New Guinea that the rundown Waghi Mek Plantations in the Waghi Valley are […]
Commission collects K186mil from GST using IFMS system
THE Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has collected K186 million in goods and services tax (GST) payments through the integrated financial management system (IFMS), says commissioner general Sam Koim. Koim said […]
IRC, BPNG working to catch money launderers
INTERNAL Revenue Commission (IRC) commissioner general Sam Koim has warned those involved in money laundering that his office is working with the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Analysis and […]
Foreign exchange liquidity, kina performed well in last six months: BSP
FOREIGN exchange (FX) liquidity and the kina performed well in the final quarter of 2021, with strong commodity prices supporting the FX market turnover’s rise by 9.8 per cent over […]
Involving women in SMEs vital, says official
INVOLVING women in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in agriculture, with assistance from authorities, can have a positive impact on the country’s economy, an official says. Enga commerce, culture and tourism director […]
Project aimed at boosting agri business for Enga women
THE climate-resilient green growth (CRGG) project is supporting the Enga Women in Agriculture (EWA) initiative to promote agriculture businesses in the province, an official says. Enga commerce, culture and tourism […]