Day: February 23, 2022
Don’t repeat previous election’s mistakes
MEMBERS of Parliament from Mamose, New Guinea Islands and Southern regions should challenge Electoral commissioner Simon Sinai’s idea of having one-day polling in the National Capital District and seven Highlands […]
Do something about illegal campaigning
EARLY political campaigning is gaining momentum in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The Electoral Commission did not do anything to put some control measures in place to address this. […]
Use social media responsibly
PAPUA New Guinea’s mainstream media has today taken on an undeclared competitor. In an ideal scenario, the social media, via internet applications and the multitude of local blogs, should necessarily […]
New Govt levies affect consumers
THE Government’s move to impose new levies and taxes across a number of its departments and agencies is now affecting end consumers, Farmers and Settlers Association president Wilson Thompson says. […]
Rates by IPPs high, Duma says
By PETER ESILA STATE Enterprises Minister William Duma says the rates by independent power producers (IPPs) are still high and there is room to negotiate for a better deal for […]
Meat products removed from shops over non-compliance
HEALTH officers in Port Moresby yesterday removed more than 20kg of frozen meat products due to non-compliance with standard practice. The seized goods include sausages, lamb neck pieces, chicken thighs […]
K200 million allocated to help people farm lands
SMALL and Medium Enterprise Corporation (Smec) managing-director Petrus Ralda says there is a K200 million funding to help people work their land to generate income. “The registration of SME associations […]
Marape commends Koim’s leadership role with IRC
PRIME Minister James Marape has commended the leadership shown by the Internal Revenue Commission under Sam Koim in exceeding tax projections and transforming the commission. Marape made these remarks following […]
Zenag absorbed increased production cost to shield customers
By GLORIA BAUAI ZENAG Chicken has absorbed significant cost increases to help shield its customers from price volatility over the last two years, its general-manager Stanley Leahy says. “The Coronavirus […]
Newcrest, Govt partnership long-standing
NEWCREST Mining Ltd, whose interests in the country include the Lihir gold mine and a 50 per cent share in the proposed Wafi-Golpu project, has a long-standing partnership with PNG. […]