Day: March 21, 2022
Partners disappointed at meet
MOST stakeholders are disappointed that the terms of reference (TOR) for a review of the Oil Palm Industry Corporation (Opic) Act of 1992 were not presented during consultations to enable […]
Review will help Opic move beyond ‘extension services’
OIL Palm Industry Corporation (Opic) acting general secretary Kepson Puputa says Opic only provides extension services to the five project areas in the country, when planting is now happening in […]
Bigger share of profit sought
THE Government is holding consultations with companies affected by the “market concentration levy”, Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey says. “The levy was introduced as a revenue-raising measure in Budget 2022. The discussions […]
Corn farming attracting farmers’ interest, says Wong
The first trial of 12 bags of corn seedlings planted in the Mandres area of inland Baining are growing well, Gazelle MP Jelta Wong says. “This is now attracting the […]
Farmers seeking answers
THE Southern Highlands government must explain to potato farmers its plan to support the project in the future as it has shifted its focus to coffee, says a farmer. Ron […]
Prof Kavanamur says farewell to Nambawan Super
PROFESSOR David Kavanamur has retired after serving 10 years as a Nambawan Super Ltd (NSL) board member. Kavanamur joined the board in August 2012 and was granted an extension to […]
Rimbu kicks Hunters to win
THE Hunters kicked off their Hostplus Cup season with a 16-10 win over hosts Mackay Cutters at BB Print Stadium on Saturday. Youngster Judah Rimbu bagged half of the Hunters’ […]
Kapuls go down to NZ
By PATRICIA KEAMO NATIONAL men’s football team head coach Marcos Gusmao says he is anticipating a win against New Caledonia today (midnight, PNG time) after their 0-1 loss to New […]
Vipers prove too strong for Kerowagi side
By ROBINSON LEKA PORT Moresby Vipers proved too strong for a visiting Kerowagi Coffee Cup side with a 28-0 thumping in Saturday’s trial match at Sir John Guise Stadium in […]
AFLPNG opens 2022 calendar with gala day
AUSTRALIAN Football League Papua New Guinea (AFLPNG) opened their 2022 calendar with a gala day for participating schools in Port Moresby for Southern on Saturday. AFLPNG regional development manager David […]