Day: April 7, 2022
Economy to grow by 4.6pc: ADB
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts that Papua New Guinea’s economy is expected to grow by 4.6 per cent this year on the back of increased mining activities in the […]
Scheme still attractive: BSP
By DALE LUMA HIGH property costs and limited availability of land is a challenge for first home buyers in the country, according to Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd (BSP). […]
Managing business a challenge for SMEs: CEO
BANK South Pacific Financial Group Ltd chief executive officer Robin Fleming says business management is a challenge for small-medium enterprises (SME). Fleming was commenting on the bank’s credit enhancement scheme […]
Networking vital to link SMEs: CEO
By PETER ESILA KINA Bank chief executive officer Greg Pawson says networking, reaching out and identifying a support group are important for start-ups. Pawson, addressing small-to-medium enterprises in Port Moresby […]
Marape backs credit scheme
On Nov 27, 2018, the National Executive Council approved the establishment of the Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd to address the lack of access to credit and capital for micro-small and […]
Chamber urges govt to stop arms build-up
THERE is a build-up of firearms in Enga’s Porgera and the Government needs to intervene and stop it, Porgera Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Nickson Pakea says. “Business communities […]
Goodman Fielder starting oil-bottling production in Lae
GOODMAN Fielder PNG will begin its oil-bottling production next month at its multi-million-kina facility in Lae. National demand and supply planning manager Eranda Nanayakkara said the facility at 11-Mile would […]
Storm look to re-sign Olam
MELBOURNE Storm say they are looking to re-sign Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam whose contract expires at the end of the National Rugby League (NRL) season. Storm general manager […]
New criteria for Kapuls
By PATRICIA KEAMO PLAYERS with a minimum height of 1.8m will only be considered for next year’s Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands, says national men’s football team coach Marcos […]
Top athletes gear up for Mini Games with trials
LAE and Goroka-based distance runners, along with National Sports Institute-based sprinter Pais Wisil, were in Port Moresby last weekend for PNG Air-sponsored trials, to gauge their progress towards the Pacific […]