Day: May 3, 2022
Covid-19 and TB in PNG: A healthcare opportunity
In Papua New Guinea, the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak has spread rapidly to all 22 provinces. As of mid-April 2022, more than 43,600 cases have been confirmed, with 649 deaths. The […]
Economy tipped to climb
THIS year’s general election is expected to generate a modest increase in economic activity, according to Steamships Trading Company Limited. The company in its 2021 annual report stated that there […]
PM says fabrication and training facility to build local capacity
PRIME Minister James Marape says Papua New Guineans should build the next resource projects like the Papua LNG and P’nyang. “We have 30,000 Papua New Guineans graduating Grade 12 every […]
Global inflation affecting PNG
THE Bank of PNG (BPNG) says the increase in global inflation, attributed to increased activity and demand from large fiscal and monetary stimulus packages, has resulted in higher import prices […]
Fishing communities facing accessibility issues
By DALE LUMA ISOLATION is one of the main challenges affecting coastal fishing communities in terms of accessing government services and markets, according to the National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Deputy […]
Fisheries partnership celebrated
Over the past 25 years, successful Pacific Ocean fisheries partnerships supported the world’s largest tuna fishery – nearly 60 per cent of global tuna catch – to transform from a […]
Hunters aiming to lift
THE SP Hunters have committed to making improvements to enhance their on-field performances when they resume their campaign from a bye in the Hostplus Cup, Queensland. Sitting 12th in the […]
Lae Football Association kicks off 2022 season
By LARRY ANDREW THE Lae Football Association kicked off its new season on Sunday after it was resolved that the outstanding 2021 matches would not be held, according to fixtures […]
Port Moresby netball ends tournament on a high
THE Port Moresby Netball Association ended its tournament at the Rita Flynn Courts on Sunday. Association president Linda Ligo said the tournament was used to select players for the national […]
Brothers thrash Saders
By PARKER TAMBUA FORMER Kimbe Cutters forward Johnny Ephraim bagged a double to help Brothers thrash Crusaders 33-3 in the Capital Rugby Union (CRU) premier division at Bava Park on […]