Day: May 17, 2022
FX issues worry Puma
By DALE LUMA PUMA Energy PNG warns that it cannot possibly sustain its business if the foreign exchange (FX) issues remain unresolved, its country manager Hulala Tokome. “We are engaging […]
Enga lost K70mil: Ipatas
By ELIAS LARI THE Enga government has made a loss of almost K70 million since the closing of the Porgera gold mine two years ago, Governor Sir Peter Ipatas says. […]
Retail, hospitality businesses ‘moderately’ using new system
RETAIL and hospitality businesses around the country have the highest number of consumers purchasing goods and services via mobile merchant payment method, specifically mobile payments in the first quarter of […]
IFC to help modernise PNGX Markets
PAPUA New Guineans stand to benefit from the modernisation of the nation’s capital market that is expected to boost investment, accelerate economic growth and help support a sustainable economic recovery. […]
Proper management of mud crabs vital, workshop told
PROPER management of mud crabs is important to make it sustainable for resource owners, a workshop heard recently. This was highlighted in the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) week-long stakeholder consultation […]
Work on containing Kimbe oil spill in progress: Disaster office
WORK on containing an oil spill along the coastline in Kimbe, West New Britain, is continuing, according to the West New Britain disaster and emergency office. Director Augustine Wilfred said […]
Bmobile’s free SIM offers target new customers
IN its third week of its May “Mayhem” promotions, bmobile is, for the first time, targeting new customers with its free SIM offers, a social media pass which gives customers […]
ICCC warns businesses: Don’t use election to overcharge
SHOPS and the businesses must not use the election period to overcharge goods and services, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) commissioner and chief executive officer Paulus Ain says. Ain […]
MRA expecting shareholders agreement for Porgera
A PORGERA shareholders agreement is expected soon with the state working closely with Mineral Resources Enga (MRE) and other stakeholders to finalise details, according to the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA). […]
Lam turned down role
KUMULS legend Adrian Lam has revealed that he turned down the chance to coach Papua New Guinea in this year’s Rugby League World Cup, insisting that he was happy in […]