Day: June 6, 2022
Let’s fight inflation, says Towe
THE Government’s K611 million relief package implemented last month does not apply to large resource companies, power producers and international shipping companies, Papua New Guinea Customs chief commissioner David Towe […]
Ok Tedi to transition to high-grade ore production
THE next 12 months will see Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTLM) complete the transition from current lower grade ore to high grade ore sources, according to the company. Commenting on […]
Horticulture opening up for graduates, youths
By PETER ESILA THE Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) has launched a graduate horticulture entrepreneurship programme to get more tertiary graduates into the industry, an official says. FPDA general manager […]
Lack of brokers for goods clearance in trading industry: Official
CUSTOMS commissioner David Towe says there is a lack of brokers in the trading industry to ensure a more efficient flow of goods clearance for imports and exports. “There is, […]
Horticulture worth K3bil: Official
PAPUA New Guinea’s horticulture and fresh produce industry is estimated to be worth more than K3 billion but there is potential for expansion, Fresh Produce Development Agency general manager Mark […]
Farmers get rice mill
Representatives from Kote Fresh Produce Farmer Cooperative visited the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) in Lae recently to collect a micro mill for a rice project. The mill was sourced […]
Gurias extend lead
By PARKER TAMBUA RABAUL Gurias consolidated their lead on the Digicel Cup ladder after they crushed hosts Central Dabaris 42-12 in round seven at the Santos National Football Stadium yesterday. […]
China ready to work with PNG, says Wang
By HELEN TARAWA CHINA is ready to work with Papua New Guinea through a bilateral relationship at a higher level in promoting the wellbeing of the people from both nations, […]
PNG first to sign under belt, road plan: Wang
CHINA’S Foreign Minister Wang Yi describes Papua New Guinea as the first Pacific Island country to sign a memorandum of understanding and cooperation plan with China on belt and road […]
POM produces 300 tonnes of waste daily
By YVONNE KAMBIBEL ABOUT 300 tonnes of wastes are produced daily in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, National Capital District Commission’s acting wastes manager John Navara says. “Of the […]