Day: June 21, 2022
Saonu silent on project
MOROBE Governor Ginson Saonu has refrained from commenting on the proposed coal-powered electricity plant in Lae, saying it will only complicate talks on other major projects. “We still have Wafi-Golpu […]
Anges puts traditional skills, knowledge to use in city
By YVONNE KAMBIBEL MOVING to the big city from her village 14 years ago did not stop Anges Aundombui from putting her traditional knowledge and skills into good use. She […]
Covid centre closed, surge expected
THE Health Department has been warned to continue the Coronavirus (Covid-19) services in Port Moresby through appropriate funding as a surge in the pandemic is expected during the General Election […]
Collaboration to provide real time data: PNGEITI
The PNG Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) says the collaboration between the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) and mine operators in the country to collect data will create investor and public […]
PM made a mess: O’Neill
FORMER Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has criticised how his successor James Marape decided to close down the Porgera gold mine when gold prices were high, calling it “pure madness”. “The […]
Commission makes price check-ups in country
By PETER ESILA THE Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) is checking shops around the country to ensure items are not overpriced. ICCC commissioner and chief executive officer Paulus Ain […]
Taxation points impact members’ savings, says president
THERE are a number of taxation points in the superannuation industry which impact members’ savings, according to the Authorised Super Funds of PNG (ASFPNG). President Ian Tarutia said there should […]
Customs vital in supply chain: Official
PNG Customs is a very important player in the supply chain of the country, International Container Services Inc (ICTSI) South Pacific chief executive officer Robert Maxwell says. Commenting on ongoing […]
Savings and loan society reviews loan system
THE Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society has reviewed its loan automation approval process for personal loans, and offer a loan product to a maximum of K50,000 per transaction. Society […]
K30bil GDP growth in 3yrs: PM
By VANESSA NIKEN PRIME Minister James Marape says when he formed the Government in 2019, Papua New Guinea was in economic recession and the gross domestic product (GDP) was K78.6 […]