Day: September 6, 2022
Marape: I need numbers
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU PRIME Minister James Marape wasted no time in asking staff and management of the National Forest Authority (PNGFA) on the production and revenue details of the sector […]
‘Measures difficult to enforce’
THE Government’s temporary relief measures on goods and services tax (GST), plus fuel excise to combat inflation, has been problematic to implement, according to the PNG Manufacturers Council. Chief executive […]
Farmers group satisfied with price of coffee
A GROUP of farmers in Menyamya, Morobe is satisfied with the price they are getting for their coffee, and suggest that the Government process more for export. Hamtai Coffee Cooperative […]
Artefacts trading to be closely monitored
THE trading of traditional artefacts will be closely monitored to ensure there is a properly managed market for small-medium businesses, says National Cultural Commission (NCC) executive director Steven Kilanda. The […]
Tourism minister urges NCC members to start project
TOURISM, Arts and Culture Minister Isi Henry Leonard has urged members of the National Cultural Commission (NCC) policy committee to start working on the traditional knowledge and cultural expression project. […]
PNGX receives reconfirmation approval by securities commission
THE PNG National Stock Exchange (PNGX) has received a reconfirmation of approval by the Securities Commission of Papua New Guinea (SCPNG) to operate a stock exchange. The approval was gazetted […]
Arrears putting strees on businesses, says Scovell
THE Government’s inability to pay its bills when they are due has a flow-on impact on the private sector, putting stress on businesses, says PNG Manufacturers Council chief executive officer […]
Polye: Focus more on sports
By PARKER TAMBUA Sports Minister Don Polye says he wants to see sports become a culture of Papua New Guinea and not just an event as it is an important […]
Semmy confirms availability
AUSTRALIAN-BASED striker Tommy Semmy has confirmed his availability to join the national men’s football team for this month’s Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Ministers Cup in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Raised in […]
Natives announce 35-man squad for NSL season
By LARRY ANDREW THE Lae Football Association has named its final 32-man Lae Natives squad for the Northern Conference of the upcoming National Soccer League season. The squad was finalised […]