Day: September 8, 2022
PM halts logging permits
By SHIRLEY MAULUDU PRIME Minister James Marape has instructed officials to stop issuing anymore logging permits until “a full stock-take” of the 205 existing ones is completed. “We want to […]
Coffee minister wants more done to boost farmers, sector
COFFEE Minister Joe Kuli wants to see the Government’s plan to increase coffee production and export met. Kuli said during a meeting with the Coffee Industry Corporation Limited (CICL) management […]
Invest in cyber security: Expert
By PETER ESILA THERE is a cyber war taking place now and organisations in Papua New Guinea must start investing in cyber security to protect their data from hackers, an […]
Agencies work to protect local PNG designs, styles
By MELYNE BAROI COMMERCIALISING traditional art and craft is a sensitive issue and needs proper management by the relevant agencies to ensure trademark laws are adhered to and traditional knowledge […]
Cyber security in PNG vital
By PETER ESILA AN expert on cyber security has warned organisations that they must know how to address its challenges constantly. Forcepoint (New Zealand and Pacific Islands) senior security consultant […]
Maru looks to bolster PNG’s trade potential
Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru says his vision as then Minister for Trade, Commerce and Industry, to stabilise the country’s trade function, and put a stop to […]
Separate authority needed to regulate financial institutions: Exec
THE Association of Superannuation Funds of PNG (ASFPNG) suggests that a statutory authority be set up to be in charge of the regulation of various financial institutions. Association executive officer […]
Briefs
50 open accounts THE Morobe Empowerment Youth organisation has assisted 50 people in Situm, Nawaeb to open accounts with Mibank, after a training. Founder Henry Dinding said the 50 unemployed […]
Better coordination of fisheries programme needed: Chairman
THE National Fisheries Authority wants to see a better coordination of fisheries programmes and projects in the provinces, says board chairman Ango Wangatau. He told the PNG provincial fisheries conference […]
Marape welcomes Waipo to Pangu
PRIME Minister and Pangu Pati leader James Marape has welcomed Angoram MP and Forest Minister Salio Waipo to the party. Waipo this week resigned from the National Alliance (NA) with […]