Day: September 21, 2022
Govt debt affecting businesses
By DALE LUMA OUTSTANDING amounts owed by the Government to business houses, plus the worsening foreign exchange issue are affecting businesses in the country, a company general manager says. David […]
BSP conducts awareness on use of ATMs
BANK of South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group Ltd yesterday held an awareness session on its automated teller machines (ATMs) to inform customers on how they operate. BSP general manager retail […]
K2mil fine for alcohol distributor
AN alcohol distributor has been slapped with K2 million fine for false declaration, according to the PNG Customs. Customs chief commissioner David Towe said this fine should be paid within […]
Milling companies ready to assist Government
By PETER ESILA PALM Oil producers association (Popa) chairman Robert Nilkare says milling companies in Papua New Guinea stand ready to assist the Government grow the industry. “Popa will need […]
Tarutia puts focus on business challenges
THE country’s business environment remains challenging because of security issues, aging infrastructure, unreliable telecommunication and power supply and government-imposed levies and fines, says PNG Chamber of Commerce president Ian Tarutia. […]
Assess trade deals carefully: Scovell
THE country must carefully assess the benefits of trade deals before entering into them, says PNG Manufacturers Council chief executive officer Chey Scovell. Scovell was commenting on the planned visit […]
Thompson says Government’s implementation of schemes ineffective
AN industry observer says the biggest impediment for businesses in Papua New Guinea is government agencies operating in isolation and not addressing the needs of stakeholders. Farmers and Settlers Association […]
Lewas beat UAE
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE Papua New Guinean women’s national cricket team have registered their first win in their campaign to qualify for the Twenty-20 (T20) World Cup after beating hosts […]
U19s bow out of c’ship
PAPUA New Guinea has bowed out of the Oceania Football Confederation Under-19 Championship after suffering a 0-5 loss to New Zealand in Monday’s quarter final fixture in Papeete, Tahiti. The […]
Yei excited to make team
By PARKER TAMBUA CENTRAL Queensland Capras front-rower McKenzie Yei is thrilled to make it into the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s XIII side that will face Australia at Suncorp Stadium […]