Day: September 23, 2022
Machines to be registered
THE mining industry will register vehicles and equipment for the first time with the Motor Vehicles Insurance Limited (MVIL) in compliance with legislative changes, according to the Chamber of Mines […]
Santos’ LO firms spent over K67m
SANTOS’ landowner companies, in the first half of the year, spent more than K67 million, says senior vice-president for stakeholder management Wayne Kasou. Kasou told the PNG 2022 Energy Summit […]
Training for women in small businesses
A GROUP of women in Port Moresby has completed a business training course organised by Westpac on how to manage money. The women from Gerehu, Boroko and Vadavada attended a […]
Ice cream still in demand despite rising prices, says vendor
By LULU MARK DESPITE the high demand for ice cream on hot days in Port Moresby prices have risen, a vendor says. On Friday, Ela Beach was bustling with singing, […]
Air Niugini increases flights to Nadzab
AIR Niugini has increased flights to Nadzab airport in Lae following the completion of work on the runway by the National Airports Corporation (NAC). The airline in a statement yesterday […]
Mutually-beneficial trade deals crucial
THE country will only enter into trade agreements which are mutually beneficial, says International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru. He was responding to concerns raised by the business community […]
Maru requests proposal for feasibility study
TRADE and Investment Minister Richard Maru has requested a proposal and cost for a feasibility study into the Sowom hydro project in East Sepik. He made the request to the […]
Law and order remain a concern, says chamber
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 Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce president […]
Briefs
Look into renewables BLESSED with an abundance of renewable resources, PNG can become completely net zero but is held back by inaction, says United Nations Development Programme country representative Dirk […]
Church, locals oppose disposal
By EHEYUC SESERU THE Evangelical Lutheran Church is concerned about the environment and wants the Government to decide on responsible disposal method for tailings for the Wafi-Golpu project in Morobe. […]