Day: February 9, 2024
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Crystal ball A trickle at the moment, but nonetheless numbers in the government continue to drop as the 18-month grace period it was allowed after winning the 2022 General Election […]
BSP says foreign exchange market rose to K14.5bil
PAPUA New Guinea’s foreign exchange market turnover in the fourth quarter of 2023 rose by 21.4 per cent to K14.5 billion, with foreign exchange (FX) intervention of about K1.9 billion […]
Sonk refutes Nisit claim
PAPUA New Guinea’s petroleum industry is well regulated and protects against the loss of capital and wastage of resources, says a senior official. Wapu Sonk, managing director of the Kumul […]
Retiring workers acknowledged for building ports
RECRUITED when he was just 18, Joe Daniel, an electrician with PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) has retired after clocking 36 years with the country’s sea port regulator. He […]
Produce farmers urge Govt to subsidise transport costs
By KELVIN JOE THE Government must support farmers by subsidising the cost of sending their produce to the market, according to a farm produce supplier. Sinasina-Yongomugl farm produce supplier Janet […]
US food giant completes sale of its PNG business
The Kraft Heinz Company has finalised the sale of its Papua New Guinea business to a group of investors, led by Taylor Pacific. As part of the sale, Taylor Pacific, […]
Pomio business arm acquires ship
By REINHARD MINONG THE Pomio Development Corporation Limited, the business arm of the district administration, has acquired a new vessel to its shipping service. The MV Pomio 2, bought from […]
PNG must show more commitment to Japan: Abal
PAPUA New Guinea’s ambassador to Japan Sam Abal has urged the Government to show more commitment to Japan which was in the PNG’s favour. He told International Trade and Investment […]
Olam finding his feet
SYDNEY: The biggest challenge in Justin Olam’s move to the Wests Tigers hasn’t come on the field, but he’ll be charged with attempting to navigate his way into the side’s […]
PNG to face Fijian test
By PATRICIA KEAMO THE Papua New Guinea women’s football team will look to bounce back from their 1-all stalemate in the Oceania Olympic Qualifier opener when they face the might […]