Day: February 20, 2024
Firm owner calls for restrictions on tax break
By PETER ESILA LONGTIME businessman Ian Chow says the Special Economic Zone Authority (Seza) should put restrictions on its tax incentives. The Lae Biscuit Company Limited (LBCL) chairman told the […]
National food testing centre commissioned
THE National Fisheries Authority (NFA) will ensure the highest standard of food testing and monitoring in the country, especially in the certification of seafood for the international markets, says managing […]
Westpac predicts slow year
By NATHAN WOTI THE resource sector is expected to be delayed again pushing forecasted growth from 2024 to 2025, while non-resource sector is also likely to be hindered by political […]
Students in ENB trained to make soap as life skill
By REINHARD MINONG STUDENTS from East New Britain’s Blessed Edmund Rice Life Training Centre in Vuvu recently participated in a daylong training on soap-making at Korai in the Kokopo’s Bitapaka […]
Local investors to be given first priority: Maru
By NATHAN WOTI LOCAL investors will be given first priority to invest in any special economic zones in the country through the new SEZ Policy, says Minister for International Trade […]
PNG is still attractive, says minister
INTERNATIONAL Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has assured the country and business community at large that Papua New Guinea still has a conducive environment following the Jan 10 civil […]
Women in Madang get into balsa
BALSA cultivation in Papua New Guinea is a potential source of income and employment for local communities. Women in particular can take advantage of the opportunities presented by this activity, […]
Pair gaining from economic empowerment conference in Honolulu
A MONTH-LONG programme in Honolulu, Hawai’i for promoting economic empowerment for young leaders in the region is being attended by business leaders from Papua New Guinea and 18 other Pacific […]
Lae firms ask govt for backup plan amid fuel issues
By GLORIA BAUAI LAE businesses concerned with the fuel crisis currently facing the country are asking the national government for an alternate plan if the situation worsens. Lae Chamber of […]
Apkup sets record
By JAMIE HARO PAPUA New Guinea’s rising female star Isila Apkup set a new national record of 07:46 seconds in the 60m sprint event in the United States. Currently studying […]