Day: March 7, 2024
Lack of govt coordination affecting PNG’s affairs
Lawlessness, fuel shortages, forex issues and the level of public funding, projects and politics are issues people are facing now. Institute of National Affairs executive director PAUL BARKER discusses with […]
PNG’s coconut industry backed
THE coconut industry has the potential to generate more than K500 million annually, according to Kokonas Industries Korporation (KIK) managing director Allan Aku. “The earning potential is there, but people […]
ENB operators target tourism boost
TOUR operators in East New Britain (ENB) last week met to discuss ways to improve tourism activities in the province. The meeting was organised by the Rabaul Historical Society, PNG […]
Situation frustrates CPL founder
CITY Pharmacy Limited (CPL) founder Sir Mahesh Patel says it makes his “blood boil” to see many things not working well in the country. Garden produce including vegetables from farmers […]
IRC will dock slack workers’ pay: Koim
THE Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) will make salary deductions for employees continuously absent from work, arrive late or leave early without a valid excuse or authorisation. IRC commissioner-general Sam Koim […]
Balsa project registers cooperative society and elects board
By ROBERTLYN KIG THE Madang balsa project has registered a cooperative society and elected its board members and executives. The steering committee working on the policy framework and implementation plan […]
Farming in PNG must be commercial, says Maru
INTERNATIONAL Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru says the focus should now be on commercial farming rather than subsistence and smallholder-farming. Maru said this during his visit to the National […]
Minister advised about role of institute
THE National Agricultural Research Institute (Nari) has a huge responsibility to play in the agriculture sector and research in line with Government policy. International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru, […]
Coffee minister prioritises reform
REFORMING legislation for the coffee industry is among the priorities for the coffee ministry, says Coffee Minister William Bando. He explained during his ministry takeover ceremony in the National Capital […]
Lack of reporting worries corporation chairman Inerehu
THERE is a breakdown in project reporting between the Productive Partnership Agriculture Projects (PPAP) and the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) board, says CIC chairman John Inerehu. “According to the agreement […]