Day: March 26, 2024
Zoom shortage hits Lae
By MAZIE SELMBIA BOAT operators and passengers planning to travel out Lae have been stranded since Friday because of the lack of petrol (zoom) at the service stations. Boat owner […]
WITNESS
The tallest building in downtown Port Moresby, called the Noble Centre, is yet to be occupied by a tenant. It is now two years since the building was completed. No […]
Trade ministers to meet
AFTER 50 years of diplomatic relationship between Papua New Guinea and the Philippines, their respective Trade Ministers have agreed to have the first trade committee meeting in June. International Trade […]
Bank improves access through digitised IDs
THE Women’s Micro Bank (Mama Bank) will use a biometric system and digital identification card (smart cards) to enable its customers to open accounts and access financial services. The bank […]
PM starts talks with traders to open supply
PRIME Minister James Marape has begun talks with other global fuel traders to open up the fuel supply market and secure the country’s energy supply need. “We are in initial […]
Airline working to have regular flights following fuel crisis
PNG Air is dealing with passengers whose travel plans were affected by the recent fuel crisis, according to a statement from the airline. It stated that it had discussed possible […]
Member says saving gives her a sense of security
THERE is power in savings – whether it is from one’s fortnightly salary or a side business, says Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan (NCSL) member Joycelyn Mautu. Mautu opened her […]
Clear directives on OBE and SBC
TEACHERS in some parts of the country are teaching the curriculum without any proper directives or liaison with the curriculum standards office in Port Moresby. The trend between Outcome-based Education […]
Internet café vital for growth
IN recent years, Papua New Guinea has witnessed a significant growth and popularity in the use of Internet cafes across the country. These establishments, often found in urban centres and […]
Three issues signal road to bankruptcy
WHY do we have to pretend when it comes to revealing the true state of affairs of our country’s financial status. Three issues reported in the two daily papers last […]