Air Niugini joins sponsorship wagon

 Air Niugini Ltd has presented  K100,000 to support the 2nd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) trade and investment road show to be held next week in Port Moresby.

Board chairman Sir Frederick Reiher presented the cheque yesterday to Trade, Commerce and Industry Minister Richard Maru (pictured).

Sir Frederick said the airline was delighted to support the state to host this international event.

 “This is a major government initiative to promote PNG businesses and to facilitate trade and investment between the MSG member countries” he said. “Air Niugini is proud to be associated with this event and to make a contribution to help ensure its success.”

Maru said the government appreciated Air Niugin’s assistance as the gesture by the airline was in line with the government’s public private partnership policy  

“I know Air Niugini is operating in Solomon Islands and Fiji and your contribution to this event will greatly help towards your plans in expending to other MSG member countries,” he said.

Other organisations that came on board to sponsor the event included British American Tobacco  – K150,000, Vitis Industry and BSP – K100,000 and National Development Bank – K50,000.