APEC to benefit PNG long term
Public criticism is at a high with the revelation of expenditure of K600 Million for the country to host the 21 Heads of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Summit inNovember 2018, most of...
View ArticleSolar power drives financial inclusion: MiBank pilots affordable solar loans...
Port Moresby, PNG – A new pilot partnership in Papua New Guinea (PNG) providing affordable green energy has the potential to drive the adoption and usage of financial services among rural low-income...
View ArticleQLD PNG Kokomos Prepare to Reclaim QPICC Carnival Crown
MENS OPEN TEAM ANNOUNCEDBrisbane, QLD – “We are looking at regaining the QPICC Title after having lost it to the Maoris in the final last year. With that in mind we believe we have a shave trong team...
View ArticleFraud squad arrests former treasury officers
Two former officials from the Western Highlands Provincial Treasury Office have been arrested for official corruption yesterday.Detectives from the National Fraud and Anti-Corruption Directorate...
View ArticlePNG Foreign Minister Rimbink Pato strengthens APEC cooperation with New Zealand
Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister, Hon. Rimbink Pato OBE LLB MP, has concluded wide-ranging discussions with his New Zealand Counterpart, Hon. Murray McCully MP, that will enhance APEC preparations,...
View ArticleElderly man chopped
An elderly man from Tari in the Hela province was chopped to death by some youths yesterday morning near Tari town.According to Inspector Kenzly Silas from the Tari Police station, the deceased was on...
View ArticleTeachers involved in distribution of exam papers will face the full force of...
Teachers discovered to be involved in handing out exam answer sheets or exam papers will be dealt with by the law.That's the stern message from the minister for education when responding to questions...
View ArticlePNG Sports Minister clears air on accusations
There is no political interference in the process of supporting candidates for a new PNGRFU president and the government has been supporting the code of rugby union over the years.That is the message...
View ArticleAttackers must be identified and arrested : Gamato
Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato has strongly condemned the attack on (5) of his staff member in Mendi Southern Highlands on Wednesday morning.The five Electoral Commission officers including 3...
View ArticleFiji hoping to get NSW Cup green light this week
Fiji could have their entry into the NSW Cup rubber stamped as early as Friday as they seek to uncover the next generation of Semi Radradras.The bid team, which is being spearheaded by Queensland and...
View ArticlePapua New Guinea’s brightest stars to be unearthed by sensational new talent...
Papua New Guinea’s brightest stars to be unearthed by sensational new talent show on TVWAN Life ChannelDigicel Play has announced an exciting new local production called Yu Em Khax, a first of its kind...
View ArticleDigicel Papua New Guinea welcomes new Chief Executive Officer
Digicel is delighted to announce the appointment of Brett Goschen, in the role of Chief Executive Officer, Digicel PNG Limited.As CEO, Brett is responsible for all three of Digicel’s Papua New Guinean...
View ArticleWestpac acts on foreign currency in PNG
Westpac is working with its customers and the Bank of Papua New Guinea to ensure that all Foreign Currency Account holders are aware of the need to apply for assessment and BPNG approval to keep their...
View ArticleWorld Bank report on PNG Economy unfair, says PM O’Neill
Regulatory difficulties faced in doing business in PNG have seen the World Bank rank the country 119 out of 190 economies.The bank’s flagship report titled "Doing Business 2017" was released on Tuesday...
View ArticlePNG PM dismiss IMF report on APEC
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has described the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article 4 Report that states, 2018 APEC Summit will cost K3billion (US$946 million), as utterly...
View ArticlePNG Prime Minister O'Neill "rubbishes' IMF APEC spending report
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has rubbished a report by the International Montery Fund, which had projected the estimated cost of hosting the 2018 APEC meeting at 3-billion Kina.Mr. O'Neill was reacting...
View ArticlePrime Minister Peter O’Neill Thanks PNC Supporters for Advancing Development...
The Prime Minister, . Peter O’Neill , has thanked People’s National Congress (PNC) supporters for their contribution over the past two decades.Speaking at the dinner held at the Stanley Hotel this...
View ArticleDetainee dies in fire
A man from Jiwaka died inside a holding cell block at the Mutzing Police station at Markham, Morobe province when fire gutted the building this week.Local authorities and police are yet to release...
View ArticleSamoa hoping to attract Emirates Airlines
The Samoa government says it is in talks with Emirates Airlines in a bid to get more airlines to fly into the country.Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi said the aim is to develop the tourism...
View ArticleWorld bank acknowledges PNG efforts
THE World Bank has acknowledged improvements by Papua New Guinea in cutting down red-tape and streamlining registration for ease of businesses in the country.The bank in its flagship report “Doing...
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