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Businesses want grants, not loans
“We want grants and not concessional loans,” is the crisp message from businesses directly affected by the Black Wednesday looting.
Lobbying for the Solomon Islands PM heats up
TODAY is political D-Day in the neighbouring Solomon Islands.
Tensions are high in the capital Honiara while intense lobbying, and last-minute talks between potential coalitions, mergers, and political marriages continue.
Prof Davies taught more than 500
The PNG Geology community is mourning the passing of an Australian many came to know as the ‘Rock of PNG’.
WHP govt repatriates late teacher home
THE Western Highlands Provincial Government, under the leadership of provincial member Wai Rapa, is concerned about the welfare of teachers in the province.
National news
IOM, USAID and USIP reinforce local capacity in Disaster Preparedness in Papua New Guinea
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with the National Disaster Centre and Morobe Provincial Disaster Centre (PDC) continue building disaster preparedness capacities.
Water tanks supplied to Sekang clans
THREE sub clans of Sekang tribe in Anglimp South Waghi district in Jiwaka Province will no longer walk for distance with their containers to fetch water for cooking and drinking.
PM Marape appeals to PDL1 landowners of PNG LNG to Stop delaying registration process
Prime Minister James Marape has made a special appeal to landowners of Petroleum Development License 1 (PDL1) of PNG LNG to work together with Government so they can start receiving…
PM Marape applauds work of outgoing TotalEnergies Managing-Director in guiding Papua LNG Project
PRIME Minister James Marape has today commended retiring Managing-Director of Total Energies PNG, Mr Jean-Marc Noiray, for his role in guiding the Papua LNG project through its critical stages of…
PNG CORE welcomes SCAL as service member
The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) is pleased to welcome on board Southern Cross Assurance Limited (SCAL) as its newest service members.
World news
Major flare-up in Middle-East conflict could stoke global inflation
Global commodity prices are leveling off after a steep descent that played a decisive role in whittling down overall inflation last year, which could make it harder for central banks…
USP MBA programme ranked fourth in Oceania
The endeavours of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme at The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) School of Business and Management reached a significant milestone as it ranked…
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn
Global military expenditure has reached a record high of $2440bn (£1970bn) after the largest annual rise in government spending on arms in over a decade, according to a report.
Northern Marianas generates 34,000 tonnes of waste annually
The Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI) on average generates around 34,000 tonnes of waste per year. Of that total, around 6000 tonnes – or almost one-fifth of the CNMI’s waste…
Sports
Hunters preview: Individual preparations still a learning curve
LACK of individual preparations has paved the way for the PNG SP Hunters to be heavily defeated by the Burleigh Bears 48-24 in the Hostplus Cup round seven after the…
Rosso Cup champ gets bike
Three-time winner of the Rosso Cup Mountain Bike challenge Ethan Arisa has been given a dirt bike by Niugini Dirt Tours in recognition of his talent.
KPMG sponsorship gives CRU good corporate status rating: Chan
In a statement from KPMG PNG following the launch of CRU’s season 2024 last Wednesday, they said they are excited to announce their newly formed partnership with Pepsi Capital Rugby…
Vying for Paris Olympics
Competition for the single place available to Athletics PNG at the Paris Olympics is heating up with sprinter Leonie Beu setting a new personal best of 11.68 seconds in the…
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Torture of four women yet to be identified
THE video of four women tortured in Porgera, Enga province is allegedly an old video that has resurfaced.
PAU students donate bins
FOR a month the Pacific Adventist University (PAU) students have taken it upon themselves to clean the National Drug and Vice Squad office at Badili.
Raffle Draw winner walks away with brand new Toyota Harrier
A lucky draw winner has walked away with a brand-new Toyota Harrier early 2000s model.
Company marks Malaria day with net distribution
THE Ahi Group Limited in Lae commemorated the World Malaria Day by distributing treated mosquito nets under an initiative aimed at preventing malarial infections among Ahi communities and Lae.
PM Marape accepts invitation to attend Pacific Islands leaders meeting with Japanese PM
Prime Minister James Marape has today accepted an invitation by the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, to attend the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM 10) in Tokyo, Japan, from 16 to 18 July, 2024.
Business
GWM brand fitting for PNG market
GREAT Wall Motors (GWM), the world-renowned SUV and pickup manufacturer based in China has made positive progress since its entry into PNG’s automotive market late last year.
Central lime project to supply PNG market
PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ian Tarutia says the Central Lime project will benefit the country’s building and construction sector if it can supply the local market.
Air Niugini’s Boeing 767 resumes Singapore, Brisbane flights
AIR Niugini’s Boeing 767 aircraft has now resumed operations on the airline’s Brisbane and Singapore flights following the completion of scheduled heavy maintenance checks.
GWM, 2024 BEIJING INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
This week’s helpdesk highlights What you need to know about the Great Wall Motors Presence in the PNG market.