PNG Power boss resigns

PNG Power Limited Managing Director, Flagon Bekker addressing the PNG Power Workers in a sit-in protest on Friday, June 25. Photo: Charlie Dumavi/PNG Bulletin
/ June 27, 2021 / No Comments
PNG Power Limited Managing Director Flagon Bekker has tendered his resignation effective immediately today. In an internal circular, PNG Power Board Chairman Moses Maladina made this known saying he has put in place an interim officer in charge to oversee the operations. “Consequently, I have put in place an officer in charge to... more →
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PM to probe NDB K80 million SME funds

Prime Minister, James Marape. Photo: Charlie Dumavi/PNG Bulletin
/ June 27, 2021 / No Comments
A PROBE will be established this week into the non-lending of K80 million by the National Development Bank (NDB) to Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Prime Minister James Marape told a recent meeting when addressing cabinet ministers, heads of departments, senior public servants... more →
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Vanuatu participating in World Expo 2021

Closing up of the container filled with locally made products from the 6 local businesses.
/ June 26, 2021 / No Comments
By Josepheen Tarianga, Vanuatu Daily Post Six local businesses have packed their products to be sent to the World Expo in Dubai, a showcase that will take place over 6 months. The World Expo is held every 5 years but was postponed last year due to the raging pandemic. The expo arrangements have been made ready for 2021 and will... more →
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Life Skills for Women in the Informal Sector to be Economically Self Reliant

/ June 17, 2021 / No Comments
The YSDDA Board in its Meeting No. 3/2021 last night approved more life skills training for women in all the four (4) LLGs of YS District. Our initial funding of such training has been overwhelmingly positive so we will continue in all LLGs. One of our District’s education policy is all schools must have uniforms. All uniforms... more →
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Flight Attendants Paid As Low as VT2,600 A Fortnight

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/ June 17, 2021 / No Comments
Air Vanuatu has been the only major Airline flying in Vanuatu for over 17 years, a company dedicated to service. But is VT2,600 a fortnight sufficient pay for these services? ”Before COVID-19 I was being paid VT20,000 a fortnight,” a source who formerly worked at Air Vanuatu as a flight attendant and wishes to remain anonymous... more →
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Bougainville betelnut to be sold at Kaugere Market, Port Moresby

ort Moresby South MP Justin Tkatchenko purchasing the first bag of betelnut from Bougainville Regional MP Tsiamalili Jnr to officially open the betelnut wholesale in his electorate. Photo: Charlie Dumavi/PNG Bulletin
/ June 16, 2021 / No Comments
By CHARLIE DUMAVI A JOINT agreement will now see the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) betelnuts to be sold at Kaugere Market in the Moresby South electorate. The betelnut sales was given approval by the National Capital District to be sold at the venue in bulk only where resellers can buy and go sell it elsewhere in loose. This... more →
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Sepik Plain Agro Project Progressing Well

/ June 12, 2021 / No Comments
The hundred million Kina Sepik Chicken, Grain and Cocoa innovation project has the potential to go a long way. The Secretary for National Planning and Monitoring Koney Samuel said this during his recent visit to the Sepik Plains. Secretary Samuel was impressed with the development of the site including the chicken houses, egg hatchery,... more →
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O’Neill: Wrong to close mine

Cash shortage a sign of recession
/ June 11, 2021 / No Comments
June 10, 2021 The National Main Stories IALIBU-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill says there will be certain challenges before the Porgera mine can restart. He noted that Prime Minister James Marape made commitment to address legacy issues, including environmental damage, before the mine could be reopened. However, he said that had not been... more →
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Minister impressed with progress of Sepik Plains project

/ June 9, 2021 / No Comments
June 9, 2021 The National  NATIONAL Planning and Monitoring Department secretary Koney Samuel has welcomed the progress and development of the Sepik Chicken, Grain and Cocoa Innovation project on the Sepik Plains after a tour of the facility last week. He said the Government would support the project, including the construction... more →
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