Lae Chamber of Commerce

Representatives from the Lae business community, including those from the Small and Medium Enterprises sector, had the opportunity to hear about the advantages provided to businesses on Alibaba, one of the world’s biggest platforms of e-commerce for business-to-business and business-to-consumer.

His call follows the interception of fake Waswas soap by Lae police on Thursday, March 16^th.

“It is important for the employees and their families of our businesses and the wider community,” Byrne said.

“Any illegal or counterfeit product must be stopped and the importer and any person involved in the movement of such items must be heavily penalised.

“This protects not only our businesses but our communities and ensures fair market practices and pricing.

Controller Manning was in PNG’s industrial hub following a number of protests by workers over the “No jab, no job” policy.

Mainland Holdings Ltd, Lae International Hotel and students from the PNG University of Technology have taken a stand against the “No jab, no job” policy which has resulted in the forced resignation of ordinary citizens.

President Allan McLay said the existing practice is that where there is a need for assistance from business houses, commanding police officers send their requests to the chamber’s office, which then passes them on to the business community in the city.

McLay recommended that this practice should continue so that good  communication and working relationships are maintained with support promptly sourced and coordinated.