People moves: NEC reshuffle

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New Petroleum and Energy Minister, Papua New Guinean to head up Parties to the Nauru Agreement

In brief: InterOil sale may raise competition issues and other business stories

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Competition Commission concerned about possible monopoly in gas sector, O’Neill to issue statement on government shareholding in BCL and ANZ Bank CEO says there may be a need for a Supplementary Budget. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Bank South Pacific, Coffee Industry Corporation and Australian Government

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A new board member at Bank South Pacific, and a new CEO for the Coffee Industry Corporation

In brief: New 30-day visa a boost for Papua New Guinea tourism, and other business stories

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Australians can now obtain a 30-day visa on arrival, Botten says Elk-Antelope could need at least two new LNG trains, and Treasurer confident cash flow enough for health, education and infrastructure spending. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Credit Corporation, Kina Securities, Holding Redlich

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Two directors resign from Credit Corporation, Kina Securities appoints an Executive General Manager, Wealth, and Oceanie Lawyers merges with Holding Redlic

People moves: Bougainville Copper Ltd, Bank South Pacific, Deloitte,

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Chairman of Bougainville Copper resigns, Deputy chair of BSP resigns, new partners at Deloitte’s

In brief: ExxonMobil reported to be second bidder for InterOil, and other business stories

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ExxonMobil reportedly behind rival bid to Oil Search for InterOil, claims Momis may sue Rio Tinto for Panguna damages and cruise liner tourism could see 5-fold growth by 2017. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: PanAust applies for Frieda River licence, new US-Pacific fishing deal and claims Papua New Guinea economy sound

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PanAust applies for Frieda River mining licence, new deal governing American access to the region’s tuna fishing and Chief Secretary to Government says Papua New Guinea’s economic fundamentals sound. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Inflation expected to be 6 per cent, UNDP claims ‘timely’ expenditure reporting and POMSoX trading down 43 per cent

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In brief: Inflation expected to hit 6 per cent, UNDP claims ‘timely’ expenditure reporting and POMSoX trading down 43 per cent

People moves: New service delivery manager at PNG Air

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Glenn Dunstan has joined PNG Air as Manager of Service Delivery. Dunstan has worked with a number of resource sector companies, including ExxonMobil PNG.