With the Digital Government Bill scheduled to be presented to Papua New Guinea’s Parliament this month, Steven Matainaho, Secretary of Department of Information and Communication Technology, provides a glimpse of what eGovernment in PNG could look like.
Papua New Guinea’s Digital Government Bill to herald in major e-government reforms
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4 Aug 2021 by 1 Comment
In brief: Papua New Guinea SOEs’ tax debt close to K700 million and other business stories
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4 Aug 2021 by 1 Comment
The Internal Revenue Commission’s potential plans for state-owned enterprises debt to be repaid, Fiji welcomes Kina Bank, and Link PNG’s proposed acquisition of PNG Air rejected again. The business news you need to know today.
People moves: NCSL, PNG Air, Paradise Foods, PNGX
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The Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society (NCSL) welcomes an Independent Director, PNG Air announces new Chairman and Deputy Chairman, Paradise Foods elects Interim Group CEO and PNGX appoints a General Manager.
Santos and Oil Search agree terms for merger: what’s next?
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2 Aug 2021 by 3 Comments
The merger of two of the major players in Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas sector has taken a major step forward, with Santos and Oil Search agreeing terms. What would it mean for PNG?
In brief: ICCC says changes to electricity supply industry may affect Papua New Guinea’s electricity access goals
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The ICCC Commissioner issues warning about ‘complete chaos’ with the National Electricity Authority Act, Treasurer gives hope to potential overseas workers, and Nasfund opens a service centre in Maprik. The business news you need today.
People moves: Capital Insurance Group, Coffee Industry Corporation
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The Capital Insurance Group announces Acting CEO and the Coffee Industry Corporation welcomes a new Board Chairman.
ICCC proposes to disallow Kina Bank’s acquisition of Westpac’s Pacific assets
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In an interim determination, Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) says it may not allow Kina Bank to buy Westpac’s remaining assets in the Pacific.
People at work: a slice of Papua New Guinea life
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23 Jul 2021 by 1 Comment
PNG Now photographers Dean Arek and Godfreeman Kaptigua roamed the capital city of Papua New Guinea recently and found a dedicated workforce. The common story of the people photographed and interviewed is that they love their jobs.
People moves: Oil Search, Credit Corp
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Oil Search says goodbye to its Managing Director and Credit Corporation (PNG) welcomes Chair.
In brief: Kina Bank’s new loan for SMEs in Papua New Guinea and other business stories
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19 Jul 2021 by 4 Comments
Kina Bank announces K50 million for small and medium-sized businesses, Prime Minister Marape’s update on mining projects, and BSP Financial Group cautiously optimistic about Papua New Guinea’s post-COVID recover. The business news you need today. Ports Atlas Steel PNG has been awarded a contract under the PNG Ports Safety and Security Upgrades Program to supply […]
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