K92 Mining sets example in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea, Australia commits funds to help PNG get COVID-19 vaccinations and latest survey on COVID-19’s impact on the business community.
In brief: Mineral Resources Authority commends K92 Mining for paying taxes and other business stories
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People moves: ExxonMobil, NDB, NBPOL, Twinza, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pacific Community, Capital Insurance Group, Papua New Guinea Cocoa Board, Kumul Telikom Holdings
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ExxonMobil announces executive changes, the National Development Bank names a new Chief Financial Officer, New Britain Palm Oil appoints new boss, Lae gets a new Consul-General, Pacific Community welcomes a Deputy Director-General Operations and Integration, Capital Insurance Group names Chief Operating Officer, new head for Papua New Guinea Cocoa Board and announcement at Kumul Telikom Holdings.
In brief: Wafi-Golpu licence expected by the end of July or August and other business stories
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Mining Minister is optimistic about Wafi-Golpu mining project, Police Commissioner must vacate office before the end of the month and Australia’s Seasonal Worker Program is back.
In brief: Digicel possibly up for sale and other business stories
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COVID-19 tests now mandatory for incoming flights to Australia, Digicel’s Pacific operations could be up for sale and K92 organises a visit to the Kainantu mine.
People moves: Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Commonwealth Secretariat
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New Chair for Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes a new Chair.
In brief: K100 million for Ihu Special Economic Zone and other business stories
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Ihu Special Economic Zone gets funds, Prime Minister Marape urges national to go into small agriculture businesses and the Internal Revenue Commission opens an office in Jiwaka Province. Business news to stay on top.
In brief: Kumul Petroleum awards contracts for a new power generation facility and other business stories
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Kumul Petroleum Holdings advances plans for a new power generation facility, new Australian new travel requirements and Ok Tedi Mining announces final dividend. Your round-up of the latest business news.
People moves: Kina Securities, Bank South Pacific, Oil Search, Newcrest
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Kina Securities Ltd announces a new Non-Executive Director, Bank South Pacific (BSP) welcomes a new Director, Oil Search appoints a Communication Manager and Newcrest Mining welcomes new external affairs executive.
Marape Government survives challenge; 2021 budget passed again
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17 Dec 2020 by 2 Comments
After a month of political jousting, the Marape government yesterday survived an Opposition challenge in Papua New Guinea’s Parliament and has apparently legally passed the 2021 National Budget.
Breaking: Supreme Court recalls Papua New Guinea’s Parliament
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9 Dec 2020 by Leave a Comment
In a move which has major implications for Papua New Guinea’s governance and national budget, the Supreme Court has ruled that the sitting of Parliament of 17 November was unconstitutional and invalid. It has ordered Parliament resume next Monday 14 December.
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