Mineral Resources Authority to decentralise functions, new hotel in Port Moresby, and Papua New Guinea says goodbye to the submarine cable that connected it to the world for over 15 years.
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Bank South Pacific executive says Papua New Guinea’s economy will recover by 2.5 per cent, Marape launches seven projects in Kainantu including the Ramu Hydro Power Station 2 and K1 million allocated for communication towers in Gulf Province.
A profile of the energy sector in Papua New Guinea, including an overview, key players, peak bodies, funding sources and incentives.
Micronesian nations leave the Pacific Island Forum, Kumul Submarine Cable yet to be completed and Daru Island becomes centre of political tension. The latest business news in a nutshell.
The National Development Bank announces a new Acting Managing Director, Pacific Islands Forum welcomes a new Secretary General, Nambawan Super appoints an executive for top investment job, Oro Province gets an Administrator and the East New Britain Port Services appoints a General Manager.
Foreign exchange pressures continue to escalate, the Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs talks about the ‘restorative effect’ reopening Porgera could have, and Oil Search back on track.
It is estimated that between eight and nine million people live in Papua New Guinea, but no one knows for sure. Honorary Associate Professors Mike Bourke and Bryant Allen from the Australian National University explain why PNG’s census was a failure and what can be done to avoid another potential flop this year.
Japan helps Papua New Guinea with a generous loan, the Internal Revenue Commission launches its annual work plan and Prime Minister Marape visits Jiwaka Province.
CEO resigns from Credit Corp, Pacific Towing welcomes a new Operations Manager, New Zealand announces a new Deputy High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, and Nambawan Super appoints four Trainee Directors to the Board.
Departing PNG Power Chairman Peter Nupiri has called for less political interference in the state-owned utility and a ‘strong commitment’ from government for its reform.