PNG Air’s CEO on the new codeshare agreement with Virgin Australia

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PNG Air, PNG’s second domestic airline, is about to commence a new codesharing agreement with Virgin Australia. CEO Paul Abbot updates Business Advantage PNGon the agreement and the airline’s plans for the future.

In brief: Kumul Telikom Holdings announces major price reductions on internet rates

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Kumul Telikom Holdings has slashed internet rates, Kumul Petroleum Holdings has been asked to report on its earnings since 2014, and a cable laying ship has arrived in Port Moresby to work on the Coral Sea Cable system. Your weekly digest of business news.

People Moves: Mayur Resources, Deloitte PNG

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Mayur Resources names interim CEO and new Senior Energy Head and Deloitte appoints its first national female Partner in Papua New Guinea.

Boardroom briefing: China’s new airport, a social robot could train employees and corporate tax avoidance

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China’s new airport to open in September, a social robot could help train employees in the near future and corporate tax avoidance hits Papua New Guinea. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.

In brief: Marape pledges support for MSMEs in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Prime Minister Marape pledges to stimulate the growth of the MSME sector, K2 billion budget shortfall, and Eda Ranu regains control the Mt Eriama sewage and water treatment plant. Your weekly digest of business news.

People moves: Transparency International Papua New Guinea, Pacific Community, National Capital District Governor

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Transparency International Papua New Guinea announces new Chairman and members of the Board, Pacific Community elects a new Director-General and the National Capital District Governor welcomes two Commissioners.

Boardroom briefing: reasons for using the cloud, renewable energy news and the importance of feedback

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A new Deloitte study suggest more and more businesses are using cloud technology, by 2020 solar PV technologies will be cheaper than any fossil fuel source, and employees assumptions about lack of feedback could damage their performance. Your weekly digest of business news. 

Tawali Dive Resort : A boutique stay in Papua New Guinea

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Set on a limestone headland 25 metres above the ocean, surrounded by fishing villages and backed by lush jungle in a secluded area of Milne Bay, Tawali is accessible only by boat.

In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister appoints twelve Vice-Ministers and other business stories

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Prime Minister James Marape has announced the names of his new Vice-Ministers, Air Niugini to take up the Cairns-Hong Kong route via Port Moresby and SP Brewery opens a cassava plant. Your weekly digest of business news.

People Moves: Oil Search, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Australia PNG Business Council

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Oil Search welcomes a new member to its Communications and Media team, a Hotel Manager joins Crowne Plaza Residencies Port Moresby, and a new President for the Australia PNG Business Council.