Enga is the highest and is the second most rugged province in Papua New Guinea. Most of the province is over 2000 metres above sea level, but there are also many valleys which feed into the two major river systems that drain the province: the Lagaip, a tributary of the Fly River, and the Lai, a tributary of the Sepik River.
In Brief: Bougainville referendum postponed until October and other business stories
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6 Mar 2019 by Leave a Comment
Bougainville’s independence referendum deferral, Papua New Guinea ranked 109 out of 190 in the World Bank’s 2019 Ease of Doing Business Report and possible changes to the Foreign Investment Regulatory Bill. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
KPMG announced as Major Sponsor of 2019 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
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Business Advantage International has announced that KPMG will be the headline sponsor for its 2019 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in Sydney on 19 and 20 August.
Hela Province: Papua New Guinea Business Guide
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1 Mar 2019 by Leave a Comment
Hela is a smaller province of Papua New Guinea, comprising three districts previously part of Southern Highlands Province. It is home to the Huli Wigmen, who are internationally recognised for their distinctive face paint and elaborate wigs made from human hair.
People Moves: Kina Asset Management Limited, Westpac Papua New Guinea
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6 Mar 2019 by Leave a Comment
New member at Kina Asset Management Limited’s board and Westpac Papua New Guinea appoints a new Chief Executive.
Chimbu (Simbu) Province: Papua New Guinea Business Guide
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Chimbu shares its borders with Gulf, Eastern Highlands, Southern Highlands, Jiwaka and Madang provinces. The bustling commercial and administrative centre of Kundiawa perches on a mountainside beside the Chimbu River.
Autonomous Region of Bougainville: Papua New Guinea Business Guide
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28 Feb 2019 by Leave a Comment
Two islands make up most of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARB): the larger main island for which the region is named, as well as Buka, separated by the Buka Passage, one of the fastest-running currents in the world. Since 2000, ARB has had a unique status among PNG’s provinces, possessing a greater degree of autonomy. The region encompasses smaller atoll chains with rich fishing waters. Bougainville has its own time zone: it is one hour ahead of elsewhere in PNG.
Central Province: Papua New Guinea Business Guide
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27 Feb 2019 by Leave a Comment
Central Province occupies the southern side of the Owen Stanley Ranges and the area of coast from Bereina in the north, to Gaire Village in the south. The entire National Capital District sits within the province’s boundaries and Port Moresby doubles as the capital of Central. Its proximity to the National Capital District, has led to significant infrastructure development in the province.
In Brief: New petroleum regulator on Papua New Guinea’s radar and other business stories
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27 Feb 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Papua New Guinea’s Petroleum Minister has said he will put forward a bill on the proposed National Petroleum Authority and Bougainville receives an extra $US700,000 to support its referendum. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People Moves: Digicel, Remington Group, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kina, Nambawan Super
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27 Feb 2019 by Leave a Comment
Digicel Papua New Guinea announces new head of HR, Remington Group welcomes a manager to its marketing team and POMCCI appoints a new CEO.
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