Five questions for: James Movick, Director-General, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency

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Control of foreign fishing vessels in international waters is the biggest threat to the South Pacific tuna industry, according to James Movick, Director-General, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency. He tells Business Advantage PNG that plans to increase aerial surveillance will help detect illegal fishing.

In brief: KPH and Total to market LNG sales jointly, and other business stories

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Joint venture to sell Papua LNG output, Second mining lease issued in Bougainville, Cabinet approves Ramu Two project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: DHL Global Forwarding, Air Niugini, Olympic Committee

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A new Country Manager at DHL Global Forwarding, two Executive appointments at Air Niugini, PNG Sports administrator appointed to Olympic Ethics Committee 

Five questions for Nambawan Super CEO, Paul Sayer

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Super fund Nambawan Super is one of the largest sources of investment capital in Papua New Guinea. Paul Sayer was appointed CEO last August; he talks Business Advantage PNG about the fund’s approach to investments.

In brief: O’Neill puts tax reform on the agenda, and other business stories

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Business’ failure to pay taxes prompts tax reform review, SABL files go missing in Lands Department, and 30 companies face licence cancellations. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Credit Corporation, Coffee Industry Corporation

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A new CEO at Credit Corporation, a new Chairman at the Coffee Industry Corporation.

Five questions for PNG Power’s new Acting MD Carolyn Blacklock

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Carolyn Blacklock has been appointed the new acting Managing Director of PNG Power. Business Advantage PNG talks to her about where the utility is headed.

In brief: Telikom PNG in pre-APEC upgrade, and other business stories

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Telikom PNG in pre-APEC upgrade, strong result for Highlands Pacific, PM in Davos, Oil Search’s successful 2017, poor roads leading to food wastage, IFC sells BSP shares to Fiji fund, Nautilus trials on track, push to  return artefacts

People moves: Fimali, Rawson Oil and Gas, Kumul Consolidated Holdings

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A new National Sales Manager at Fimali, an acting company secretary at Rawson, and a chief operating officer at KCH.

In brief: Government dispels Australia’s China fears, and other business stories

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Nothing to fear from Chinese influence, hydrocarbon discoveries, and Twinza Oil investment decisions. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.