Black Swan cutting transport costs by providing Port Moresby with VIP Transport Services

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The success of a new Uber-style approach to providing secure people transport in Port Moresby will see the concept rolled out across Papua New Guinea next year, says Black Swan International CEO Brian Kelly. He tells Business Advantage PNG the upmarket service has hit a chord with business people.

Seven questions for Derek Aihari, Director of InvestSolomons

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The Solomon Islands economy has experienced steady growth over the last two years. Derek Aihari, Director of InvestSolomons tells Business Advantage PNG that the country is looking to develop its already close links to Papua New Guinea.

In brief: Papua New Guinea signs up to China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative, and other business stories

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China deal to benefit Highlands provinces, call for restructure of agriculture department and quarantine authority, and Pacific Assurance Group goes into liquidation. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Bougainville Copper, Westpac, Air Niugini, PNGICSA

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A new chair at Bougainville Copper, Westpac appoints a new Pacific Regional Head, a new Sales Manager for Air Niugini in the New Guinea Islands and a new chief migration officer appointed by the National Executive Council

People moves: BSP, Miss Pacific Islands Pageant

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Promotion for Bank South Pacific’s NCG Area Manager, Papua New Guinea representative at pageant selected

In brief: Australia aims to build undersea cables to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, and other business stories

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Australia undermines Chinese bid to build undersea cables, gas-fired power project approved by NEC, and Frieda River gold project to start in 2019. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Design of floating LNG plan underway, and other business stories

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Kumul Petroleum signs MOU for design of floating LNG plant,  K64 million tourism support for Milne Bay and ENB provinces, and BSP reports K185 million Q3 profit. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Nambawan Super, WorleyParsons, Solomon Islands government

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Chief Investment Officer leaves Nambawan Super, a new board member for WorleyParsons, Solomon Islands Prime Minister voted out 

Boosting Papua New Guinea agriculture the way out of poverty, as new dairy farm starts production

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There are compelling reasons to boost Papua New Guinea’s agriculture sector, according to two executives in Innovative Agro Industry. It can reduce reliance on imports and provide jobs to a country full of dedicated farmers.

People moves: The Business Council of PNG, GE, Digicel Fiji 

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New appointments to the board of the Business Council of PNG, a new CEO of General Electric, PNG, a new CEO at Digicel Fiji