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New grant seeks to develop better climate solution for Papua New Guinea & the Pacific

1 Sep 2021 by David James Leave a Comment

A new opportunity has emerged for private and public organisations in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific seeking funds to develop new projects to mitigate climate change.
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To build or not to build: multibillion dollar Chinese project highlights Western Province’s dilemmas

15 Feb 2021 by David James 17 Comments

Reports that a Chinese company has put forward a multibillion dollar plan to develop several areas in Western Province have highlighted the lack of investment in one of Papua New Guinea's most neglected provinces.
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Papua New Guinea government to review fisheries policies

2 Oct 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea's government is to review existing fishing policies to boost downstream processing and expand the market.
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CEO hooked on tuna

24 May 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Being stranded for five years on Bougainville Island because of the civil conflict failed to deter Ludwig Kumoru, CEO of Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA), from developing a career in the fishing industry.
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Subsidy changes transforming the fish processing industry in Papua New Guinea

23 Apr 2019 by David James Leave a Comment

As part of its effort to diversify the economy, the Government has shifted to subsidising fish processing in Papua New Guinea, rather than subsidising the catching of fish. It is one of the changes occurring in the industry. Three manufacturers talk about the changes and challenges PNG's fish processing industry is facing.
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Bans on tuna fishing devices in the Pacific to continue

4 Feb 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

A Pacific-wide three-month ban on fish aggregating devices (FADs) has been extended for another year to allow tuna stocks to continue to revive. But in a warning to other fishing nations, Palau is going ahead with its ban on all commercial fishing vessels.
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ABAC identifies Papua New Guinea’s fisheries as outstanding growth area

16 Oct 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea has significant opportunities for employment and foreign exchange from its fisheries, but only if it can develop the necessary policies and infrastructure. That was the conclusion from meetings of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).
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Opinion: The Pacific Islands should speak as one

18 Sep 2018 by Meg Taylor Leave a Comment

Dame Meg Taylor Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat argues that the Pacific region is at a critical juncture in its history. She argues that because of political 'jousting' there ‘has never been a more important nor opportune time’ to act as one Blue Pacific continent.
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Trade expert Bonapas Onguglo outlines where Papua New Guinea could be missing opportunities

12 Jun 2018 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Bonapas Onguglo has been working as a trade analyst at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 1984, advising African governments how to expand their economies. He sees new opportunities in agribusiness and the 'ocean economy'.
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Price of fish is biggest manufacturing challenge, says RD Tuna GM

8 May 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Managing volatility in the price of fish is R D Tuna Canners' biggest manufacturing challenge, according to General Manager Erwin Ortiz. He tells Business Advantage PNG that the company intends to increase its storage capacity as part of its strategy to deal with price fluctuations.
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Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, the Hon. James Marape MP, will make the opening address at the 2021 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference on the morning of Tuesday 7 September. The Prime Minister will outline his government’s strategy for improving the environment for business and investment in the country to an audience of […]
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Fisheries

New grant seeks to develop better climate solution for Papua New Guinea & the Pacific

To build or not to build: multibillion dollar Chinese project highlights Western Province’s dilemmas

Papua New Guinea government to review fisheries policies

CEO hooked on tuna

Subsidy changes transforming the fish processing industry in Papua New Guinea

Bans on tuna fishing devices in the Pacific to continue

ABAC identifies Papua New Guinea’s fisheries as outstanding growth area

Opinion: The Pacific Islands should speak as one

Trade expert Bonapas Onguglo outlines where Papua New Guinea could be missing opportunities

Price of fish is biggest manufacturing challenge, says RD Tuna GM

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