As Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate its 50th year of independence, Theresa Patterson reports on the plans that are afoot in Port Moresby, where most of the country’s celebrations will be centred.
All aboard for the National Kenu and Kundu Festival
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3 Apr 2025 by Leave a Comment
The National Kenu and Kundu Festival has returned, and traditional PNG sailing practices are being revived thanks to two brothers who have started a canoe school. Alley Pascoe reports.
Economic update: Will 2025 be Papua New Guinea’s golden year?
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1 Apr 2025 by Leave a Comment
Business leaders are not quite ready to call it, but there are promising signs as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. Business Advantage PNG spoke with the country’s top CEOs to learn more about current business conditions.
People moves: Remington Group, Air Niugini
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24 Sep 2024 by 1 Comment
New CEO for Remington Group, permanent appointment for Air Niugini’s CEO.
Report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
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14 Aug 2024 by 1 Comment
This year’s PNG Investment conference saw top speakers from across the business sector and government come together, including Prime Minister James Marape, Kumul Petroleum Holdings MD Wapu Sonk, Air Niugini CEO Gary Seddon, PNG Ports Corporation CEO Neil Papenfus, Bank of PNG Chairman David Toua, and country head of the IMF Sohrab Rafiq.
Day 2 report from the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
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14 Aug 2024 by Leave a Comment
Day 2 of the 2024 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference featured top speakers from across government and business, including Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, state-owned enterprises such as Air Niugini and PNG Ports and business chamber presidents.
Air Niugini renews relationship with Airbus with fleet overhaul underway
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15 Jul 2024 by Leave a Comment
Air Niugini’s next generation of planes will deliver a raft of benefits, including increased passenger comfort. Roderick Eime profiles the new A220 aircraft that will be introduced into service from 2025.
A closer look at Papua New Guinea’s new international airport, Nadzab Tomodachi
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23 Apr 2024 by Leave a Comment
The major redevelopment of the airport that serves PNG’s second city, Lae, means the country now has a second airport – Nadzab Tomodachi – capable of welcoming international flights. Business Advantage PNG visits the new facility.
Air Niugini CEOs reveal how Papua New Guinea’s national airline responded to the COVID-19 crisis
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8 Apr 2024 by Leave a Comment
Air Niugini CEOs past and present reflect on the trials and tribulations of Papua New Guinea’s national airline, during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has prevailed since. Peter Wilmoth reports.
Papua New Guinea faces higher fuel prices as shortages continue
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29 Feb 2024 by Leave a Comment
Fuel buyers in Papua New Guinea have been warned to expect higher prices as the government negotiates with global suppliers to end shortages in the local market related to the winding back of Puma Energy’s operations in the country. Meanwhile, short-term solutions are being put in place.
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