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Fish stocks slump in spite of scheme, says Papua New Guinea tuna industry

4 Mar 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Papua New Guinea’s tuna industry leaders are calling for reform of the regional Vessel Day Scheme, saying it is counterproductive, speeding up stock depletion with the size of catches getting smaller.

Record Budget and higher deficit feature in 2015 Papua New Guinea Budget forecasts

19 Nov 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

The Papua New Guinea Treasurer Patrick Pruaitch has presented a record K16 billion national budget for 2015, but with an increased deficit of K2.272 billion.

Dealing with debt, deficit and transparency: experts identify key 2015 Budget issues

22 Oct 2014 by Business Advantage PNG

The O’Neill government is preparing to deliver its 2015 budget, against a backdrop of rising government debt and rising expenditure. Business Advantage PNG asks what business needs and what we might expect.