Telikom PNG launches a COVID-19 helpline, mining companies announce contingency plans and studies conducted at the Frieda River project site to be finalised. The news you need to kickstart your week.
What the Coral Sea Cable will really mean for Papua New Guinea
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The Coral Sea Cable from Sydney to Port Moresby, which will greatly increase internet speeds in Papua New Guinea, will be ready for commercial use in 2020. But according to a panel at the Innovation PNG 2019 conference, it will raise as many questions as answers.
Digicel executive outlines ‘aggressive’ plans to take advantage of new cable link
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The Regional Director of Digicel Pacific, Paul Statham, says the company has ‘aggressive’ plans to expand its offerings when the submarine fibre cable from Australia to Papua New Guinea is built. He says these innovations will especially benefit business.
Digicel Chairman says Papua New Guinea ‘fantastic’ location for investment
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The Chairman and founder of telecommunications company Digicel, Denis O’Brien, describes Papua New Guinea as a vibrant country that is a ‘fantastic location’ for investors. But he says the physical terrain also made it his company’s most challenging market.
In brief: Newcrest revises Wafi-Golpu plan, and other business stories
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Newcrest plans larger development at Wafi-Golpu, O’Neill confident Papua New Guinea will recover from quake and loan to cover government superannuation debt. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Ok Tedi Mining, Digicel, Media Council
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Three women appointed to senior roles at Ok Tedi Mining, a new CEO at Digicel, a new executive at the Media Council Ok Tedi Mining has appointed three women to managerial roles. Hillary Turnamur has been appointed Manager, Kiunga Operations, Beverley Pasen as Manager, ICT, and Chantel Christensen as Manager, Contracts and Compliance. *** Digicel PNG […]
Singapore emerging as a regional option for Papua New Guinea companies
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Businesses in Papua New Guinea seeking to establish a presence in the Asian region are increasingly looking at Singapore as a stepping-stone to expand their market reach or increase their shareholder base. There is also growing interest from Singapore-based businesses looking at the PNG market.
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