Five questions for PNG Power’s new Acting MD Carolyn Blacklock

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Carolyn Blacklock has been appointed the new acting Managing Director of PNG Power. Business Advantage PNG talks to her about where the utility is headed.

People moves: Fimali, Rawson Oil and Gas, Kumul Consolidated Holdings

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A new National Sales Manager at Fimali, an acting company secretary at Rawson, and a chief operating officer at KCH.

What can Papua New Guinea business look forward to in 2018?

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As Papua New Guinea business gets back to work, Business Advantage PNG’s Andrew Wilkins looks at some of the issues coming up in 2018. With APEC coming to Port Moresby and a second LNG project in the offing, this is a year when PNG is going to be the subject of international attention.

In brief: Philippines company to operate Motukea and Lae ports, and other business stories

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Philippines port operator wins 25-year contract to run key ports,  Westpac MD outlines reasons for foreign currency backlog, and domestic gas clause to be part of new LNG projects. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Digicel, K92 Mining, Capital Insurance Group, Nautilus Minerals, Association of Foresters of PNG

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A new MD at Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Digicel appoints a new CEO, senior K92 Mining appointments, MD of Capital Insurance Group resigns, a director of Nautilus Minerals resigns and a new executive at the Association of Foresters of PNG

People moves: PNG Power, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Allens, Cricket PNG

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New board appointees at PNG Power and Kumul Consolidated Holdings, a Managing Associate appointment at Allens, and a new Chairperson at Cricket PNG.

In brief: BSP proposed ASX listing postponed, and other business stories

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Bank South Pacific postpones its proposed listing on the ASX, Asian Development Bank Director predicts growth to rise in 2018, and K20 million to help fight coffee borer. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Papua New Guinea using multiple energy sources to meet growing need

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Papua New Guinea is taking a multi-pronged approach to its energy provision. Business Advantage PNG takes a look at the nation’s approach to meeting its power needs.

Lower prices the ‘bottom line’ with Kumul Telikom reforms, says Chairman

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A major reform will see all Papua New Guinea’s state-owned telecommunications companies grouped under a single board for the first time. The Chairman of the new-look Kumul Telikom, Mahesh Patel, speaks exclusively to Business Advantage PNG about his board’s priorities for increased competition and ‘slashed’ internet prices.

People moves: Kumul Consolidated Holdings, BSP, Highlands Pacific, EY

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An acting Managing Director at Kumul Consolidated Holdings, BSP appoints new Group Financial Officer, and Highlands Pacific appoints a new Director