People moves: NEC reshuffle

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New Petroleum and Energy Minister, Papua New Guinean to head up Parties to the Nauru Agreement

Third stage of minimum wage increase for Papua New Guinea workers effective from July

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The minimum wage in PNG will rise to K3.50 an hour from 1 July, from the current rate of K3.36.

People moves: Taiwan Trade Commission, New Guinea Energy

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New Trade Commissioner to Taiwan, new Executive Chairman at New Guinea Energy

People moves: National Executive Council

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Chief Secretary to step down next month

People moves: Cabinet reshuffle, new Australian High Commissioner, Oil Search

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A Cabinet reshuffle, the new Australian High Commissioner presents credentials, New Year’s Honour for Air Niugini executive

In brief: Moves to reduce internet charges and other business stories

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New technology may reduce internet charges, Vanuatu assesses cyclone damage and Newcrest buys Wamum gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: PNG Ports Corporation completes Lae extension, and other business stories

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The extension project at Lae Port reaches a conclusion, PanAust feasibility study at Freida River on target, National Executive Council endorses PNG Sovereign Wealth Fund. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: new Treasurer, new director to PNGSDP and Bank of PNG board

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O’Neill appoints Pruaitch as Treasurer, Somare appointed to PNGSDP and three new directors of Bank of PNG.