Digicel PNG plans television network as it expands its mobile network

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Mobile phone provider Digicel PNG plans to launch its own multi-station television service later this year. The move is the latest in a series of strategic moves to transform the mobile phone company into a broader based media company in Papua New Guinea.

People moves: Indochine Mining, PNG DataCo, Department of Community Development

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A new chairman at Indochine Mining and cabinet confirms the board of PNG DataCo.

Progress on Papua New Guinea’s national broadband network

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Construction of Papua New Guinea’s national broadband network is progressing, with major milestones set be reached by mid 2015, according to technology consultant Sundar Ramamurthy, who is assisting the PNG government’s Independent Public Business Corporation on the project.

In brief: PM takes over Treasurer’s role, first LNG shipments ahead of schedule and Ok Tedi Mining profits plunge

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O’Neill sacks two more Cabinet ministers, Exxon expects LNG exports to start early and Ok Tedi Mining profits plunge 80%. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: PNG Dataco, Ela Motors and Harmony Gold

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Dataco board chair and MD appointments, a retirement at Ela Motors and a new Chief Operating Officer for Harmony Gold.

In brief: moves to reserve small business for locals, Ok Tedi orders stayed and BSP profits up

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Moves to reserve small businesses for locals, Court rescinds orders preventing Ok Tedi from dumping waste and BSP records 11% profit increase. Your digest of the week’s business news.

Papua New Guinea’s national broadband network speeding to completion

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The dream of high speed broadband in Papua New Guinea has taken a step closer, with the completion of a fibre-optic cable connecting Gulf Province with the ExxonMobil-run PNG LNG plant, 20km north of Port Moresby.

Will 2013 be the year of broadband in PNG?

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Hopes are high in Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications industry that internet services are finally about to become more accessible and more affordable.