A new national air traffic management system, Koim declares victory after jailing of MP on corruption charges and Tekikom and Digicel boost remote services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: O’Neill defends loan, call to boost police/military, Abbott in PNG
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20 Mar 2014 by Leave a Comment
O’Neill defends loan to buy into Oil Search, economy vulnerable unless security boosted, Manus Detention Centre focus of Abbott/O’Neill talks. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Morobe Mining, PNG Power
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4 Sep 2013 by
Morobe Mining and PNG Power Chief Executive appointments confirmed this week.
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.
What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2014?
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15 Jan 2014 by Leave a Comment
The coming year looks promising for Papua New Guinea business, with the giant PNG LNG project due to commence gas exports, and further investments looking likely. Meanwhile, eyes are on the O’Neill Government to see how it can improve the operating environment for business. Business Advantage PNG looks ahead to consider what 2014 may bring.
In brief: PNG Power price increase postponed and other stories
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PNG Power price increase postponed, InterOil timeline to be set and Rabaul needs visas on arrival. Your quick digest of the week’s business news.
In brief: Pacific tuna catch limits wanted and other stories
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4 Dec 2013 by
The Pacific demands tuna catch limits, a corruption report injunction lifted, and a call for a national debate on foreign investment laws. Your quick digest of the week’s business news.
In brief: PNG looks to refinance Oil Search loan, first corruption conviction and other stories
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27 Nov 2013 by
Future of government shareholding in Oil Search revealed next month, former planning minister guilty of corruption, BHP sees long-term future in gas and other local and regional stories.
New power plants for Moresby and Lae to be privately built
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29 May 2013 by
State utility PNG Power has been authorised to start negotiations with Hong Kong-based liquefied gas and power company, Energy World Corporation, to build a new 30MW-to-80MW diesel and gas-fuelled power plant in Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea turns to the private sector for electricity
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29 May 2013 by
Power outages may become a distant memory, with Papua New Guinea’s power generation capacity set to double in coming years, largely due to increased investment from the private sector.
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