In brief: Government to deliver military infrastructure upgrades, and other business stories

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The PNG Government plans to rebuild the country’s military barracks by 2017, InterOil halts drilling at Wahoo-1, and Bank of South Pacific plans share buyback. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Papua New Guinea Prime Minister respects court’s decision on arrest warrant and other stories

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Prime Minister O’Neill to respect court’s decision, Bougainville Copper assesses draft mining bill, and Papua Mining raises exploration funds. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: Papua New Guinea Treasurer says banks’ kina trading range too high and other stories

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Banks trading ‘well and above’ preferred kina rate, minister wants business contracts under K10 million to be reserved for Papua New Guineans, and Bakani says reserves will last seven months. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

ROC Oil determined to enter Papua New Guinea with Horizon merger

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Australia’s ROC Oil is pushing ahead with its move into Papua New Guinea through a merger with Horizon Oil, one of the companies behind the Stanley gas project in Western Province.