The holy grail of a combined online application process for both visas and work permits is on its way, according to Papua New Guinea’s Chief Migration Officer, Stanis Hulahua. The move is one of a number of innovations planned to improve international labour mobility.
In brief: Simberi mine suspends operations temporarily and other business stories
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31 May 2021 by Leave a Comment
St Barbara has suspended operations of its Simberi project until it is safe to restart, Air Niugini relaxes COVID-19 restrictions for national flights, and global shortage of storage containers might impact Papua New Guinea’s trade. The business news in brief.
A getaway to remember: Rondon Ridge Lodge
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17 May 2021 by Leave a Comment
Want to feel like a rockstar? Spend a few day where Hollywood’s royalty has stayed and enjoy the views, the walks and the delicious food Mount Hagen has to offer.
Safety and reforms could reinvigorate tourism, says PNGTPA
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3 May 2021 by 3 Comments
Eric Mossman has stepped into the country’s top tourism job as the Chief Executive Officer of the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), and he may be the man to lift it out of the COVID-19 downturn.
Tourism in Papua New Guinea: waiting for the tide to turn
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19 Apr 2021 by Leave a Comment
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a damaging blow to Papua New Guinea’s tourism industry, but companies are using the downtime to rethink their operations. Robert Upe reports.
In brief: Mineral Resources Authority to decentralise and other business stories
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17 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
Mineral Resources Authority to decentralise functions, new hotel in Port Moresby, and Papua New Guinea says goodbye to the submarine cable that connected it to the world for over 15 years.
Travel plans: Papua New Guinea tourism sector looks to the future
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23 Nov 2020 by 2 Comments
Tourism has been one of the biggest hit sectors in the current pandemic taking a global hit worth over $460 billion across the world. The 2020 National Tourism Industry Forum aims to help the troubled industry.
All aboard: Papua New Guinea’s new world of COVID travel
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4 Nov 2020 by Leave a Comment
The travel industry has borne the brunt of restrictions during the global pandemic, but things are gradually returning to a new normal in Papua New Guinea. Business Advantage PNG looks at the latest travel advisories.
Boardroom briefing: has China outpaced the US? internet by balloon, and business confidence
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22 Jul 2020 by Leave a Comment
Has China taken a bite out of America’s top-economy status, Google’s new remote-area internet plan and how to bring back consumer confidence. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
Boardroom briefing: Tahiti experiment could lead the way, COVID-19 an opportunity for tourism, and leadership in lockdown
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15 Jul 2020 by Leave a Comment
French Polynesia trials online arrivals system, time for a tourism re-think, and managing your bacon wars. Readings from around the world on business, leadership and management.
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