Fisheries in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile

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15 Oct 2019 by Business Advantage PNG

A profile of the fisheries sector in Papua New Guinea including markets, licenses, permits and major players.

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Filed Under: Doing Business in Papua New Guinea, Sector profiles Tagged With: National Fisheries Authority, R D Tuna Canners, tuna

Papua New Guinea government to review fisheries policies

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2 Oct 2019 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea’s government is to review existing fishing policies to boost downstream processing and expand the market.

Filed Under: Features, Fisheries, Sections Tagged With: Fishing Industry Association, South Pacific Community, tuna

In brief: Asian Development Bank downgrades Papua New Guinea’s growth outlook, and other business stories

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6 Apr 2016 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea’s growth forecast downgraded by Asian Development Bank, Bank of PNG says growth this year will partly be driven by non-mineral sector activity, plus claims PNG’s global corruption rating will depend on government commitment to accountability. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Bank of Papua New Guinea, Bank South Pacific (BSP), Barrick Gold, Click TV, Digicel Foundation, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), Melanesian Trustee Services, NBC, nickel, Oil Search Ltd, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, tuna

In brief: Ok Tedi mine may resume operations in March, and other business stories

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20 Jan 2016 by Business Advantage PNG

The Ok Tedi mine expected to start again in March, the US formally withdraws from fishing treaty, and unions call on government to honour superannuation commitments. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Australian National University, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Nambawan Super, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), taxation, tuna

In brief: Woodside Petroleum talks with National Petroleum Co after Oil Search takeover rejected, and other business stories

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30 Sep 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Woodside talks to National Petroleum Company, ratings agency expects oil prices to fall further, and illegal logging continues, says Oro Governor, Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: Latest news, News Tagged With: copper, Crater Gold Mining, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission, Kina Group, Kumul Petroleum, NBC, Newcrest Mining, Oil Search Ltd, Pacific Business Investment Facility, Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNG LNG, PNG Power Ltd, Standard & Poor’s (S&P), tuna, Woodside Petroleum

In brief: the first stage of Lae’s port upgrade is completed, and other business stories

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14 Jan 2015 by Business Advantage PNG

Lae port upgrade reaches milestone, Respol acquires Talisman Energy, and PNG forecast for significant economic growth. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Anglo American, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), Crater Gold Mining, Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Harmony Gold, Highlands Pacific, Institute of Banking and Business Management, InterOil Corporation, Kumul Petroleum, Lae port, Newcrest Mining, Ok Tedi Development Foundation, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Philippine Airlines, PNG Gas, PNG LNG, Respol, Santos, Talisman Energy, tuna

In brief: New air traffic management system, corruption case ‘victory’ and boost for remote areas communications.

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2 Apr 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Central Land Ltd, Digicel, Fresh Produce Development Agency, Goodman Fielder, Investigation Taskforce Sweep, Mineral Resources Authority, PNG Air Services Limited, PNG Power Ltd, Telikom PNG, tuna, Wilmar International

In brief: PNGSDP divests assets, a new trade treaty with Australia and Bougainville to export copra oil

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12 Feb 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

PNGSDP begins divesting assets, a new trade treaty with Australia and Bougainville prepares to export copra oil. Your weekly digest of the week’s business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: National Fisheries Authority, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), Total SA, tuna, Woodside Petroleum, Yazaki Samoa

The Pacific Marine Industrial Zone: an update

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1 Sep 2012 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Work on the flagship project of Papua New Guinea’s fisheries industry, the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) in Madang, is progressing steadily, with the presentation of the design concept in early 2012. While National Fisheries Authority Managing Director Sylvester Pokajam concedes ‘it has been slow going,’ he also says it has been important to get […]

Filed Under: Fisheries, Industry sectors, News Tagged With: China Exim Bank, China Shenyang International Economics and Technical Cooperation Corporation, Madang Province, Manufacturers Council of PNG, National Fisheries Authority, Pacific Marine Industrial Zone, R D Tuna Canners, Tri Marine International, tuna

Oil change: Marape to alter Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas legislation

15 Jun 2020 By David James

Prime Minister James Marape has introduced changes to Papua New Guinea’s Oil and Gas Act, claiming it will benefit the country’s … [Read More...]

In brief: Papua New Guinea wants to advance key resources projects before Q3 and other business stories

29 Jun 2020 By Business Advantage PNG

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Analysis: amendments to Papua New Guinea’s Mining Act and Oil and Gas Act

1 Jul 2020 By Sarah Kuman

The Parliament of Papua New Guinea has passed a series of amendments targeting the mining, oil and gas industries. Law firm Allens … [Read More...]

Review: Deli KC, Airways Hotel

1 Jul 2020 By Robert Upe

Robert Upe reviews one of Port Moresby's most popular upmarket hang-outs: Deli KC at Airways Hotel. Lately, there’s been … [Read More...]

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