Coca-Cola Amatil announces executive changes and the National Procurement Commission welcomes a Provincial Procurement Committee.
People moves: Coca-Cola Amatil, National Procurement Commission
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In brief: Mineral Resources Authority to decentralise and other business stories
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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.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s economy expected to recover by 2.5 per cent and other business stories
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15 Feb 2021 by 2 Comments
Bank South Pacific executive says Papua New Guinea’s economy will recover by 2.5 per cent, Marape launches seven projects in Kainantu including the Ramu Hydro Power Station 2 and K1 million allocated for communication towers in Gulf Province.
Energy in Papua New Guinea: a sector profile
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A profile of the energy sector in Papua New Guinea, including an overview, key players, peak bodies, funding sources and incentives.
In brief: Five countries abandon the Pacific Island Forum and other business stories
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Micronesian nations leave the Pacific Island Forum, Kumul Submarine Cable yet to be completed and Daru Island becomes centre of political tension. The latest business news in a nutshell.
People moves: National Development Bank, Pacific Islands Forum, Nambawan Super, Oro Province, East New Britain Port Services
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The National Development Bank announces a new Acting Managing Director, Pacific Islands Forum welcomes a new Secretary General, Nambawan Super appoints an executive for top investment job, Oro Province gets an Administrator and the East New Britain Port Services appoints a General Manager.
In brief: Reopening Porgera ‘will have a more immediate restorative effect’ and other business stories
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Foreign exchange pressures continue to escalate, the Executive Director of the Institute of National Affairs talks about the ‘restorative effect’ reopening Porgera could have, and Oil Search back on track.
What is the population of Papua New Guinea? [analysis]
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8 Feb 2021 by Leave a Comment
It is estimated that between eight and nine million people live in Papua New Guinea, but no one knows for sure. Honorary Associate Professors Mike Bourke and Bryant Allen from the Australian National University explain why PNG’s census was a failure and what can be done to avoid another potential flop this year.
In brief: Papua New Guinea to receive K1 billion loan from Japan and other business stories
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Japan helps Papua New Guinea with a generous loan, the Internal Revenue Commission launches its annual work plan and Prime Minister Marape visits Jiwaka Province.
People moves: Credit Corp, PacTow, New Zealand High Commission, Nambawan Super
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CEO resigns from Credit Corp, Pacific Towing welcomes a new Operations Manager, New Zealand announces a new Deputy High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, and Nambawan Super appoints four Trainee Directors to the Board.
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