The two days before the APEC Leaders meeting have been declared national holidays in the National Capital District in Port Moresby, according to Chris Hawkins, the Chief Executive Officer of APEC Papua New Guinea. He told an APEC summit briefing that Papua New Guinea has advantages when it comes to hosting the big event.
Public holidays declared in Port Moresby due to APEC summit, says CEO
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14 Aug 2018 by 2 Comments
In brief: APEC means two new public holidays likely, and other business stories
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Mooted public holidays during APEC, Budget support loans from the ADB and World Bank coming, and a new focus on monetising the okari nut. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The National Executive Council will be discussing proposed public holidays on November 15 and 16 in Port Moresby to cater for the movements […]
In brief: China offers to host Pacific leaders meeting, and other business stories
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China offers to host Pacific leaders meeting, NCS awarded gender equality certification, and Samaritan Aviation to bring a second plane into service. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. The Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly offering to host a meeting with Pacific leaders in Port Moresby ahead of the APEC leaders summit in […]
‘Paradise’ magazine’s first annual edition published
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12 Jun 2018 by 2 Comments
The Paradise Annual 2018, featuring stories and photos about Papua New Guinea’s travel and culture, has just been been released. The special collectors’ publication includes the most popular stories and photos that have featured in the regular issues of Paradise, the in-flight magazine of Air Niugini.
In brief: Fiji codeshare takes off, and other business stories
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Fiji codeshare gets off the ground, trade talks with Australia, and Goroka Airport now welcoming jets. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: Air Niugini, Foreign Affairs Dept, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
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Air Niugini CEO to retire, new Secretary of the Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade, a new Partner at law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Papua New Guinea Earthquake Update: relief efforts continue as Restoration Authority established
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The Papua New Guinea government has set up a new authority to oversee the restoration of services and infrastructure, following the February 26 earthquake. As humanitarian relief work continues, analysts expect GDP to fall slightly.
In brief: Quake damage in LNG and Ok Tedi mining areas, and other business stories
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ExxonMobil, Oil Search close LNG production facilites after quake, analysts expect kina to fall ‘over the near-term’, and agreement being finalised to allow Philippines farmers to grow rice in PNG. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: DHL Global Forwarding, Air Niugini, Olympic Committee
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A new Country Manager at DHL Global Forwarding, two Executive appointments at Air Niugini, PNG Sports administrator appointed to Olympic Ethics Committee
People moves: Bougainville Copper, Westpac, Air Niugini, PNGICSA
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21 Nov 2017 by Leave a Comment
A new chair at Bougainville Copper, Westpac appoints a new Pacific Regional Head, a new Sales Manager for Air Niugini in the New Guinea Islands and a new chief migration officer appointed by the National Executive Council
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