A state of emergency declared in Porgera over illegal mining, O’Neill promises to cancel illegal forestry leases and second LNG train about to begin production. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
It’s time for consolidation and better infrastructure, says Air Niugini’s CEO
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Simon Foo has been with Papua New Guinea’s national airline, Air Niugini, since day one and is now its Chief Executive Officer, after 12 years as a board member. Celebrating the airline’s 40th anniversary, he talks to Business Advantage PNG about the airline’s priorities and needs for the next 10 years.
People Moves: Cardno, National Petroleum Company, Air Niugini and more
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16 Sep 2013 by
Andrew Cooper has been appointed PNG Country Manager for Cardno.
In brief: O’Neill defends loan, call to boost police/military, Abbott in PNG
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O’Neill defends loan to buy into Oil Search, economy vulnerable unless security boosted, Manus Detention Centre focus of Abbott/O’Neill talks. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Papua New Guinea tourism receives some attention
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12 Feb 2014 by 1 Comment
Several new developments – the creation of a tourism hub at Kokopo (and new direct international flights to service it) and the start of cruise liners visiting remote Milne Bay – indicate progress is being made to develop Papua New Guinea’s tourism industry.
In brief: Papua New Guinea government to sell 50% stake in Air Niugini and other stories
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The Papua New Guinea Government plans to sell its 50% in Air Niugini, PNG Power calls for overseas power investors and tuna industry threatened. Your weekly digest of the week’s business news.
Memoir: Exporting along the Kokoda Trail
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25 Jul 2013 by
Three years ago, ‘Airport Economist’ Tim Harcourt came to Papua New Guinea to see how it was coping after the global financial crisis. In this excerpt from his forthcoming book, Trading Places – The Airport Economist’s Guide to International Business, he reflects on what he found.
In brief: PNG Power price increase postponed and other stories
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PNG Power price increase postponed, InterOil timeline to be set and Rabaul needs visas on arrival. Your quick digest of the week’s business news.
Inaugural Air Niugini flight to Bali in August
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3 Jul 2013 by
Air Niugini’s inaugural flight to Denpasar, Bali, is scheduled for 5 August 2013, as the airline seeks to extend its reach into the region.
People moves: Air Niugini, Warwick Hotels and more
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2 Jul 2013 by
CEO confirmed for Air Niugini, a new Chief Ombudsman and ex-Airlines PNG CEO finds plumb job in India.
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