The board of telecommunications company, Bemobile, has appointed Sundar Ramamurthy as its new group Chief Executive Officer.
In brief: Emergency declared in Porgera over illegal mining and other business stories
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30 Apr 2014 by Leave a Comment
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.
Bemobile gets cash injection as government steps in
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25 Sep 2013 by
The Papua New Guinea Government has increased its stake in mobile phone company Bemobile, following the collapse of a deal with the Fiji National Provident Fund.
People moves: Ok Tedi Mining, Bemobile, Coppermoly, Nautilus Minerals and more
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25 Sep 2013 by
Big changes at Ok Tedi Mining, the new chair at Bemobile finally takes his seat, a new exploration manager at Coppermoly and board changes at Nautilus.
Solomon Islands businesses counting the cost of devastating flood
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9 Apr 2014 by Leave a Comment
While businesses are open again in the centre of Honiara, Solomon Islands, after last week’s devastating floods, transport appears to be the main problem facing business owners.
BeMobile in talks with Vodafone UK
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The Independent Public Business Corporation says it is now talking directly with Vodafone UK to bring the global telecommunications giant to run BeMobile PNG.
People moves: Newcrest, BeMobile
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14 Aug 2013 by
Gold miner Newcrest has appointed experienced director and lawyer Peter Hay to its board.
What’s on the agenda for Papua New Guinea business in 2014?
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15 Jan 2014 by Leave a Comment
The coming year looks promising for Papua New Guinea business, with the giant PNG LNG project due to commence gas exports, and further investments looking likely. Meanwhile, eyes are on the O’Neill Government to see how it can improve the operating environment for business. Business Advantage PNG looks ahead to consider what 2014 may bring.
Telikom Papua New Guinea rings the changes
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17 Jul 2013 by 1 Comment
Telikom PNG is upgrading and expanding its network, after earlier this month signing a K600 million (US$200 million) deal with Chinese technology provider Huawei. Chairman Mahesh Patel outlines where the money will be spent and commits the state-owned telco to improving its customer service.
Opinion: why Papua New Guinea and Fiji are expanding their friendship
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19 Jun 2013 by 1 Comment
A curious thing has been happening in the Pacific. Instead of running trade and investment road-shows in Australia, New Zealand or China, two Pacific Island countries have been courting investment from each other, observes Jenny Hayward-Jones.
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