Reduced internet costs could be expected this year, the Finschhafen District Hydropower Project advances and the Prime Minister of India visits Papua New Guinea to participate in forum.
People moves: Niusky Pacific, NAC, BSP, Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Pacific Re, Kina Bank
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Niusky Pacific announces Acting Chief Executive Officer, the National Airports Corporation welcomes Acting Managing Director, BSP Financial Group appoints new Group Chief Operating Officer, the Chamber of Mines and Petroleum confirms council members for the new term, Pacific Re farewells Chief Executive Officer, and a board change at Kina Bank.
People moves: K92 Mining, BSP Financial Group, CopperMoly
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K92 Mining appoints new Chair, BSP Financial Group welcomes a new Director and board changes at Coppermoly.
New players to fuel Papua New Guinea’s banking sector growth
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There is broad agreement that Papua New Guinea needs more competition in its banking sector, and several finance companies have flagged their desire to acquire banking licences. What happens next, however, is likely to depend on government action.
People moves: BSP, Digicel Pacific, Ok Tedi
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BSP Financial Group welcomes new Chair, Ok Tedi Mining names Acting Chief Executive and Digicel Pacific announces new CEO for Digicel Samoa.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Central Bank increases Kina Facility Rate and other business stories
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The Bank of Papua New Guinea has increased the Kina Facility Rate, Prime Minister Marape welcomes Telstra, and Phase II of the Central Banking Act gets green lighted. The business news you need today.
In brief: PNGEITI head says Porgera needs to reopen soon and other business stories
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Calls for the reopening of Porgera gold mine and compensation, BSP Financial Group Ltd files a Supreme Court reference on new income tax, and Lae City to get a new market. The business news you need.
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