More people are now eligible to get the COVID-19 jab in Papua New Guinea, but there’s still a lot of hesitancy and the business community could help spread the message that ‘no one is safe until everyone is safe.’
COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Papua New Guinea needs a boost
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Economic update: Beyond COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea
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18 May 2021 by Leave a Comment
2021 promises to be a year like no other in Papua New Guinea, as business leaders look beyond the COVID-19 crisis to an economy preparing for a major transition. They share their expectations with Andrew Wilkins.
People moves: PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, Mayur Resources, National Gaming Control Board, Oil Search, National Executive Council
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5 May 2021 by Leave a Comment
A new president for the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, a new head for Mayur Resources’ lime and cement business, Oil Search welcomes a Director, the National Gaming Control Board adds to its board, and a new Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response.
Papua New Guinea’s ‘public health emergency’ a continued challenge, says Oil Search MD
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30 Apr 2021 by Leave a Comment
Having emerged from the ‘most challenging’ year in its 92-year history, Oil Search Ltd is now facing an escalation of COVID-19 infections in Papua New Guinea. In spite of this, shareholders at its annual general meeting were told PNG’s largest company is ‘coming through the challenges well’.
Rents take a tumble in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby
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28 Apr 2021 by 4 Comments
The exodus of expats from Papua New Guinea due to COVID-19 has had a dramatic effect on the country’s real estate sector. Robert Upe reports.
New COVID-19 restrictions commence today in Papua New Guinea
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22 Mar 2021 by 5 Comments
Papua New Guinea reported 295 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday and with more cases to be confirmed, the National Pandemic Controller has issued 12 new measures that come into effect today.
Pivot and pain: How Papua New Guinea manufacturer KK Kingston adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic
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29 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on Lae-based manufacturer, KK Kingston. Chief Executive Michael Kingston reflects on how the company has handled a ‘black swan’ event that was impossible to anticipate.
In brief: leading PNG companies announce 2020 financial results and other business stories
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17 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
Credit Corporation, NGIP Agmark and Kina Asset Management release their 2020 financial year results. The latest business news in brief.
Papua New Guinea is getting COVID-19 vaccine ready
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10 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea has emphasized the need for COVID-19 vaccines in the country – and the first shipment of AstraZeneca (Oxford) vaccines is expected as early as this month.
In brief: Ok Tedi Mining suspends flights to Australia and other business stories
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10 Mar 2021 by Leave a Comment
Ok Tedi Mining suspends flight to Australia after three miners tested positive to COVID-19, Papua New Guinea continues to battle surge in COVID cases and National Fisheries Authority signs agreement for Daru fishery.
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