People moves: City Pharmacy Limited, MiBank, Steamships

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City Pharmacy Limited names new National General Manager and MiBank announces an addition to the MiBank Board.

People Moves: Mineral Resources Authority, Capital Insurance Group, CPL Group, US Embassy, Unitech

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New Chairman of the Board at the Mineral Resources Authority, Capital Insurance Group welcomes two Independent Board Directors, City Pharmacy Limited announces Board Chairman, new US Ambassador to Papua New Guinea and Vice Chancellor appointed at Unitech.

In Brief: Santos announces plan to buy into P’nyang natural field gas in Papua New Guinea and other business stories

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Santos to become an stakeholder in the P’nyang natural gas field project, an agreement between five telecom companies seeks to advance digitisation in Papua New Guinea, and upgrades to the Muliama–to–Bakok road due to commence soon. Your weekly digest of business news.

In brief: US$8 billion Frieda River feasibility study released and other business stories

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Feasibility study for Frieda River mine in Sepik Province reveals expanded project, government accounts close this Friday and Pacific nations look to extended their exclusive economic zones. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Recovery from devastating fire well underway, says CPL’s CEO

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The recovery by CPL Group from a devastating fire has been one of the more remarkable come backs in Papua New Guinean business. But Chief Executive Mahesh Patel tells Business Advantage PNG that there is still a long way to go.

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.

In brief: Papua New Guinea to issue Eurobond later this year, and other business stories

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A US$500 million Eurobond to be issued later this year, Government owes US$88 million to local businesses and February earthquake bill to cost five percent of government expenditure. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

People moves: CPL Group, National Capital District, Hilton Hotels and Resorts

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A new City Manager for the NCD, a new General Manager for Hilton, and CPL MD returns

Local knowledge and ‘being there’ critical for business success in the Pacific region

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Looking to invest successfully in the Pacific? There’s no substitute for understanding your market and its people, and for being on the ground. Three successful regional investors also outlined to the Business Investment PNG Conference which sectors have the most potential.

In brief: Parliament deciding on new Speaker, Prime Minister today and other business stories

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Parliament sits to elect a new Speaker and Prime Minister, CPL receives initial insurance payout of K10m for June fire, inquiry call for contract awarded to Borneo Pharmaceuticals. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.