The Coral Sea Cable from Sydney to Port Moresby, which will greatly increase internet speeds in Papua New Guinea, will be ready for commercial use in 2020. But according to a panel at the Innovation PNG 2019 conference, it will raise as many questions as answers.
Digicel Pacific’s Khafra Kambon on supporting technological development in Papua New Guinea
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Khafra Kambon, Commercial Director at Digicel Pacific, will be speaking at Innovation PNG 2019 in Port Moresby on 8 November. In this exclusive interview with Business Advantage PNG, he talks about connectivity challenges, infrastructure and Papua New Guinea’s digital future.
In brief: Ramu Nico Mine opens after temporary closure and other business news
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Ramu Nico Mine resumes operations, Chile’s president cancels the 2019 APEC Leader’s Week, and Bank South Pacific releases its third quarter results. Your weekly digest of business news.
People Moves: Digicel PNG, Tropicair, reshuffle in Papua New Guinea’s cabinet
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New Finance Minister, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister appoints Acting Justice Minister and Attorney General, Tropicair gets a new Chief Executive and Digicel PNG announces new CEO.
People Moves: Digicel, Remington Group, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kina, Nambawan Super
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Digicel Papua New Guinea announces new head of HR, Remington Group welcomes a manager to its marketing team and POMCCI appoints a new CEO.
People moves: Digicel
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New chief operating officer for Digicel
Digicel executive outlines ‘aggressive’ plans to take advantage of new cable link
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The Regional Director of Digicel Pacific, Paul Statham, says the company has ‘aggressive’ plans to expand its offerings when the submarine fibre cable from Australia to Papua New Guinea is built. He says these innovations will especially benefit business.
People Moves: Digicel
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A senior vice president appointed at Digicel.
Digicel Chairman says Papua New Guinea ‘fantastic’ location for investment
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The Chairman and founder of telecommunications company Digicel, Denis O’Brien, describes Papua New Guinea as a vibrant country that is a ‘fantastic location’ for investors. But he says the physical terrain also made it his company’s most challenging market.
In brief: Newcrest revises Wafi-Golpu plan, and other business stories
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20 Mar 2018 by 2 Comments
Newcrest plans larger development at Wafi-Golpu, O’Neill confident Papua New Guinea will recover from quake and loan to cover government superannuation debt. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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