People moves: Airways Hotel, Pacific Palms Property, MVIL

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New additions at Airways Hotel & Residences and Motor Vehicles Insurances Ltd, managerial appointment at Pacific Palms Property.

In brief: New Public Enterprises Minister to review state-owned enterprises prior to privatisation, and other business stories

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Duma to review SOEs before privatisation process, Santos reported to be selling PNG LNG stake, KCH receives study on proposed 1800MW hydro dam. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

In brief: new Bougainville Mining Act creates ‘uncertainty’ over Bougainville Copper’s rights, and other business stories

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Bougainville Copper to seek formal acknowledgment of Bougainville mining rights, Post PNG pays first dividend, and low-cost ‘squatter’ housing project in Fiji. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

What insurance should you buy in Papua New Guinea?

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Business Advantage PNG asked Pacific MMI Insurance MD Wayne Dorgan for his recommendations.

Managing risk in Papua New Guinea

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The insurance industry in PNG looks forward to consolidation, more growth and regulatory reform in the coming year. Optimism in PNG’s insurance sector is high with companies seeking to expand amid the strong economic growth of PNG. ‘The economy is very healthy,’ says Chris Giddings of Pacific Re, a Port Moresby-based reinsurance firm, and President […]

People Moves: executive moves and changes relevant to Papua New Guinea

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Ross Garnaut resigns from Ok Tedi Economist Ross Garnaut resigned this month as Chairman of OK Tedi Mining Ltd, citing the difficulties of fulfilling his duties following the travel ban to PNG imposed on him by PNG’s PM Peter O’Neill in November 2012. Former PM Sir Mekere Morauta has been nominated to take over the position. He […]

Key investment organisations in Papua New Guinea

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Two organisations worth knowing about if you’re looking to invest in Papua New Guinea. Investment Promotion Authority (www.ipa.gov.pg) The IPA is the first point of contact for any potential investor considering doing business in PNG. Not only is the IPA responsible for promoting PNG as a business and investment destination, including the facilitation of trade visits, […]