In brief: National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, and other business stories

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30 Jul 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

National Roads Authority and Planning Minister discuss state of PNG roads, National Airports Corporation releases commercial tenders at POM, and Cue Energy puts PNG assets on market. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Australian High Commission, Cue Energy Resources, Kumul Petroleum, Mineral Resources Authority, National Airports Corporation, National Roads Authority, Newcrest Mining, PNG Power

In brief: Prime Minister resists arrest warrant and other stories

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18 Jun 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Prime Minister Peter O’Neill refuses to step aside after corruption claims, courts approve UBS loan repayments and Papua New Guinea’s financial system is worth nearly K40 billion. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, News Tagged With: Bank of Papua New Guinea, China Engineering, Digicel (Parent company and all subsidiaries), Investigation Taskforce Sweep, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, National Housing Corporation, Niuile No 16, Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE), Parties to the Nauru Agreement, PNG Air, PNG Power, Remington, Trukai Industries, World Bank

In brief: Government considers lift in minimum wage and other business stories

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21 May 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

Cabinet considers a rise in the minimum wage, Australia to involve private sector in aid delivery, and Oil Search expects huge annual cashflow from LNG plant. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Awal Telecommunications Corporation, Curtain Bros, ExxonMobil PNG, Gold Ridge gold mine, InterOil Corporation, LR Group, New Britain Palm Oil (NBPOL), Oil Search Ltd, PNG Power

People moves: Telikom PNG, IPBC, PNG Power, APNGBC

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21 May 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

New CEO at Telikom PNG, two new board members at IPBC, a resignation at PNG Power, a new council president, and Leighton’s chairman to retire.

Filed Under: News, People moves Tagged With: Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Leighton Holdings, PNG Power, Telikom PNG

In brief: Government to invest in limestone production study, and other business stories

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7 May 2014 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

Study into limestone production in Simbu, PNG Power CEO reinstated and enquiry into coastal shipping costs. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Crater Gold Mining, Daewoo, Kumul Consolidated Holdings, Lae Chamber of Commerce, Marengo Mining, Mineral Resources Authority, National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICA), PNG Power, Sovereign Wealth Fund, Travel Air

People moves: PNG Power, Marengo Mining

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9 Apr 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A new chairman for PNG Power, new COO at Marengo Mining.

Filed Under: Latest news, News, People moves Tagged With: Marengo Mining, PNG Power

In brief: New air traffic management system, corruption case ‘victory’ and boost for remote areas communications.

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2 Apr 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

A new national air traffic management system, Koim declares victory after jailing of MP on corruption charges and Tekikom and Digicel boost remote services. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Asian Development Bank (ADB), Central Land Ltd, Digicel (Parent company and all subsidiaries), Fresh Produce Development Agency, Goodman Fielder, Investigation Taskforce Sweep, Mineral Resources Authority, PNG Air, PNG Power, Telikom PNG, tuna, Wilmar International

In brief: O’Neill defends loan, call to boost police/military, Abbott in PNG

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20 Mar 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

O’Neill defends loan to buy into Oil Search, economy vulnerable unless security boosted, Manus Detention Centre focus of Abbott/O’Neill talks. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: Air Niugini, ANZ, BSP Financial Group, Crater Gold Mining, Highlands Pacific, Innovative Agro Industry, Kina Asset Management Limited, PNG Energy, PNG Power, Trukai Industries, Westpac

People moves: Morobe Mining, PNG Power

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4 Sep 2013 by Business Advantage PNG

Morobe Mining and PNG Power Chief Executive appointments confirmed this week.

Filed Under: News, People moves Tagged With: PNG Power

In brief: PM takes over Treasurer’s role, first LNG shipments ahead of schedule and Ok Tedi Mining profits plunge

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12 Mar 2014 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

O’Neill sacks two more Cabinet ministers, Exxon expects LNG exports to start early and Ok Tedi Mining profits plunge 80%. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.

Filed Under: In brief, Latest news, News Tagged With: ANZ, Business Coalition for Women, InterOil Corporation, Morobe Mining Joint Ventures, NASFUND, Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML), Pacific Community, PNG DataCo, PNG Power, Rio Tinto, Rural Industries Council, Telikom PNG, Wilmar International, World Bank

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