Japan funding K2 billion for roads and bridges, the National Executive Council prevents PNG Power from defaulting on overdraft and PanAust buys 80% share of Frieda River project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Santos and Oil Search increase production following PNG LNG start-up, and other business stories
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Santos and Oil Search increase production following PNG LNG start-up, Crater Gold raising funds for mine development, and regional tuna stock report due out August. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
People moves: St Barbara, PNG government
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25 Jun 2014 by
A new MD for St Barbara, and a new Transport Minister.
People moves: St Barbara, PNG Government
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The Managing Director of St Barbara steps down and a new Attorney-General.
In brief: O’Neill to outlaw Special Agricultural Business Leases and other business stories
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Cabinet to ban SABLs, Telikom prepares for transition to becoming a retailer, and a possible eight-year delay in upgrading Lae airport. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Emergency declared in Porgera over illegal mining and other business stories
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A state of emergency declared in Porgera over illegal mining, O’Neill promises to cancel illegal forestry leases and second LNG train about to begin production. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: Boost for roads and agriculture, tax review paper released, rubber production halts
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World Bank loan for roads and agriculture, draft tax review released and rubber farming halts in Western Province. Our summary of the week’s business stories.
Private companies boost Papua New Guinea’s health sector
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The private involvement in healthcare has expanded substantially in Papua New Guinea as foreign investment, particular into the country’s mining and petroleum sectors, has grown. We present a brief overview of the sector.
Update: Solomon Islands continues to provide business opportunities
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27 Mar 2013 by
Economic growth in Solomon Islands is expected to rise at a moderate four to five percent this year, a little lower than the 5.5% growth rate in 2012.
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