Although many parts of the country are returning to normal, the Papua New Guinea drought is continuing to affect both its formal and informal economies. Business Advantage PNG receives an update on the situation from agricultural expert, Dr Mike Bourke.
Papua New Guinea drought still affecting economy, in spite of rainfall
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Restructure will see 25% reduction of Ok Tedi staff and switch to ‘fly in-fly out’ operation at Papua New Guinea mine
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9 Dec 2015 by 3 Comments
PNG’s state-owned mine is undergoing a radical restructuring which will result in a 25% workforce cut and see the company move to a Fly-In, Fly-Out operation, says Managing Director and CEO, Peter Graham.
Mount Hagen business leaders outline potential for Papua New Guinea’s agricultural hub
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Last August, the O’Neill government announced a policy to create an agricultural ‘hub’ around Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea’s Western Highlands Province. Business Advantage PNG asked business leaders and analysts what was needed for the region to achieve its potential.
Israeli expertise boosting Papua New Guinea’s fresh food independence
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30 Apr 2014 by 6 Comments
An Israeli-backed and developed fruit and vegetable farm is delivering international standard produce for the domestic market in Papua New Guinea.
Stanley gas project approved in Papua New Guinea
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16 Apr 2014 by 4 Comments
The national cabinet has approved the US $300 million (K829 m) development of the Stanley gas-condensate field in Western Province.
Morauta accuses government of ‘stealing’ Ok Tedi Mining
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18 Sep 2013 by 3 Comments
In an escalation of the public debate on the ownership of the Ok Tedi mine, the Chairman of the Papua New Guinea Sustainable Development Program Ltd (PNGSDP) has accused the government of ‘stealing’ Ok Tedi Mining Ltd.
‘Just like riding a tiger’: Ok Tedi Mining’s CEO reflects on a momentous year
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It’s been an ‘momentous’ year for Ok Tedi Mining Limited, according its CEO, Nigel Parker. Business Advantage PNG spoke to him about a tough year for Papua New Guinea’s largest mine and its likely future.
Around the world: more grisly headlines overshadow positive international coverage of Papua New Guinea
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3 Jul 2013 by
Violence in Papua New Guinea gets wide international coverage but, closer to home, Australian media focuses on some good news stories.
Around the world: blast for bureaucrats, TB epidemic, plant & animal discoveries, Fiji warning, China oil imports
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Radio Australia reports that PNG Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has ‘ blasted his public service over the granting of controversial [SABL] leases’ and more …
Province in Focus: Western Province
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1 May 2012 by 4 Comments
The sky is the limit as Papua New Guinea’s remotest province sets off on a remarkable course of sustainable development. Also unofficially referred to as Fly River Province, PNG’s largest province by area is also one of its least developed. Vast, remote and with a population density of less than two people per square kilometre […]
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