People moves: Indochine Mining, PNG DataCo, Department of Community Development
A new chairman at Indochine Mining and cabinet confirms the board of PNG DataCo. Indochine Mining has appointed Hugh Thomas as its new chairman following the retirement of Ian W Ross. * * * Cabinet has...
View ArticleDigicel PNG plans television network as it expands its mobile network
Mobile phone provider Digicel PNG plans to launch its own multi-station television service later this year. The move is the latest in a series of strategic moves to transform the mobile phone company...
View ArticlePrepare for a ‘tsunami’ of development projects: Independent Public Business...
The Chairman of Papua New Guinea’s Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC), Paul Nerau, has flagged a ‘tsunami’ of government-backed development projects worth billions of kina, including the...
View ArticlePNG DataCo looks to build Papua New Guinea’s communications infrastructure
Telecommunications wholesaler PNG DataCo Limited has been set up as part of a restructure of Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications industry. Business Advantage PNG discusses its critical role with its...
View ArticleIn brief: Total to lead Elk-Antelope gas development, and other business stories
Joint venture elects Total as operator, PNG DataCo discusses Solomon Islands link, and WCB Resources lifts stake in gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. French oil and gas...
View ArticleIn brief: Moves to reduce internet charges and other business stories
New technology may reduce internet charges, Vanuatu assesses cyclone damage and Newcrest buys Wamum gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. Talks are underway to set up a new...
View ArticleDigicel’s new Papua New Guinea chief sees connectivity and content converging
The new CEO of Digicel PNG believes the company is evolving into a provider of content as well as supplying connectivity. Maurice McCarthy tells Business Advantage PNG his first priority is to increase...
View ArticleTelikom CEO predicts 100% Papua New Guinea telco coverage within 2 years
The CEO of Telikom PNG predicts all Papua New Guinea will be able to connect to the Internet within two years. In a wide-ranging review of PNG’s telecommunications industry, Michael Donnelly canvasses...
View ArticleIn brief: New Public Enterprises Minister to review state-owned enterprises...
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. Public...
View ArticleIn brief: Agriculture Minister says Papua New Guinea must reinvest in sector,...
Agriculture Minister says annual investment in agriculture is just K150 million a year, call for mining sector-style tax incentives for agriculture, and Leaders’ summit critically important, says...
View ArticleLower prices the ‘bottom line’ with Kumul Telikom reforms, says Chairman
A major reform will see all Papua New Guinea’s state-owned telecommunications companies grouped under a single board for the first time. The Chairman of the new-look Kumul Telikom, Mahesh Patel, speaks...
View ArticleIn brief: New Lae power station being launched this week, and other business...
Thermal power station launched this week, PNG DataCo and Telikom share fibre optics, Mainland Holdings expands wheat production. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. PNG Power’s Acting CEO...
View ArticlePrepare for a ‘tsunami’ of development projects: Independent Public Business...
The Chairman of Papua New Guinea’s Independent Public Business Corporation (IPBC), Paul Nerau, has flagged a ‘tsunami’ of government-backed development projects worth billions of kina, including the...
View ArticlePNG DataCo looks to build Papua New Guinea’s communications infrastructure
Telecommunications wholesaler PNG DataCo Limited has been set up as part of a restructure of Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications industry. Business Advantage PNG discusses its critical role with its...
View ArticleIn brief: Total to lead Elk-Antelope gas development, and other business stories
Joint venture elects Total as operator, PNG DataCo discusses Solomon Islands link, and WCB Resources lifts stake in gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. French oil and gas...
View ArticleIn brief: Moves to reduce internet charges and other business stories
New technology may reduce internet charges, Vanuatu assesses cyclone damage and Newcrest buys Wamum gold project. Your weekly digest of the latest business news. Talks are underway to set up a new...
View ArticleDigicel’s new Papua New Guinea chief sees connectivity and content converging
The new CEO of Digicel PNG believes the company is evolving into a provider of content as well as supplying connectivity. Maurice McCarthy tells Business Advantage PNG his first priority is to increase...
View ArticleTelikom CEO predicts 100% Papua New Guinea telco coverage within 2 years
The CEO of Telikom PNG predicts all Papua New Guinea will be able to connect to the Internet within two years. In a wide-ranging review of PNG’s telecommunications industry, Michael Donnelly canvasses...
View ArticleIn brief: New Public Enterprises Minister to review state-owned enterprises...
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. Public...
View ArticleIn brief: Agriculture Minister says Papua New Guinea must reinvest in sector,...
Agriculture Minister says annual investment in agriculture is just K150 million a year, call for mining sector-style tax incentives for agriculture, and Leaders’ summit critically important, says...
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