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PNG extends Visa on Arrival privileges to Pacific Island states
Papua New Guinea has recently declared an extension of Visa on Arrival (VOA) privileges to encompass all Pacific Island States and Territories. Chief Migration Officer Stanis Hulahau made this official announcement recently, underlining the intent to strengthen ties...
Registrations open for 39th APNGBC Annual Forum
In the dynamic landscape of the Papua New Guinea business and investment environment, seizing the right opportunities often requires more than just expertise – it demands networking, collaboration, and a strategic vision. The 39th Australia-Papua New Guinea Business...
Porgera gold mine set to restart; move augurs economic revival
Canadian gold miner Barrick Gold has announced that the Porgera mine operations in Papua New Guinea are poised to restart this month, with the first gold pour anticipated in the first quarter of 2024. The revival follows the fulfilment of conditions outlined in the...
Australia, Papua New Guinea strengthen security ties with bilateral deal
Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have inked a bilateral security agreement. The accord, signed in Canberra on Thursday, was formalised by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his PNG counterpart, James Marape. This development follows PNG’s earlier...
Revitalising Bougainville’s Cocoa Industry: A Success Story
For more than a century, cocoa has woven itself into the fabric of Bougainville. Once the leading cocoa-producing region in Papua New Guinea (PNG), the island has regained its glory, producing nearly 17,000 tonnes of cocoa this year, thanks to collaborative efforts...
China Southern to launch flights to Port Moresby in December
China Southern Airlines is set to embark on its maiden voyage from Guangzhou to Port Moresby in December 2023. The announcement was made by the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation, Walter D. Schnaubelt, during his address at the 2023 Christmas event held on...
Air Niugini welcomes new B737-800 on 50th anniversary
Air Niugini’s, Acting CEO, Gary Seddon, has announced that the airline’s latest addition, the Boeing 737-800 Next Generation series aircraft, will serve both domestic and international routes. Seddon expressed immense pride in welcoming this aircraft to the Air...
APIBC holds 22nd AGM in Brisbane; Simon Gorman is new President
The Annual General Meeting of the Australia-Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) was held on 16 November 2023 in Brisbane. The President, reflecting on the past year, highlighted the accomplishments and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve in the role...
Australia promises $150m in climate financing to Pacific nations
The Australian government has promised A$150 million in climate finance for Pacific nations but has stopped short of contributing to a newly established global loss and damage fund. This decision unfolded during the initial day of the Cop28 climate summit in Dubai,...
Pacific is in an exciting phase, says new APIBC President
Simon Gorman is the new President of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council. As Managing Director and a major shareholder of the Reeves Envico Group comprising CCB Envico and Reeves International, he has vast experience working in the Pacific Islands region....
Australia’s Pacific business councils tie up with USP’s Journalism Programme
The Australia Pacific Islands Business Council along with The Australia Fiji and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Councils has entered an informal arrangement with the Journalism Programme of the Fiji headquartered University of the South Pacific (USP) for its...
EU commits €21.8m to climate resilient infrastructure in Pacific Islands
In a demonstration of its continued commitment to combat climate change and foster crucial infrastructure development, the European Union (EU) has inked three Financing Agreements totalling €21.8 million (US$23.2 million) with Pacific Island nations. The agreements,...
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