No job losses for PNG
Professional Papua New Guineans holding onto their jobs despite major downturn in mining sector
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Sir Mekere Morauta ousted
Political tit-for-tat continues to confound dialogue in the Papua New Guinea government’s bid to restructure Ok Tedi and a related trust fund
The politics of gifting
Changes to the Ok Tedi Mining Agreement by the Papua New Guinea parliament last week officially transferred full ownership of the copper-gold mine to the PNG government. But political wrangling over vested interests has hindered open discussion of the Ok Tedi takeover.
AusAID restructure – reactions
International development experts condemned the changes, while aid recipients were more philosophical.
Bougainville investment law to limit foreigners
Bougainville Executive Council delays passing a proposed law that will limit foreign investment.
Manus construction threatened
Local MP claims Manus islanders are ready to ‘explode’ unless they are properly consulted