PNG Economics Bulletin

DEBT ISSUES IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA – PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

DEBT ISSUES IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA – PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

The issue of debt, particularly the fear of it inducing Papua New Guinea  bankrupt to the extend of surrendering sovereign rights to creditors has been a source of public  anxiety

June 21, 2022
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN THE PACIFIC: THE DIFFERENCE IS MIGRATION POLICY

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND IN THE PACIFIC: THE DIFFERENCE IS MIGRATION POLICY

By Patrick Köllner During her recent visit to Fiji, new Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that the Australian government would create a Pacific Engagement Visa, providing a pathway to permanent

June 21, 2022
EXTRACTIVE TRANSPARENCY COMMISSION BILL PROGRESSING WELL

EXTRACTIVE TRANSPARENCY COMMISSION BILL PROGRESSING WELL

By GEDION TIMOTHY The extraction of minerals such as gold, copper, zinc and petroleum resources such as liquefied natural gas is complex and challenging. The complex and challenging environment presents

July 8, 2021
PAUL BARKER ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PNG CENTRAL BANKING ACT

PAUL BARKER ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PNG CENTRAL BANKING ACT

Rumors have been floating lately that Government has proposing some changes to the Central Banking Act which would give the executive Government powers to print money as and when needed.

June 5, 2021