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Tax measures in the 2016 National Budget were set in the context of a recently released report from the Taxation Review Committee on its comprehensive review of the tax law and revenue administration in Papua New Guinea. There have been few changes to tax laws in PNG, and the recommendations of the committee are being considered by the...

GOVERNMENTS & THEIR POWERS: There are three levels of government in Papua New Guinea, the national, provincial and local-level governments. The Constitution and the Organic Law on Provincial Government and Local Level Government (Organic Law) regulate the law-making powers of the national,...

The new personal property security registry (PPS Registry) went live on May 9, 2016.

When Port Moresby was chosen as the location for the 2015 Pacific Games, some people were concerned. The capital does not have the strongest reputation for safety – although this perception is far removed from reality, according to many who live and work there. In any case, the prospect of having thousands of athletes and their families...

Vision 2050, Papua New Guinea’s long-term national development strategy, emphasises the tourism industry’s potential to become a key driver of economic growth, particularly with respect to creating rural and urban employment opportunities. A number of incentives to help spur investment in the sector are laid out in the Medium Term Development...

Cruise liner visits are becoming a solid source of tourism revenues for Papua New Guinea and are increasingly being viewed as important to the sector’s development. Travelling by cruise ship is considered an ideal way to explore PNG, as there is the advantage of on-board lodging and amenities, meaning visitors can access remote areas that...