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25.01.2022 Cairns Young Chamber Emerging Leaders Programme Applications Open Now! Are you a young person looking to grow as a leader in the Cairns region, expand your professional network, and receive personalised mentoring? ... The Cairns Young Chamber is excited to announce that expressions of interest are now open for its Emerging Leaders Programme in 2021, and they are searching for an ambitious cohort of emerging professionals, business owners, movers, shakers, and ‘doers’. If you’re interested in being involved in the Emerging Leaders Programme 2021 visit the link below and learn more about how to apply. Applications close Sunday 7 February 2021. For more information or to get started with your application contact the Young Chamber at [email protected] Proudly supported by

25.01.2022 More domestic flights opening up across PNG from Friday 17 July. Read full article at: http://www.looppng.com/busi/domestic-flights-expanded-93553

24.01.2022 To our Papua New Guinea colleagues and friends ........ Happy Independence Day Celebrations.

23.01.2022 AN INVITATION TO HEAR FROM THE WORLD BANK AND ITS WORK Access International Development Opportunities and contribute to building a Resilient and Inclusive Recovery: 26 November 2020, Thursday... 10:30am- 12:00nn AEST Register here: https://austrade.webex.com/austrade/onstage/g.php Hear from the World Bank (WB) on its market and sector priorities and associated International Development Procurement Opportunities for Australian private sector and academia.

23.01.2022 Prime Minister James Marape has congratulated the newly elected President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama. In a statement, Marape said he is looking forward to working with President-elect Toroama in progressing consultations on the outcome of the recent referendum and securing long-term economic development and lasting peace for the people of Bougainville. He will be meeting with President-elect Toroama in the coming weeks to discuss next steps wi...th a view to convening a meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body to affirm our mutual commitment to peace and the way forward. On behalf of the National Government and all Papua New Guineans, the Prime Minister extended his warm congratulations to the president-elect. Source: https://www.looppng.com/png/toroama-new-abg-president-94784

22.01.2022 Great new initiative to assist SME's in Lae.

21.01.2022 December Quarter Pulse Survey-CAIRNS BUSINESSES - We Need Your Voice! The Cairns Chamber of Commerce works alongside CCIQ to take the ‘Pulse’ of businesses across the state each quarter, drilling down in particular to regions like Cairns to provide evidence that will assist us in advocating to all levels of Government on your behalf. Evidence based conversations inevitably result in delivering better business conditions for you and your business. Over the last few weeks we ha...ve witnessed further uncertainty to our local economy. Therefore, regardless of which sector, industry or location your business is in, your voice counts. There has never been a more important time than now to get your feedback. Have your voice heard, complete the survey today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6P3M2FD

21.01.2022 Gary Aylward represented Tradelinked (now a sub-committee of the Chamber) at the first post-COVID Cairns Chamber of Commerce business lunch yesterday. Check out our great new banner. Congratulations to the Chamber for a well organised event abiding by all COVID requirements.

20.01.2022 UPDATES ON OK TEDI ...... OK Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has unveiled an updated strategic business plan that includes an extension of Ok Tedi’s mine life from 2026 to 2029. OTML chairman, Sir Moi Avei KBE, said the mine life extension is the culmination of a number of years detailed strategic planning work and will see the company generate an additional PGK 10 billion of revenue to the benefit of all stakeholders. He added that the company will continue to invest in near min...e exploration to further extend mine life beyond 2029. OK Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) plans to restart its operations this week, almost six weeks after it suspended operations on August 5 due to a number of COVID-19 cases that were reported in Tabubil. The company made this announcement after it initiated a contact tracing, testing and an isolation program at the mine site.

17.01.2022 The Tradelinked September business networking was well supported by our local businesses. Thanks to everyone who came along to hear guest speakers, Ben Alexander and Quentin Masson from Trade & Investment Qld. As usual, a varied mix of people from all walks of life makes for an interesting networking experience. Well done to The Chamber for providing a great venue; service and food.

16.01.2022 OPPORTUNITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES #SMEs in the Solomon Islands have less that 10 DAYS left to apply for the Adaption Grants through Business Link Pacific's (BLP...) Finance Facility. The Adaption Grants will enable access to capital for stabilisation, recovery and growth for viable but financially distressed SMEs due to COVID-19's impact in the regional economy in the Pacific Islands. Applications closes on 31 January 2021 (midnight, NZ time). Grants of up to $15000NZD are available for covid19 impacted businesses with 50 or less employees. Further details here https://drive.google.com//1asq0vfqs43ZgZOIK1Z_T6A5K5b/view Apply here https://finance.businesslinkpacific.com/adaptationgrants/ SICCI is proud to be partnered with BLP, a New Zealand Government funded private sector initiative, which actively supports SMEs in the Pacific Islands to improve, transform and grow their business through the adoption of best practice business advice. All BLP services are facilitated in the Solomon Islands by SICCI, the peak representative organisation for the private sector in Solomon Islands. Contact our Membership Officer, Naomi on 39542 or email [email protected] if you need more information.

16.01.2022 The Tradelinked Business Networking in Cairns on Tuesday 29th September is now FULLY BOOKED. We thank everyone for their continued support of these events. Guest speaker this month is Mr Benjamin Alexander, Trade Adviser, TradeStart, Principal Trade and Investment Officer, Northern Regional Network, Trade and Investment Queensland.

16.01.2022 NEW ON-LINE SYSTEM FOR TRAVELLERS ENTERING PNG - Papua New Guinea has launched an online system for people arriving from overseas to submit an electronic health declaration form (eHDF) 24 hours prior to arrival into the country. The eHDF is an additional precautionary measure to mitigate the risk of importation of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) into the country. All international travellers, including Papua New Guinea nationals arriving into PNG, must submit their health ...declaration electronically, using this link: https://www.pnghdf.info The eHDF had been piloted over the past month to ensure the system is easy to use by the travellers and will generate required information for quarantine monitoring purposes. For an explainer on the eHDF, check out this video link: https://www.facebook.com/PNGNDOH/videos/683330765926040

16.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS AIR NIUGINI....... 45 years since the first international flight arrived at the Cairns Airport on 17 September 1975 - a direct flight on a Fokker Friendship F27 aircraft from PNG to Cairns. Prior to COVID-19 Air Niugini ran 11 services per week between Cairns and Port Moresby with 1.5 million passengers travelling on the service. Well done Air Niugini team you deserve our continued support.

15.01.2022 If you want to find out about Australia's Free Trade Agreements and how they might benefit your export business, join in the next FREE on-line seminar..... https://www.austrade.gov.au//Free-Trade-Agreemen/seminars

14.01.2022 NEW CONSUL-GENERAL LAE - Congratulations to Mr Mark Foxe on his appointment as Australia’s next Consul-General in Lae. Mark is well qualified for the role with a long history of working in the Pacific. Mark recently served as Director of International Engagement, Joint Agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders, Department of Home Affairs. He has previously served overseas in Port Moresby, Jakarta, Port Vila, Dili and Phnom Penh. In Australia he has served with DFAT as ...Director Overseas Security Training Section and has undertaken various roles in the ADF. Mr Foxe replaces outgoing Consul-General Paul Murphy who has been Australia’s Consul-General in Lae since 2017. Tradelinked takes this opportunity to thank Paul for all his assistance, he has been a wonderful partner for Tradelinked in Lae and we wish him all the best for the future.

14.01.2022 Tradelinked Cairns-PNG-Pacific's Business Networking event on Tuesday 25 August is now FULLY BOOKED. Unfortunately we are not able to take any further RSVPs for this event. Tradelinked's next business networking will be held on Tuesday 29 September. A big thank you to all our business supporters.

11.01.2022 COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Papua New Guinea with 62 confirmed cases in the country recorded as at 26 July. The Papua New Guinea government has ordered the mandatory wearing of face masks in Port Moresby amid concerns the country's fragile health system cannot handle a large outbreak. https://amp.sbs.com.au//7321487b-94f1-47b9-ae25-4d8eeb795e

10.01.2022 CAIRNS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & CCIQ's - September Quarter 2020 Pulse Survey - We need your voice! It's undeniable that this year has been quite challenging for business. While the immediate crisis phase of the COVID-19 seems to have passed, its impacts are still ongoing. The insight we gain from you through the Pulse survey, helps us to push for the support your business needs. Since COVID-19 hit, your voice has been featured in over 2,300 media items, highlighting the cha...llenges you have faced in Cairns, and indeed across Queensland, and due to this, we've had some significant wins. It’s more important than ever that we keep the momentum going. To make sure you get the support you need, complete the September Quarter Pulse Survey today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SeptPulseCairns2020

10.01.2022 Congratulations to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville President-elect, Ishmael Toroama and the people of Bougainville! Over the years ACIAR has shared an exc...ellent and constructive relationship with President Toroama, an avid supporter of Bougainville cocoa with a vision to bring it onto the international stage. As winner of the ACIAR-supported ‘Big Beans’ award during the 2017 Bougainville Chocolate Festival, President Toroama’s cocoa was featured at the 2017 Cocoa of Excellence exhibition in Paris drawing the attention of prestigious chocolatiers. The current ACIAR research on cocoa is aimed at developing the cocoa value chain in Bougainville. Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea Autonomous Bougainville Government.

10.01.2022 Reminder the Cairns Tradelinked business networking event scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Tradelinked apologises for any inconvenience caused.

10.01.2022 On the 5th August a media release was published on the newly signed Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP) between Australia and Papua New Guinea. This Partnership will help our two countries move into the future as friends and partners. Read the statement in full here: https://www.pm.gov.au//papua-new-guinea-australia-comprehe

09.01.2022 Great night at the Tradelinked business networking yesterday. Many thanks to Janine Bowmaker, President Study Cairns who gave a passionate talk on how Study Cairns has worked with its International students throughout COVID. Also thanks to Lydia Gah, Holistic Journey who provided us with an insight into her recently published book - Survive and Thrive. Food was excellent as always, well done to The Chambers.

09.01.2022 They did it again, all female crew! Air Niugini's Dash 8 Captain Sharon Tarah and her all female crew who operated PX 206/205 recently from Port Moresby to Ra...baul and back. From left, front row: Cabin crew Josephine Avediba and Debra Kabewa, middle row: Captain Tarah and First Officer Vanessa Nagul, back row: Cabin crew Dika Boto Congratulations ladies, thankyou for flying Air Niugini and Papua New Guinea higher. Thankyou for the inspiration! #AirNiuginipilots #Femalepilots #PapuaNewGuineawomen

06.01.2022 The COVID-19 pandemic has presented PNG business with a unique set of challenges. Adapting to the niupela pasin, or 'new normal', will require all of us to adap...t, innovate, and lead in new ways. In this special online briefing, the CEOs of three of PNG's leading companies will discuss how they are approaching this challenge in their own businesses and what the prospects for growth are for the year ahead. BA PNG Publishing Director Andrew Wilkins in conversation with heads of Kina Bank, Steamships and Paradise Foods Limited See more

06.01.2022 Happy New Year to all....... and off to a flying start the PNG Hunters have announced both the appointment of their assistant coach and their final 29-player squad in the lead up to the 2021 Intrust Super Cup season. Additionally, the Hunters will this year relocate to Queensland for the duration of the 2021 competition. For more info: https://www.qrl.com.au//png-hunters-name-assistant-coach-/

05.01.2022 Tradelinked business networking in Cairns was on tonight, the first time since February. Thanks to our event sponsor EiiC - Exchange, Innovation & Information Centre and to guest speaker Sally Mlikota, President, Cairns Chamber of Commerce. Many thanks to The Chamber and staff for their support in holding a COVID safe event.

05.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN COMMUNITY RAVAGED BY BUSHFIRE SHOCKED BY LAE CITY'S DONATION OF MORE THAN $60,000 A big thank you to the organizers and the people of Lae City, you ...guys have made me proud as your Member for Lae and someone who has been very supportive to the cause since the appeal launch on January 12th 2020. Major thanks to; ~ Lae Chamber of Commerce ~ Rotary Club of Lae/Huon Gulf ~ Lae Lions Club ~ Soroptomist International - LAE Chapter ~ PNGAAA ~ Morobe Provincial Government Sheila Harou ( Chairlady), Jane Kenny (Soroptimist) and John Byrne (LCCI) who have been our contact agents well done. ............................................................................... When Andy Thorp heard his rotary club in the seaside town of Merimbula was being sent a donation from people in Papua New Guinea to help bushfire victims, he was shocked to learn of the amount. The donation totalled more than $60,000. "What a generous thing to do. I thank them very much." Merimbula is one of many towns on the New South Wales east coast that is still recovering months after some of the worst bushfires Australia has ever seen. More than 12.6 million hectares across Australia were burnt, nearly 3,000 homes destroyed and almost 3 billion koalas, kangaroos and other animals were estimated to have been killed or displaced, in Australia's Black Summer bushfires. Images of blood-red skies over the Bega Valley and thousands of people who had been trapped and then evacuated by the Navy were broadcast around the world. In Papua New Guinea's second-largest city, Lae, Sheila Harou saw those pictures on the news and was inspired to take action. "We called out to all our Morobeans to be united in one heart, to give from the heart to console our neighbour," she said. She started a bushfire appeal which saw young people take to the streets pushing wheelbarrows, asking for public donations, while more than 20 organisations also gave money. "Youth groups, churches, businesses, schools, and corporate houses they all participated and gave their contributions in cash and kind," she said. In total, they raised $61,000, which has made its way in recent weeks to communities in the Eden-Monaro electorate. 'These people donating what little they had' The money was given to the Merimbula Rotary Club, which gave $50,000 to the Bega Valley Council. The Rotary Club kept $11,000 for bushfire recovery projects in their town. The act of kindness left Bega Valley Council Shire Mayor Sharon Tapscott astounded. "To read that these people were donating what little they had, I cannot tell you how much this money means to me, not so much in dollar terms but the value in humanitarian terms, it's amazing," she said. Just over 70,000 people live in Lae, the capital city of PNG's Morobe province. Many earn less than a dollar a day, with the Asian Development Bank estimating that 37.5 per cent of Papua New Guineans live below the national poverty line. Ms Tapscott and Ms Harou were able to virtually meet for the first time this week. "I can't express our heartfelt thanks enough for you and the people of Lae," Ms Tapscott told Ms Harou over a video call. "It has been the most remarkable thing that has happened out of all of these fires." They have promised to visit each other once border restrictions between the two countries are lifted. "I'm going to come and say hello," Ms Tapscott said. REBUILDING COMMUNITIES Andy Thorp from the Merimbula Rotary Club said he felt a huge responsibility to honour the people of Lae who had donated so much. "To utilise the money quickly for the purposes for which it was donated, and for something that was worthwhile," he said. The Rotary Club spent the $11,000 on two trailers for BlazeAid, a volunteer-based organisation that repairs fences that were lost in the fires in rural communities. Mr Thorp had a local sign maker create the flag of Morobe Province along with a plaque recognising the contributions and attached them to the back of the trailers, as a way to honour those who had donated. "Those signs will remain on the trailer for the life of the trailer and when they come back from BlazeAid and onto the RFS, and are in the communities, the people will see that," he said. The majority of funds were donated to the Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund, which Ms Tapscott said would benefit communities that were still struggling to recover many months after more than 400 houses were lost and many livelihoods destroyed in the bushfires. "We're struggling to support the people we've had lots of help but we've not only got less than ideal conditions that we're living in, but we've got the mental health side of the issue," Ms Tapscott said. She said the money would be distributed as $500 grants that community members can access for immediate relief, and also put towards mental health recovery. Sheila Harou said she was pleased to hear the money they raised in Lae would help rebuild the homes and hearts of their neighbours across the sea. "From the beginning we said we must give from the heart and it must reach another heart, so it feels good that our money is put to good use supporting our neighbour friend and family out there," she said. "We have our own needs here as well but when we saw the need of our closest neighbour it touched our heart." Source: https://www.abc.net.au//merimbula-receives-bushfi/12531970 #ForABetterLae

04.01.2022 An increase in COVID cases in PNG initiates new domestic travel restrictions ........ PNG has confirmed 151 cases in the past 22 days, of which 142 are from NCD and 9 from the Provinces. These include confirmed cases in Western, West Sepik and Southern Highlands Provinces who have been in contact with cases in Port Moresby. As a result from 8 August no domestic flights may occur from one province to another in PNG except for cargo flights with no passengers, and medivac flights, unless passengers have an approval to travel - Media Release Joint Agency Task Force National Control Centre for COVID 19.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Janine Bowmaker, President of Study Cairns who is one of eight community leaders recognised in the 2021 Cairns Regional Council Australia Day Awards. Ms Bowmaker is the recipient of the inaugural COVID-19 Community Care Award for her support of international students stranded in Cairns as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. When Queensland went into lockdown in early April 2020, Study Cairns estimated that about 2,000 international students were stranded in ...Cairns. They were without government support and were isolated from family and friends of their home countries. The #CairnsCares campaign was the brainchild of volunteer President Ms Bowmaker in response to growing concerns for the wellbeing of international students in the region. Ms Bowmaker recognised that international students were in dire need of support from the community that had encouraged them to choose Cairns to further their education. Janine was guest speaker at a recent Tradelinked Cairns Business Networking event. Well done Janine and team......

03.01.2022 ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT SOLOMON ISLANDS - The Central Bank of Solomon Islands (CBSI) has released its Economic Bulletin (MEB) for the month of August, 2020. View or download a copy here http://www.cbsi.com.sb//uploads/2020/09/MEB-August-2020.pdf GOVERNMENT UPDATE... Update on the economy - Key monthly economic indicators continue to show subdued performance indicating the continuing nature of the COVID-19 shock. The Solomon Islands activity index also shows business activities are well below 2019 levels, as wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, and other business activities are subdued, and the outlook is still very uncertain. Compounding some of the clear impacts of COVID-19 on industries like tourism, the country also experienced other major impacts in other sectors like fishing, where fish catch is only around 55 per cent of the volume of last year. As previously reported, the June 30th forecast of the Solomon Island economy to contract by around negative 4.3 per cent in 2020 still stands. Information sourced through the Business Beat newsletter, Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce.

03.01.2022 Join us for our 2nd Webinar Series on Thursday 3rd September 2020. See Flyer below for more information and visit our website https://lnkd.in/dadYCh3 #miningindustry #petroleumindustry #productionsharing #minerals #hydrocarbons #papuanewguinea #portmoresby #hiltonhotels

02.01.2022 Read about PNG's first Special Economic Zone in the Gulf Province which could benefit international businesses.