Author : Leanne Jorari

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is a graduate of the Queensland University of Technology with a degree in Creative Industries, including a major in Business. For the past three years she has been a Producer and Presenter of EMTV's premium business program, Business PNG.

The Pacific must protect its interests

Leanne Jorari09/05/2019

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China’s noticeably growing influence in the region in recent years, especially in substantial investments in infrastructure development, has been met with mixed feelings. Some welcome...

Contradictions abound in Papua New Guinea’s Climate fight

Leanne Jorari08/05/2019

by Leanne Jorari08/05/201901029

Pacific Finance Ministers headed into their annual Forum Economic Ministers meet (FEMM) in Suva, Fiji, this morning to discuss economic issues shaping the region. Climate...

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Dame Meg Taylor maintains ‘Pacific Solidarity’ stance

Leanne Jorari08/05/201908/05/2019

by Leanne Jorari08/05/201908/05/201901506

SUVA- The importance of a united Pacific has been stressed by Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General; Dame Meg Taylor as geopolitical tensions continue to weigh...

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Loi Bakani: Foreign Exchange Market Imbalance Greatly Reduced

Leanne Jorari26/01/201926/01/2019

by Leanne Jorari26/01/201926/01/201901392

The Bank of PNG held a press conference today (January 25) following the public’s concerns over the current kina exchange rate and foreign exchange market....

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Industry disputes Beche-de-Mer tax

Leanne Jorari13/12/201813/12/2018

by Leanne Jorari13/12/201813/12/201801189

By Leanne Jorari – EMTV News, Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu 11 December 2018 — Amongst their major revenue policy measures in the 2019 national budget,...

International News Pacific

15th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Begins

Leanne Jorari13/12/201813/12/2018

by Leanne Jorari13/12/201813/12/20180918

By Leanne Jorari – EMTV News, Honolulu, Hawaii Honolulu 10 December 2018 — Delegates from around the Pacific region are gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii,...

News Pacific

Calls to Address High Costs of Fresh Fish and Marine Products

Leanne Jorari13/12/201804/02/2019

by Leanne Jorari13/12/201804/02/201901897

Honolulu 11 December 2018 - It’s no secret that fresh fish is sold at outlandish prices in markets and shops in Papua New Guinea and...

News Pacific

Industry Disputes Beche-de-Mer Tax

Leanne Jorari11/12/201813/12/2018

by Leanne Jorari11/12/201813/12/201801574

Honolulu 11 December 2018 - Amongst their major revenue policy measures in the 2019 national budget, the PNG government recently introduced an export tax on...

News Pacific

15th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Begins

Leanne Jorari10/12/201804/02/2019

by Leanne Jorari10/12/201804/02/20190910

Honolulu 10 December 2018 - Delegates from around the Pacific region are gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii to discuss Tuna for the 15th Western and Central...

Climate Change a PNA Priority

Leanne Jorari09/12/201810/12/2018

by Leanne Jorari09/12/201810/12/201801460

PNA CEO, Ludwig Kumoru, stated that while climate change may result in member countries losing their land, the PNA’s goal is to ensure that they...