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The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) has called for stronger municipal management, improved service delivery and closer cooperation with the private sector as Port Moresby enters a new phase of growth following Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary.

In his Independence message, NCDC City Manager Ravu Frank said Port Moresby’s role as the centre of government, commerce and international engagement placed the capital at the heart of PNG’s economic development.

He said the 51st anniversary was an opportunity to reflect on the c
Chinese mining company Lingbao Gold Group has agreed to acquire St Barbara Ltd.'s remaining interest in Tabar Islands Holdings Pty Ltd., paving the way for Lingbao to take full ownership of the New Simberi operation and exploration interests across Papua New Guinea's Tabar Islands.

The agreement, announced Sept. 10, is valued at A$410 million in cash, with a further A$43 million repayment to St Barbara for its construction capital contribution between April 2026 and the signing of the deal.

Completion is targeted for March 2027, subject to conditions and r
The PNG LNG Project has safely produced more than 100 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas since operations began in 2014, marking a major milestone for Papua New Guinea's petroleum industry.

The project, operated by ExxonMobil PNG Ltd., has connected Papua New Guinea's natural gas resources with global energy markets while supporting national development through employment, training, local business opportunities and community investment.

PNG LNG is an integrated gas development that produces natural gas from fields in Hela and Southern Highlands provin
Reeves Envico and CE Group have commenced work on the 22-kilometre transmission line that will connect renewable energy from Tina River with the homes, businesses and essential services of Honiara.

Against the rolling hills and demanding terrain of Guadalcanal, work is beginning on a connection that will carry more than electricity.

The new transmission line will extend 22 kilometres from the Tina River Hydropower Facility to Lungga Power Station and the Honiara national electricity grid. Once complete, it will carry up to 15 megawatts of renewable power to the ca
The Autonomous Bougainville Government is seeking to increase agricultural revenues by strengthening cocoa production, regulation and downstream processing across the region.

Speaking at the 2026 Bougainville Chocolate Festival in Buin, Minister for Primary Industry Clarence Dency said agricultural commodities should become a leading source of fiscal revenue for Bougainville and called on development and donor partners to support the government’s strategy to add value to agricultural products.

Dency urged cocoa farmers to maintain high-quality production and
Japan and Papua New Guinea have formalised grant assistance for a landslide-prone section of the Kokopo-Rabaul Coastal Trunk Road and a scholarship program for PNG public servants, strengthening bilateral development cooperation between the two countries.

The projects were formalised on Sept. 18 through the signing of an Exchange of Note and Grant Agreement between the PNG government and Japan, with implementation to be supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under Japan’s official development assistance program.

The projects — t
The Morobe Provincial Government is restructuring its tourism board to strengthen coordination across the industry and give businesses and communities a greater role in developing tourism opportunities across the province.

The Morobe Provincial Executive Council has appointed a new Tourism Board to advise and support the Provincial Government and Administration, with its membership drawn from tourism, business, agriculture, transport and community sectors.

The new structure moves away from appointments based primarily on political nominations and is intended to es
Editor’s Note: In this issue, Michael McWalter, former Director of the Petroleum Division and Adviser to the Government of Papua New Guinea, and erstwhile petroleum adviser to the Governments of Ghana, Liberia, Cambodia, Sao Tome, and South Sudan writes about Liquefied Natural Gas. He is a certified petroleum geologist, and technical specialist in upstream petroleum industry regulation, administration, and institutional development. 

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With over 70 years of manufacturing in Papua New Guinea, PNG Forest Products has long been an industry leader in Engineered Wood Products across the South Pacific, Australasia, and South East Asia.
Their extensive range of products and services for the domestic and export markets includes pressure-treated pine timber and plywood; kit homes and prefabricated buildings; modular bridges and bridge decking; and project construction and infrastructure development.
In fact, PNGFP is the largest supplier of timber housing and infrastructure projects in the South Pacific, having delivered more than
Hastings Deering PNG showcased its long-standing commitment to Papua New Guinea's resources sector at this year's event, while highlighting the important role skills development and local capability continue to play in supporting the nation's growth.

A key highlight for Hastings Deering PNG was an exclusive visit from Prime Minister James Marape ahead of the official opening of the exhibition.

During his tour, Prime Minister Marape visited the Hastings Deering PNG stand. Accompanied by government ministers, industry representatives and members of the m
Westpac Pacific is investing in the future of banking across the region through its Future Banker Development Series, a dedicated professional development program designed to strengthen the skills, confidence and expertise of emerging banking professionals in Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

The six-month program reflects Westpac's commitment to developing talent across the Pacific and equipping employees with the capabilities needed to support customers in an increasingly dynamic financial environment.

Bringing together early- and mid-career banking professionals f