Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, MP, has called for stronger civil society engagement to ensure the Pacific’s regional architecture delivers stability, good governance and sustainable economic growth. In his intervention statement at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Dialogue with Civil Society on 9 September in Honiara, Solomo...

In celebration of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, New Porgera Ltd. (NPL) has pledged K100,000 (about USD 23,500–24,000) to the National Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG). The contribution was formally handed over by NPL Country Manager Karo Maha after discussions with NMAG executives and Friends of the Museum (FoM), a non-profit group ded...

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to investor confidence and economic diversification, telling international and local business leaders that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will drive growth while upholding the rule of law and ensuring strong returns. Speaking at the Second PNG SEZ Summit in Port Moresby, Marape hig...

The Governments of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands have taken a decisive step to strengthen their economic and cultural bonds with the soft launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council. Held in Port Moresby, the event brought together leaders from government and business, with both Prime Ministers hailing the initiative as a mil...

Prime Minister James Marape on 5 September farewelled United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres after a four-day visit that placed Papua New Guinea at the heart of global discussions on climate change and sustainable development. Guterres departed from Jacksons International Airport aboard a UN flight, concluding what Marape described as a “pro...

Prime Minister James Marape received a courtesy call from the United Kingdom’s Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West at Melanesian House in Waigani, in a meeting that underscored both countries’ determination to strengthen ties as Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence. The talks came ahead of the upcoming state visit of the Duke of Edi...

Nambawan Super Ltd. (NSL) has expanded its Member Discount Partnership programme with the addition of two new partners, Hongland Hardware & Homecentre and Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences. The fund also renewed its partnerships with Sanctuary Hotel Resort and Spa and BNBM Mt Hagen. NSL Chief Executive Officer Paul Sayer thanked the busine...

Prime Minister James Marape has assured the people of Kotidanga, one of the country’s most isolated regions bordering Gulf and Morobe provinces, that his government is committed to bringing roads, schools and essential services to their doorstep. Speaking to a large gathering at the rugged frontier during the opening of the Trans National Corridor Miss...

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the growth of Papua New Guinea’s overseas STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) scholarship programme, calling it a transformative investment in the nation’s future workforce and leadership. He said the initiative reflected his government’s vision of equipping young Papua New Guineans with worl...

Credit Corporation (PNG) Limited has outlined its transformation into a commercial bank and reported a solid financial performance for 2024, with Chief Executive Officer Danny Robinson reaffirming confidence in the Group’s future. Robinson shared the company’s progress at a Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry breakfast on 27 August 2025, wher...

Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector is set for a sweeping transformation, with Aviation Minister Wake Goi announcing multi-billion Kina investments to modernise airports and expand their role as economic drivers. Goi said the redevelopment programme will focus on five priorities: runway expansions, aircraft parking bays, infrastructure upgrades, termina...

Papua New Guinea marked its 50th Anniversary of Independence and the 50th Anniversary of the Kina and Toea with the launch of a commemorative K50 banknote and 50 toea coin, while also announcing plans for a new K100 note honouring the late Sir Julius Chan to be released in 2026. The commemorative currency was unveiled on 28 and 29 August in a series of...

A delegation from Papua New Guinea’s Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) and Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) visited Aotearoa New Zealand from Saturday 23 to Saturday 30 August 2025 to learn more about climate-resilient infrastructure. The learning exchange programme comes as Papua New Guinea (P...

Papua New Guinea faces imminent placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “Grey List” by 2026, a move that Bank of Papua New Guinea Governor Elizabeth Genia says will have serious implications for investment, trade and the cost of doing business. Speaking at the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) Breakfast Meeting on 6 Aug...

Prime Minister James Marape has described the official visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as a “historic and defining moment” in bilateral relations, reaffirming a shared commitment to peace, prosperity and Pacific solidarity. The visit, from 4 to 6 August, marked a milestone in Papua New Guinea’s diplomatic history as Mr Luxon becam...

Prime Minister James Marape has commended Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands and Physical Planning John Rosso for spearheading historic reforms to Papua New Guinea’s land laws, describing them as essential to securing the country’s future and safeguarding landowners’ rights. Speaking in Parliament during the tabling of amendments to six major...