New Zealand High Commissioner Georgina Roberts has reaffirmed her country's commitment to deepening economic and people-to-people ties with Papua New Guinea during her first official visit to Lae, the country's industrial and commercial hub. Roberts, accompanied by New Zealand Honorary Consul in Lae Zoe Harrison, met with local authorities, business le...

TISA Bank has officially opened its Kavieng Branch, marking a significant milestone in the bank's commitment to expanding access to banking services in New Ireland Province. The opening ceremony was held in Kavieng and attended by the Governor of New Ireland Province, the Honourable Byron Chan, alongside provincial leaders, TISA Bank representatives, b...

Papua New Guinea’s ports are more than gateways for cargo. They are the economic arteries of a nation. With a bold 30-Year Infrastructure Master Plan now being realised, PNG Ports Corporation is modernising its network to connect communities, attract investment and navigate towards the next generation of national growth. PNG Ports Corporation Limited (...

New Ireland Governor Byron Chan is pursuing international education partnerships aimed at strengthening the province's public sector workforce, a move viewed as central to efforts to improve governance, attract investment and prepare the province for greater autonomy and economic self-reliance. Chan traveled to the Philippines in the second week of Jun...

The Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council (DPMNEC) has officially launched its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment System as part of the government's efforts to modernise public-sector financial management, improve efficiency and strengthen accountability. The announcement was made by Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu...

Papua New Guinea's Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the International Training Institute (ITI) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital skills development, research and innovation. The agreement, signed in Port Moresby on June 9, seeks to...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called on cabinet ministers, government departments and agencies, provincial governors and district members of parliament to publicly present detailed reports on achievements, spending and challenges within their respective sectors and jurisdictions over the past seven years. The directive follows Marape...

Papua New Guinea and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding trade, investment and sustainable development cooperation, with more than 300 participants from PNG and Europe gathering in Port Moresby for the 5th EU–PNG Business Forum. Held at the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences on June 2–3 under the theme “The EU Globa...

Ok Tedi Mining Ltd. (OTML) marked World Environment Day 2026 with extensive tree-planting and community sustainability initiatives across its operations, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship, climate action and sustainable development. The company planted more than 900 trees representing over 30 native species in Tabubil and Bige as...

Nationwide Ticketing Access Expanded Through Post PNG’s Trusted Branch Network | PNG Air Ranks 3rd in Regional On-Time Performance | Phasing Out of the Dash 8 and New ATR Fleet Era Begins PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s People’s Choice Airline, today officially relaunched its partnership with Post PNG, expanding access to airline ticketing services through...

Papua New Guinea has launched a new set of green finance standards and policy tools as it seeks to mobilize greater investment into climate-resilient development and strengthen the sustainability of its financial system. The initiatives were unveiled during the Green Finance Summit 2026, which opened in Port Moresby on May 27 under the theme "Greening ...

Papua New Guinea is poised to enter a new era of aviation innovation through strategic partnerships with global aviation technology leaders, aimed at modernising the country's air navigation and traffic management capabilities. NiuSky Pacific announced collaborations with Australia's Skykraft and Italy's ENAV Group that will focus on key areas includin...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape used a video address to the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo in Brisbane to reassure investors of the government's commitment to business, economic reform and long-term growth, while urging companies to look beyond the country's traditional mining and petroleum sectors. Unable ...

A total of 18 officers from the National Information and Communications Technology Authority have been inducted into Papua New Guinea's public service after successfully completing a government induction program aimed at strengthening professionalism and accountability within the sector. The officers completed the National Certificate 2 in Government –...

PNG DataCo Limited, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Paul Komboi, on 28 May has signed a series of strategic agreements with the Morobe Provincial Government (MPG), marking a major milestone in the province’s journey toward becoming Papua New Guinea’s leading digitally enabled sub-national government. The agreements, signed at Parliament...

Twenty-three approved employers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme have travelled to Papua New Guinea to attend the PNG PALM Expo this week. Twenty-eight representatives from the Australian businesses are engaging with key partners to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of employing Papua New Guinean workers through the P...