Prime Minister Hon. James Marape met with Indonesia’s newly inaugurated President, H.E. Prabowo Subianto, in Jakarta shortly after the President's official swearing-in. The bilateral meeting, held at the Presidential Palace, focused on the future of relations between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. “President Subianto and I had a very productive bilate...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Papua New Guinean-owned businesses to maintain a strong presence and foster ongoing commercial relationships between Papua New Guinea and Samoa. Prime Minister Marape highlighted that both countries share similar values and aspirations for development, and PNG-owned businesses operating in Samoa have significa...

Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, signed a framework agreement with the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas, establishing a commitment between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu to pursue, develop, and implement economic and technical cooperation activities for the benefit of both countries’ citizens. The signing took place at the Taum...

As part of the on-going efforts to enhance national content within the resources sector in Papua New Guinea, the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is pleased to announce the establishment of its National Content Committee. This Committee, endorsed by the PNG CORE Council in its September meeting, will now lead the industry’s efforts to a...

Innovative technology has shifted business operations from traditional to modern methods. In an interview with PNG Business News, Remington Group CEO Navin Raju shared his vision and stressed the necessity of adapting to these changes. The Remington Group Board of Directors recently appointed Raju as the new CEO, recognizing his extensive experience in...

The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru in his meeting recently with the new Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea (PNG), His Excellency Yang Xiaoguang made a commitment to deliver the PNG-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) feasibility study report by the end of this month. Minister Maru said: “This report will determine t...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has acknowledged the special bond Papua New Guinea has with Japan, as he congratulated Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 50 years of delivering Japan’s development assistance to PNG. JICA, the Japanese government agency that delivers the bulk of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) to developing coun...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described New Zealand as “steady and reliable” in its partnership with Papua New Guinea during his meeting with New Zealand High Commissioner, H.E Peter Zwart recently. The bilateral meeting saw the two leaders discuss common issues of mutual interest between the two countries, New Zealand’s involvement in community...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised that the new casino operations in Port Moresby will be strictly regulated to benefit Papua New Guinea’s economy while safeguarding the welfare of its citizens. Addressing concerns over the recently launched Paga Hill Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Satellite Casino, Prime Minister Marape clarified that this c...

Port Moresby is set to become the heart of Papua New Guinea’s next wave of development and modernisation, with an eye on the booming Asian market, as declared by Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, October 11, 2024. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Paga Hill Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Satellite Casino, Prime Minister Marape emphasi...

A joint understanding has been reached between the Governments of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of the recently appointed independent moderator, Sir Jerry Mateparae. In a ministerial statement delivered in the Bougainville House of Representatives last week, ABG Attorney General and Minister for Bougainville Independence Mission...

Steamships was proud to break ground on Portside Business Park, its new large scale mixed-use development which is managed by its property division, Pacific Palms Property. The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Lands Hon. John Rosso MP and Hon. Dadi Toka Jnr, NCD Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly alon...

The Head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Matsuoka Hideaki, has urged the PNG government and its implementing agencies to maintain strong leadership, foster continued cooperation, and ensure that arrangements with donor agencies like JICA are upheld. This is essential to maximise the benefits derived from the...

The Aropa Airport upgrade project is set to move forward following the recent contract signing between the National Airports Corporation (NAC) and China Railway Construction Group Ltd (CRCG Ltd). The signing was witnessed by Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President, His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, and the National Minister for Civil Aviation,...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) have agreed on a timebound action plan to accelerate the implementation and enhance the performance of ADB-financed projects, following discussions at the 2024 Country Portfolio Review Mission Roundtable Meeting. The hybrid meeting, co-chaired by ADB Country Director for PNG,...

Abau District Member of Parliament, Sir Puka Temu, has urged the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government to adopt e-health solutions to overcome the healthcare challenges posed by the country's remote geography. Speaking at the launch of the pilot Waste-Zone Project at Kupiano Health Centre, Central Province, Sir Temu emphasized the need for digital infrastr...