The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) provides further details on its Climate Change Policy initiative to address the challenges and opportunities of climate change in Papua New Guinea (PNG). This policy aligns with the International Standard for Sustainable Development and emphasises PNG CORE’s commitment to collaboration and...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially opened the newly redeveloped Kiunga Airport terminal in North Fly District of Western Province, marking a significant milestone in Papua New Guinea’s national infrastructure agenda and reaffirming the Government’s commitment to connecting remote communities through transformative public investments. The occas...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has acknowledged the recent decision by the United States to impose a 10 percent tariff on all Papua New Guinean exports into the American market. Prime Minister Marape said that the Government had been formally briefed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and recognises that the tariff imposition is a decision made und...

In recognition of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Businesses for Health Papua New Guinea (B4H) visited Cricket Papua New Guinea (CPNG) for an informative, interactive session and fielded lots of questions dedicated to the National Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams and the Cricket PNG Staff. In a different kind of training session for the Baramundis, Lewas a...

Rugby League is a national obsession in Papua New Guinea and the award of a team franchise to compete in Australia’s NRL from 2028 will come as a major economic boost for the country, as well as helping to deepen its ties with Australia, says Westpac Senior Economist Justin Smirk, fresh off the back of his visit to PNG. The Hunters NRL team was a major...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to upgrading the Enga Highway from Togoba in Western Highlands to Porgera in Enga, describing it as a vital economic road for the region. Responding to concerns raised by Enga Governor Hon. Sir Peter Ipatas in Parliament, Prime Minister Marape highlighted the Government’s ongoi...

Papua New Guinea and Zealand are currently in talks to elevate their diplomatic partnership of 50 years in the face of PNG’s 50th Independence anniversary. This began recently (25.03.25) when PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon met in the evening at the New Zealand Parliament House to discuss v...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon have signed the refreshed PNG-New Zealand Statement of Partnership 2025 – 2029 to reaffirm their countries’ bilateral relationship. The signing took place at the New Zealand Parliament House Theatrette Room following the leaders’ bilateral meetin...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed Papua New Guinea’s heartfelt gratitude to New Zealand-based non-government organisations who continue to support PNG’s development needs over the 50-year bilateral relationship the country has with New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape was addressing the Council for International Development (CID) and the Adv...

2025 marks a major phase of development, with Paga Hill Estate to take major steps in becoming PNG’s first true world-class tourism and business hub. The project continues to make progressive transformation backed by the Marape-Rosso Government, the multi-billion-kina project has positioned itself as Papua New Guinea’s flagship SEZ, driving investment,...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has underlined his government’s commitment to Infrastructure Development Grants (IDG), ensuring that mining and resource-hosting communities receive essential funding for infrastructure development in preparation for major resource projects. Addressing Parliament today in response to Vice-Minister for Mining and Bulolo ...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the Bougainville peace process, emphasising the significance of the 2001 Bougainville Peace Agreement (BPA) and the necessity for continued dialogue between Papua New Guinea and Bougainville. Speaking at the opening of the First Joint Consultation Meeting with Bou...

Following the recent announcement of its Energy Transition Policy, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) provides further details on this initiative, which focuses on promoting sustainable energy practices and addressing climate change. This policy underscores PNG CORE's commitment to facilitating a just and equitable transiti...

The Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) marks a half-century of dedicated service to the development of Papua New Guinea's infrastructure and its ongoing commitment to national progress with the launch of its 50th Golden Jubilee logo on March 4. The new Golden Jubilee logo reflects the department’s rich history in line with PNG’s 50th Jubilee Indep...

Papua New Guinea started its countdown for its participation in the Osaka World Expo, which is expected to attract up to 28 million visitors with more than 160 countries already confirming their participation. Prime Minister James Marape commissioned the launch event for PNG and hosted it along with the Minister for International Trade and Investment, ...

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, the European Union (EU) has signed two new Human Rights thematic grant contracts to support women’s economic empowerment in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The initiative aligns with the United Nations’ global theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” which aims to accelerate action towar...