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...

Papua New Guinea and China will hold the inaugural PNG-China Business Forum and Trade Expo in Guangzhou, China, on Oct. 20 and 21, 2026, Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru announced on 27 May. Maru said the event would mark the first business forum jointly hosted by the two countries following 50 years of bilateral relations. "While we have ...

Air Niugini has expanded its corporate services and regional operations through a new corporate payment solutions initiative and the opening of a new flagship sales office in Wewak, East Sepik Province. The national carrier hosted a corporate client information and awareness session at Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby focused on the Universal Air Travel P...

Three Papua New Guinean landowner companies have acquired three new ATR42-600 aircraft that will be leased to PNG Air under a long-term arrangement linked to Ok Tedi Mining operations. According to a government statement, the aircraft are being acquired through Ok Tedi Mining shareholder companies Mineral Resources Star Mountain, Mineral Resources Ok T...

Papua New Guinea’s International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has urged the newly launched PNG Diwai Holdings Limited, or PNG DHL, to begin its downstream timber processing ambitions with a single facility before expanding into larger manufacturing operations. Speaking during the launch of PNG DHL and four downstream processing facilities...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Steamships Trading Company (Steamships) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a framework for collaboration between ABG institutions, traditional land custodians and Steamships. The MOU follows a longstanding series of consultative engagements between tra...

Papua New Guinea’s investment climate, grey listing status, and preparations for major resource and infrastructure projects were among the key issues discussed during a question-and-answer session at the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) breakfast meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Royal Papua Yacht Club in Port Moresby. Res...