Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) has welcomed progress on the new Cancer Treatment Facility and Kumul Petroleum National Heart Centre at Port Moresby General Hospital, while ordering a review of the stalled Surgical Ward project. The KPHL Board inspected the facilities during a site visit facilitated by PMGH Chief Executive Officer Paki Molume a...

New Porgera Limited (NPL) has launched a new legal scholarship aimed at developing the next generation of commercial lawyers in Papua New Guinea. The New Porgera Ltd Legal Scholarship was officially launched at the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Law by NPL Country Manager Karo Maha and Deputy Dean of Planning Sumasy Singin. The programme...

The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) has surpassed K10 billion in net asset value (NAV) for the first time. As of June 30, 2026, the fund’s net assets stood at K10.25 billion, up from K9.45 billion at the end of 2025. Nasfund Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Sharma said the milestone reflected the fund’s prudent financial management, strong gove...

Byrnecut, one of the world’s leading underground mining contractors, has invested in a fleet of 20 Sandvik underground drills, loaders and trucks and five raise boring systems to support its operations across Australia, Canada, West Africa and Southern Africa. Byrnecut’s latest investment includes four Sandvik DD422i development drills, four Toro® LH62...

Grade 12 science students from Kokopo Technical Secondary School gained firsthand exposure to aviation engineering during an educational visit to Tokua Airport in Rabaul, where Air Niugini engineers were replacing an engine on a Fokker 70 aircraft. The visit was organized as part of the school's Science and Technology learning program and gave students...

K92 Mining Inc. has committed PGK3 million in in-kind assistance to support Papua New Guinea government's response to El Niño-related impacts across Eastern Highlands and Morobe provinces and Usino-Bundi District in Madang Province. The assistance will target communities affected by prolonged dry conditions, water shortages, crop losses, food insecurit...

For ten years, Project Yumi has been making a difference in communities across Papua New Guinea, building partnerships, strengthening local capacity and delivering practical initiatives that continue to create lasting impact. What began as a grassroots effort has grown into an Australian-registered charity working alongside communities in 20 of Papua N...

With urban migration putting increased pressure on housing in centres such as Port Moresby, Lae, Mt Hagen and Kokopo, Nasfund has reintroduced its virtual member education sessions this August. The move underscores the Fund’s commitment to digital innovation while responding proactively to members’ concerns. Running throughout the month, the free on...

Air Niugini will resume direct flights between Port Moresby and Auckland from 17 November, restoring the only non-stop air service between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand for the first time in more than 26 years. The national carrier will operate three return services a week, reducing travel times by removing the need for passengers and freight to tra...

Securing a comfortable retirement should be achievable for every hardworking Papua New Guinean. Whether employed in the public or private sector, working for a small business, self-employed or earning an income in the informal economy, everyone should have access to superannuation. Speaking on behalf of Nasfund CEO Rajeev Sharma at the recent Papua New...

Nasfund Chief Financial Officer Debbie Oli has underscored the importance of financial literacy for women leaders, encouraging participants in the PNG Business Coalition for Women's (BCFW) Senior Executive Women's Programme (SEWP) Cohort 23 to build confidence in understanding and interpreting financial statements. Speaking during the programme last we...

The National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) has recognised Prima Smallgoods Limited and Food Pro for their commitment to food safety after both companies successfully achieved Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification. Prima Smallgoods received HACCP re-certification, while Food Pro was awarded HACCP cer...

Goodman Fielder International (PNG) Limited has received Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification for its Port Moresby bakery and flour mill operations. The certificates were presented by the National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in recognition of the company's commitment to...

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announced its debut in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites – a 394-key hotel located in Port Moresby’s central business and government district, five minutes from Jacksons International Airport and connected to the ...

FX Business Centre, a business unit of the Remington Group, has partnered with the National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) to digitize decades of court records, marking a major step toward modernizing the country's judicial records management system. The initiative aims to address the growing challenge of managing the NJSS's extensive archive of physic...

Westpac PNG recognized seven women for their leadership and contributions to communities across Papua New Guinea during the 2026 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA) held in Port Moresby on July 25. More than 200 nominations were received from across the country, with winners selected in seven categories: entrepreneurship, not-for-profit, private se...