Westpac is strengthening its customer-first approach through an expanded series of regional visits in 2026, underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting business growth, financial capability and economic resilience across Papua New Guinea. This month, Westpac’s relationship managers and members of the leadership team travelled within Port Moresb...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has kicked off 2026 by strengthening its commitment to employee health and wellbeing through the 90 Days Live Well Campaign — an initiative launched to help the workforce build healthier, more active and more resilient lifestyles across all operations. A key feature of this year’s campaign, launched in January, is the n...

PNG Air continues to strengthen its operations and network with the arrival of its fourth ATR aircraft in six months, part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal programme, increasing capacity to meet growing demand across the country. The new aircraft will maximise the expanded schedule and enhance operational reliability as PNG Air continues to serve...

Weir’s materials technology capabilities are a key factor in WARMAN® MCR® slurry pumps remaining the preferred solution for mill circuit applications among the world’s major miners. Notably, Weir’s long-standing expertise in elastomer science enables its rubber-lined pumps to compete directly with, and often outperform, metal-lined alternatives in abrasiv...

In today’s fast-changing digital world, businesses need more than short-term solutions to stay competitive—they need resilience. Daltron PNG, a leader in information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, is committed to helping businesses in Papua New Guinea secure their digital futures. With a focus on observability, AI-driven cybersecurity, and ...

Steamships has launched two community grants programmes to coincide with Global Community Engagement Day, reinforcing its focus on volunteerism and community-led development across Papua New Guinea. The company introduced the Steamies LEAD Grants Programme, an internal initiative aimed at enabling employees to design and lead their own community projec...

Nambawan Super Limited has supported teachers during the Teaching Service Commission’s Resumption of Duty Programme, joining about 3,000 educators at Lae Secondary School in Morobe province. The event marked Nambawan Super’s first member engagement activity for 2026 and reflected the fund’s commitment to delivering superannuation education and services...

O.M. Holdings Limited has appointed longtime executive Fintan Lalor as its new chief executive officer, effective Feb. 2, 2026, marking a leadership transition aimed at ensuring continuity and supporting the company’s next phase of growth. The company said Lalor will succeed Peter Aitsi, who has served as executive director for the past two years follo...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has reinforced its commitment to addressing domestic and family violence in Papua New Guinea by supporting Femili PNG, a leading non-government organisation providing essential services to survivors of violence across the country. As part of this partnership, Ok Tedi purchased Femili PNG’s coffee, sourced from the Weste...

Pacific Towing (PacTow) has successfully refloated the grounded Coral Expeditions cruise vessel Coral Adventurer (IMO 9838644). The refloating operation was completed on the afternoon of December 30, 2025, near Dregerhafen, approximately 65 miles north-east of Lae, Papua New Guinea. Following the vessel’s grounding, Pacific Towing was engaged to lea...

PNG CR Services is boosting female participation in the country’s construction sector through its Wok Meri Strong Program, a structured workforce development initiative integrated into the company’s project delivery model. The program is designed to increase meaningful and sustainable participation of women across PNG CR’s construction and infrastructu...

Following an extensive executive search in Papua New Guinea and the broader Asia-Pacific region, Nambawan Super Limited announced that its Trustee Board of Directors has appointed Lachlan Baird as the company’s incoming chief executive officer, effective 1 January 2026. Baird will succeed Paul Sayer, who is stepping down after a successful eight-year t...

When Tisa Bank brought in Saamrat Dutta to lead its strategic objectives, it wasn’t just making a hire - it was placing a strategic bet on a leader known for steering transformation even in the most complex environments. Saamrat carries with him over 25 years of international banking and fintech experience, but what truly sets him apart is his instinct...

PacSuper has announced the launch of I-WE Supa, a voluntary retirement savings pathway championed and driven by PNG Indigenous Women Enterprises Connect (PNG IWEC) to support women across Papua New Guinea. The initiative was developed in direct response to the financial exclusion experienced by women in the informal economy, including market vendors, c...

ShieldCrete® International has established a significant presence in Papua New Guinea through a strategic joint venture between Malaysia-based ShieldCrete® International and local partner Workforce South Pacific, creating ShieldCrete® South Pacific (SCSP). This advanced coatings company operates major facilities in Port Moresby and brings over 30 years of...

With over 70 years of manufacturing in Papua New Guinea, PNG Forest Products has long been an industry leader in Engineered Wood Products across the South Pacific, Australasia, and South East Asia. Their extensive range of products and services for the domestic and export markets includes pressure-treated pine timber and plywood; kit homes and prefabri...