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...

Steamships has announced a K100 million investment to modernize Pacific Towing's (PacTow) fleet and expand maritime training, reinforcing the company's commitment to safer port operations, reliable marine services and the development of Papua New Guinea's maritime workforce. The investment includes K70 million for two state-of-the-art tugboats that wil...

PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) has declared an interim dividend of K22.5 million to its shareholder, Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH), for the 2025 financial year, based on an estimated Net Operating Profit After Tax (NOPAT) of K90 million. The company said the final dividend for FY2025 will be declared after the completion of its audited f...

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has strengthened the governance capabilities of its trust company directors and senior executives through a two-day directors' training programme delivered by the PNG Institute of Directors (PNGID). About 45 participants, including directors from MRDC trust companies and senior staff from MRDC and its af...

Pacific Towing (PacTow) is joining the international maritime community in marking the 30th anniversary of the International Convention on Salvage 1989 entering into force—a milestone that continues to underpin marine salvage operations, environmental protection, and maritime safety around the world. The Convention entered into force in July 1996 and e...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) officially launched the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy Statement, championed by the Women in Resources and Energy (WIRE) Committee, during PNG Resources Week 2026. The milestone framework establishes a clear industry roadmap for diversity, safety and inclusion across ...

A community in Simbu province now have access to lighting following the successful completion of a solar lighting project in Kakondo. The project, managed by Kakondo Solar Energy for Life (KaSEL), was funded by the Puma Energy Foundation. The project included the installation of a renewable solar power station at a newly built community resource cen...

Steamships Ship Management (SSM) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of  Understanding (MOU) with Tetra Tech Development Pty Ltd, delivery partner of the Australia  Awards PNG Program, reaffirming a long-standing commitment to creating maritime career  pathways for Papua New Guinean (PNG) women.  The agreement supports the continuation o...

 TISA Insurance Group has won four awards at the 2026 Insurance Asia Awards, recognizing its operations in Papua New Guinea and Fiji and marking its second consecutive year of success at the regional awards program. The latest recognition brings the group's total haul to six Insurance Asia Awards over the past two years, underscoring its growth and exp...

PNG Air has officially bid farewell to its iconic Dash 8 fleet, marking the end of an important chapter in the airline's history and the completion of its transition to a modern, all-ATR fleet. For decades, the Dash 8 aircraft served Papua New Guinea with distinction, earning a reputation for reliability and versatility while connecting communities, su...

Westpac PNG brought together employees and their families from across the country in Port Moresby on 27 June 2026 for its Sporting Day and Gala Night, celebrating teamwork, wellbeing, connection and the strength of its people. The day was organised by a committee of Westpac PNG employees, reflecting the Bank's focus on bringing its people together and ...

Operation Open Heart Foundation Inc. (OOHF) and Air Niugini Limited on 25 June announced the formal signing of a Corporate Responsibility Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), strengthening their long-standing partnership to support life-saving cardiac care for children across Papua New Guinea. Air Niugini's support for Operation Open Heart spans more tha...

Pacific Towing (PacTow) carried out two recent emergency towage operations involving vessels that suffered engine failure in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands waters. The incidents involved MV Khawaii, a general cargo and passenger vessel in PNG waters, and MV Wealth, a Belize-flagged cargo vessel in Solomon Islands. In the PNG incident, PacTow w...

There were tears, quiet smiles and a profound sense of relief at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby 3 June, as baby Sawong Kevin Mitian — one of Papua New Guinea's conjoined twins born last October — finally returned home after spending six months in Australia receiving specialist medical care following separation surgery. Cradled in his mo...

Westpac PNG is proud to announce the 21 finalists for the 2026 Westpac Outstanding Women's Awards, recognising women who are making a meaningful impact across Papua New Guinea through leadership, service, innovation, and community impact. For more than 100 years, Westpac has stood alongside the people of the Pacific, supporting communities, creating op...

High Arctic is expanding its presence in Papua New Guinea through a broader range of industrial services while preparing for the resumption of drilling activities later this year. This marks a new chapter for a company that has operated in the country for nearly two decades. High Arctic's corporate roots date back to 1993 in Canada, while its PNG opera...