Weir is pleased to announce the appointment of Mick Henderson as Regional Managing Director for the Minerals Division in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective immediately. Mick brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of delivering results across Eastern Australia and the Pacific Islands. His deep regional insight and customer-first ...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL), the leading superannuation fund in Papua New Guinea, wrapped up its 2025 Regional Engagement and Awareness (E&A) programme with visits to Utu Secondary School in Kavieng and Namatanai Secondary School in New Ireland Province where senior leaders met members, students and teachers to promote financial literacy, hard work a...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) is pleased to announce Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences as the newest partner for its Member Discount Programme. The Member Discount Partner agreement was signed by Hilton Port Moresby Hotel & Residences General Manager Ryan Mikkelson and Commercial Director Robbie Turner, with NSL Chief Member Services Office...

Swire Shipping, a leading shipping company in the Asia-Pacific, announced a significant upgrade to its North Asia Express (NAX) service with the introduction of fixed-day weekly sailings and expanded capacity. Effective 22 August 2025, the service will offer market-leading speed and reliability, significantly enhancing connectivity between the Chinese ...

Westpac PNG has announced the appointment of Miriam Rothera as Head of Retail Banking. This strategic leadership move comes at a pivotal time as the bank focuses on sustainable growth, enhanced community engagement and strong governance aligned with Papua New Guinea’s national development goals. Rothera joins Westpac PNG with 36 years of experience wit...

The APEC Haus in Port Moresby became the centre of the nation’s resource sector from 28 to 31 July as the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNGCORE) staged the highly anticipated PNG Resource Week 2025 under the theme “50 Years of Resources Building PNG Communities.” The annual gathering brought together senior government officials, industry leaders...

The MAPEX Training Institute (MTI), a 100% nationally owned and privately registered higher education provider, has announced an ambitious five-year plan to transition into Papua New Guinea’s first nationally owned private university. In an exclusive interview with PNG Business News during MTI’s 20th anniversary celebration on 16 July, MTI Chairman Dr....

In a sector once dominated by foreign providers, the establishment of nationally owned Niugini Assurance Group Limited (NAGL) in 2019 reflects PNG’s economic maturity. NAGL is rewriting the script with locally driven leadership, tailored insurance solutions and a commitment to protect what matters most — the people. NAGL is a response to the call for f...

The Total Waste Management Group Ltd (TWM) has broken ground on Papua New Guinea’s first Resource Recovery Centre (RRC), a milestone in the country’s shift towards sustainable waste management. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on 16 June at TWM’s Integrated Waste Management Facility in Roku, Central Province, and marks a first-of-its-kind initiative i...

Among the many voices advocating economic progress and regional cooperation at the 40th Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo this year, Dr Ann Clarke and her team from the Businesses for Health: TB & HIV Project (B4H) used their platform to speak out on the ongoing public health crises of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV in Papua New Guin...

As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and frequency, the imperative for robust information security across both government and private sectors in Papua New Guinea has never been more urgent. In a recent interview with PNG Business News, Robert de Haan, founder and chief executive officer of Cypro Pty Ltd, outlined the growing need for proac...

Nick van Voorst is an Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 0640648), a Registered Education Agent (M042) and the owner of Coral Coast Migration Service. He has studied Australian Migration Law at Griffith University in Brisbane and has been working as a Registered Migration Agent since 2006. He is a member of the Migration Institute of Australi...

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Mayur Resources Limited has officially rebranded as Pacific Lime and Cement Limited, marking a major milestone in its transformation into a fully integrated supplier of building and industrial materia The name change reflects the company’s evolution from a resource explorer to an operator focused on producing lime, ceme...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has signed three road construction contracts worth over K390 million (approx. USD 105 million) to improve infrastructure connectivity in Western Province and ensure communities have access to basic goods and services. The three projects include: the construction of the Kiunga–Nomad Road, valued at K294,702,331 (appro...

PORT MORESBY — Westpac PNG is pleased to announce the appointment of Tamzin Wardley as chairwoman of the Board, alongside the appointment of Presley Semi and Michelle Hau’ofa as non-executive directors, effective immediately. These appointments come at a strategic moment for the bank, as Westpac PNG recently welcomed its new chief executive, Andrew Cai...

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