A group of students from Buk bilong Pikinini’s Koki Library Learning Centre recently swapped classroom walls for the deck of a working tugboat, stepping into the world of maritime operations as part of a new partnership between Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) and Svitzer PNG. The partnership, launched through a K20,000 contribution from Svitzer PNG to suppor...

For many students at Evedahana Primary and Junior High School, the start of Term 2 brought more than just a return to classes — it brought shelves of new stories, learning opportunities, and renewed excitement for reading. Through a partnership between maritime services company Svitzer PNG and literacy-focused nonprofit Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP), 2,000...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) is joining hands with the community to fight tuberculosis (TB), one of the leading health challenges in Western Province. The initiative follows an awareness campaign carried out by Ok Tedi’s Health Services team at Wangbin Village, a mine village located on the outskirts of the township. The campaign focused on dispell...

Westpac Bank PNG Limited has congratulated the PNG Indigenous team following an impressive campaign at the 2026 National Indigenous Cricket Championships (NICC) in Mackay, Australia, where Papua New Guinea received the NICC Men’s Spirit of Cricket Award and players secured multiple Westpac match honours throughout the tournament. Held on Yuwibara Count...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has strengthened its position as one of Papua New Guinea’s leading investors in human capital through the awarding of its 2026 Undergraduate Scholarships to high-performing students from three universities across the country. As part of its ongoing investment in education and skills development, Ok Tedi recently awarded...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has donated K1.25 million to Milne Bay Province to support relief efforts for communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila. Of the total amount, K1 million will go to the Milne Bay Provincial Disaster Committee, while K250,000 will support relief efforts in the Samarai-Murua district. Ok Tedi hosted a presentation ...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has established a kidney dialysis facility in Tabubil to service its employees and the community, marking a significant step in the fight against kidney failure. Kidney failure is one of the critical health challenges facing the region and the rest of PNG. Delivered in close partnership with the PNG Kidney Foundation, t...

Dentons has strengthened its disputes capability in Papua New Guinea with the promotion of Gertrude Tamade to litigation partner in its local office. Tamade, a senior litigation lawyer with more than 20 years of experience, advises on complex commercial and civil matters. Her appointment is expected to enhance the firm’s capacity to support clients nav...

Following a landslide in March that caused significant damage to road infrastructure and homes in Lumi, West Sepik Province, local businesses have stepped forward to support the Sandaun Provincial Administration’s efforts to restore critical services. In response to an invitation to assist, Frieda River Limited (FRL) has provided vital support to affec...

Sport continues to play a powerful role in shaping communities across Papua New Guinea, and few exemplify this impact more strongly than Rutha-Meu Omenefa, winner of the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA) Sports & Arts category. Based in Goroka, Rutha-Meu is a dedicated coach, youth mentor, and community leader. She uses sport as a platfo...

PNG Air wishes to advise the travelling public and the people of Wewak that flights to and from Wewak may be suspended if there is no immediate improvement in the protection of airport facilities, infrastructure, and company property. On April 21, 2026, during the morning hours, there was an attempt to use slingshots; however, no damage was caused to t...

Air Niugini has completed the training of its first batch of Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) to support its expanding fleet, including the Airbus A220. The airline said the engineers underwent intensive training covering theoretical coursework, hands-on experience and specialized technical instruction at international facilities. A t...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable development in PNG through investments in education and workforce capability building. Seven undergraduate scholarship recipients have graduated from the PNG University of Technology (Unitech) and are now joining the company’s 2026 Graduate Development Scheme (GDS). ...

The Remington Group, through its business unit Remington Technology, has been appointed as Mimaki’s first locally based dealer in Papua New Guinea, improving access to world-class wide-format printing technology and local support across the country. Until now, customers in PNG have primarily been supported through Mimaki’s Australian dealer network, wh...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL), the corporate trustee of Papua New Guinea’s largest superfund, today issued a statement reassuring its 245,504 members and the general public, while highlighting the broader economic implications of rising fuel costs on households and businesses across the country. The Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC)...

Frieda River Limited (FRL) has taken a major leap forward in communications capability through its partnership with TE (PNG) Ltd to roll out its newest satellite technology at the project site. The project site is situated in one of PNG’s most geographically challenging regions, where rugged mountains and vast river systems have long prevented the inst...