In a show of commitment to regional legal excellence, BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) proudly sponsored the closing dinner of the 44th Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) Annual Meeting, to be held from 27 to 31 October at APEC Haus in Port Moresby. In partnership with the Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG), BSP contributed o...

Ahead of the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF 2025) in Fiji, Papua New Guinea’s National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) are positioning the country as a regional leader in value-added processing, sustainable trade, and blue economy development. The forum, scheduled for October 14–15 in Nadi, Fiji, will bring together p...

The Papua New Guinea Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) is preparing to lead a high-level investment mission to Japan in November, in collaboration with the Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) in Tokyo and the PNG Embassy in Tokyo. Scheduled for 4 November 2025, the mission will feature an investment conference at the ANA International Hotel in Tokyo under ...

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, celebrated from 14 to 19 September, brought the nation to the world stage as global leaders, regional partners and international dignitaries joined in commemorating the Golden Jubilee. From Independence Hill to the streets of Port Moresby, the celebrations on 15 and 16 September showcased the unity of “...

Papua New Guinea will co-host the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum (GPF) in 2026, the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) confirmed. Governor Elizabeth Genia accepted the hosting offer on behalf of the country during the 2025 AFI Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia, which drew senior policymakers and central bank leaders fr...

Fifty years after Papua New Guinea’s flag first rose on Independence Hill, thousands of citizens, leaders and international partners gathered at the same site on 16 September to commemorate the country’s Golden Jubilee. At the heart of the ceremony was Prime Minister James Marape’s call for unity, honesty and renewed service as PNG enters its next half...

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to national unity, regional empowerment and inclusive development at the signing of the Port Moresby Papua Accord, a milestone agreement that followed the Papua Governors’ Dialogue. The accord brought together key national and regional leaders from the Southern, or Papuan, region, u...

A new customs detector dog facility has been launched in Port Moresby, marking a significant step in strengthening border protection and deepening the partnership between Australia and Papua New Guinea. “From narcotics and firearms to illicit tobacco and explosives, detector dogs are a powerful non-intrusive screening tool that can complement and, in s...

“We in the Pacific are more than neighbours, we are a family of nations, genetically intertwined through shared ancestry, culture and history. Our roots are deep in the ocean, but our vision must now reach the digital horizon,” declared Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology and Minister for Police Peter Tsiamalili Jr., as he reaffi...

Anne-Shirley Korave, founder of Queenpads and a passionate advocate for women’s health, has been named the overall winner of the prestigious Westpac Outstanding Women Award (WOWA), receiving a total grant of K10,000 (approximately A$4,100 or US$2,650). The award comprises K5,000 for winning the Sustainability category and a further K5,000 as the Overall W...

The Community Affairs and National Content Conference and Exhibition (CANCONEX) has again affirmed its role as a key pillar in Papua New Guinea’s pursuit of inclusive and sustainable development—transforming dialogue into commitment and commitment into national action shaped by the resources sector. In his closing address at CANCONEX 2025, held at APEC...

The 2025 Community Affairs and National Content Conference and Exhibition (CANCONEX), held as part of PNG Resources Week, officially concluded at APEC Haus following three days of dynamic engagement, strategic dialogue and powerful storytelling. Hosted by the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy, CANCONEX 2025 brought together over 1,400 delegates, 78 e...

Papua New Guinea Resources Week celebrated the country’s legacy, progress, and future in the resource sector. Hosted by the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNGCORE), the event brought together more than 1,000 delegates from government, industry, and communities. The week-long program began with the Community Affairs and National Content Conference...

Papua New Guinea’s mining sector took centre stage this week at the inaugural PNG Mining Seminar, held at the Akasaka Intercity Conference Centre in Tokyo. The event, co-hosted by Ok Tedi Mining Limited, marked a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between Japan and Papua New Guinea, showcasing the country’s untapped resource potential an...

PORT MORESBY — The Papua New Guinea Resources Golden Exhibition has entered its third week at APEC Haus, with more than 30 exhibitors from the country’s mining, petroleum and energy sectors showcasing their contributions to PNG’s development. Among the exhibiting companies are Ok Tedi Mining Limited, K92 Mining Limited, Hidden Valley Mine, Simberi (St ...

Port Moresby, 17 July 2025 - Westpac PNG is proud to announce the 21 finalists for the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOW), a prestigious initiative that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women driving progress and transformation across Papua New Guinea. Initiated in 2002 and relaunched this year, the WOW Awards continue to honour women...