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...

Close to 500 students from Badihagwa Technical Secondary School visited the PNG Resources Week Golden Expo on Wednesday at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, marking the largest single-school attendance since the event began on 7 July 2025. Badihagwa Technical Secondary School led the attendance figures, sending a large group of Year 11 and Year 12 students to...

A powerful step towards gender equity in Papua New Guinea’s mining, petroleum and energy sectors was taken today with the official launch of the Women in Resources and Energy (WIRE) Committee, an initiative by the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE). As PNG celebrates 50 years of nationhood and industrial growth, the resources sector conti...

"Where would Papua New Guinea be without the resources sector?" That powerful question, posed by Ruth Waram, curator of the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition, set the tone for an evening of reflection, pride and aspiration. Held at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, the formal opening brought together dignitaries, industry leaders, landowners and government officia...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with development partners and the National Government, calling for a more coordinated and transparent approach to delivering development programs for Bougainville’s long-term growth. Speaking during the 2025 Bougainville Development Cooperation Conf...

“The story of our country’s engagement with the world is a story of resources. Explorers came for gold, then oil, and later for gas and minerals. Each of these helped shape not only the economy but the social and political fabric of Papua New Guinea,” said Anthony Smaré, President of the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy, at the official opening of the ...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Wayne Tkatchenko attended the 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 11 July, where he delivered a landmark address reaffirming PNG’s aspiration to transition from ASEAN Special Observer to full membership. Minister Tkatchenko emphasised the strategic an...