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PNG Air wishes to advise the public and all valued customers that we are currently undertaking a comprehensive risk assessment in Wewak following recent developments affecting operations in the area. The safety and wellbeing of our passengers, crew and ground personnel remain our highest priority. As part of our standard operational procedures, PNG Air...

Papua New Guinea’s digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) agenda took centre stage as the government marked Safer Internet Day 2026 in February, with Acting Information and Communications Technology Minister Peter L. Tsiamalili Jr. reaffirming ICT and AI as critical drivers of economic growth and public sector reform. In a press statem...

Central Province has unveiled a K345 million (approximately US$93.2 million) 2026 budget aimed at accelerating rural economic growth, strengthening governance and improving financial independence, with significant allocations for security, infrastructure, skills development and local enterprise. The budget was formally presented to Treasurer Ian Ling-S...

A K120 million (approximately US$32.4 million) redevelopment of the National Fisheries College’s waterfront training facilities has entered the implementation phase, marking a major investment in Papua New Guinea’s fisheries value chain and long-term revenue diversification strategy. The National Fisheries Authority confirmed that the shorebase trainin...

PNG Air advises the general public that all flights to and from Wewak have been cancelled until further notice following a serious break and enter incident at Boram Airport, Wewak. The incident resulted in significant damage to terminal facilities, including the destruction of critical infrastructure and the loss of valuable computer equipment and esse...

Pacific Towing (PacTow), a leading provider of marine services in the Pacific region, has significantly enhanced its towage capability in the Solomon Islands with the return of Tug Kavachi following a major dry-docking and refurbishment program in Singapore valued at SBD 8 million. Tug Kavachi, a Solomon Islands-flagged vessel managed and operated by a...

OFC Tech Solutions welcomes Colin Edgar, a representative of its global partner Enghouse Interactive, for a strategic partner visit aimed at strengthening enterprise communication and customer experience solutions across Papua New Guinea. The visit reinforces the growing collaboration between Enghouse Interactive and OFC Tech Solutions, focused on deli...

The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) has welcomed the inaugural meeting of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) board, held in Port Moresby, describing it as an important step toward strengthening governance in the country’s petroleum sector. PNG CORE interim executive director Philip Samar commended the new leadership te...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) has received a K50 million payment from the State toward outstanding rental arrears for several properties occupied by government agencies, marking what the fund described as a critical step in resolving a two-year debt. In a statement, NSL said the payment followed constructive discussions with the Government through the D...

National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has urged the government to treat Papua New Guinea’s recent placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list as a catalyst for economic reform, calling for stronger import substitution policies and reduced reliance on unprocessed mineral exports. PNG was placed on the FATF list of Jurisdictio...

Papua New Guinea has been placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s list of Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring, commonly known as the “grey list”, following the FATF plenary in Mexico City on 13 February. The designation subjects PNG to enhanced monitoring by the global financial crime watchdog over weaknesses in its anti-money laundering, coun...

The Minister for Works and Highways, Peter Tsiamalili Jr, has called for stronger accountability, tighter financial management and engineering excellence as the Department of Works and Highways convened its 2025 final quarter budget review in Lae. The three-day review, held at the Lae International Hotel in Morobe Province on Tuesday, Feb. 17, aims to ...

Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology Peter Tsiamalili Jr. formally closed a week-long programme on international cyber law and cybercrime cooperation, calling it a pivotal step in Papua New Guinea’s digital development pathway. The workshop, held at APEC Haus from 9 to 13 February, brought together government agencies, internat...

Preparations are underway for the launch of the From Here to There: The Cost of Government Administration and Services in Bougainville report, following high-level discussions with the National Economic and Fiscal Commission (NEFC) and Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) officials earlier this month. The study represents the most comprehensive cos...

TISA Bank Limited is proud to announce the appointment of Luke Kaul as acting Chief Executive Officer, effective 16 February 2026. Endorsed by the TISA Bank Board, this strategic appointment ensures strong leadership and continuity as the Bank continues to expand its presence in Papua New Guinea’s financial sector. Kaul, a seasoned industry veteran, br...

The European Union (EU) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) held their first “Partnership Dialogue” under Article 3 of the new Partnership Agreement between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the EU (the “Samoa Agreement”) on 12 February in Brussels. The dialogue provided an opportunity for both sides to review bilateral cooperation s...

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) officially announced on 2 February the appointment of Sir Robert Igara, KBE, CMG, as chairman of its Board of Directors, effective December 23, 2025. BPNG Governor Elizabeth Genia welcomed the appointment in a statement, describing Sir Robert’s experience and leadership as significant assets to the institution. “W...

Port Moresby’s long-term transformation agenda has received high-level endorsement, with Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General, Sir Bob Dadae, backing the Amazing Port Moresby Vision 2030 as a national priority — reinforcing the capital’s strategic role as the “Gateway to PNG.” National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop confirmed the endorsement fol...