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Papua New Guinea is nearing the signing phase for the redevelopment of the Port of Rabaul following high-level talks in Paris between Prime Minister James Marape, French development agency Agence Française de Développement, or AFD, French government officials and European development partners. The discussions, held on May 19, focused on infrastructure ...

Prime Minister James Marape says major road infrastructure developments in West New Britain Province are demonstrating how transport connectivity can stimulate agriculture and broaden economic participation across Papua New Guinea. Speaking after travelling along the improving road corridor linking Kimbe in West New Britain Province and Kokopo in East ...

Prime Minister James Marape says the government’s Connect PNG infrastructure program is intended to transform road networks into “economic corridors” that unlock agriculture and other renewable-sector opportunities across Papua New Guinea. Speaking on the government’s nationwide road connectivity agenda, Marape said roads being developed throughout the...

Papua New Guinea has strengthened its push to become a regional leader in sustainable ocean industries following the successful hosting of the inaugural 2026 Melanesian Ocean Summit at APEC Haus in Port Moresby from May 11–14. Held under the theme “Ensuring Ocean Protection with Sustainable Ocean Economies,” the four-day summit brought together Pacific...

The redevelopment of Kimbe Port has moved beyond the halfway stage, with a new shipment of heavy construction equipment and materials arriving in early May this year to accelerate one of Papua New Guinea’s key maritime infrastructure projects. The latest barge shipment from Townsville delivered critical equipment for the next phase of works, including ...

Papua New Guinea has only four fully licensed Special Economic Zones, with several projects still awaiting regulatory clearance despite receiving in-principle approval, according to International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru. The licensed zones are Paga Hill, Sea Park, Pacific Lime and Cement, and the PNG Trade Centre, Maru said, emphasiz...

Papua New Guinea, represented by the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL), has taken a strategic position in shaping regional agriculture and food security discussions at the 38th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC38), held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, fro...

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has appointed Shirouzu Kenichi as chief representative of its Papua New Guinea office, effective 15 April, replacing Matsuoka Hideaki, who will depart the country on 19 April to return to the agency’s headquarters in Tokyo. Shirouzu has served as senior representative (deputy chief) since April 2025 and...

Prime Minister James Marape said Papua New Guinea’s economy is strengthening, citing a sharp increase in government revenue over the past seven years, and reiterated that the government will not enter into resource agreements that undervalue national assets. Marape pointed to verified data showing that tax revenue has nearly doubled since 2018, the las...

   Petroleum Resource Development Michael McWalter writes about petroleum development in its widest sense and the finding and extraction of oil and gas resources from the ground to sell them to make money, provide energy and feedstock, and the various roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and their inter-relationships. What is Petroleum Deve...

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...

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 Investment Promotion Authority (IPA), in collaboration with the Business Council of Papua New Guinea (BCPNG) and the PNG Diaspora Business Council of Australia (PNGDBCA), has welcomed a three-day visit to Papua New Guinea by a 35-member PNG-Australia Diaspora Trade and Investment Delegation. The delegation, comprising Papua New Guinean professional...

Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed that Papua New Guinea will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in 2033, marking the country’s second time hosting the prestigious regional forum following APEC 2018. Speaking from Dubai, Prime Minister Marape said the confirmation provides PNG with seven years of preparation and d...

Prime Minister James Marape on 4 February 2026 welcomed the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Exemption of Entry Visa Requirements between Papua New Guinea and the United Arab Emirates, describing it as a major step in strengthening bilateral relations and creating new pathways for tourism, trade, investment, and people-to-people...

Prime Minister James Marape has directed the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) to conduct a comprehensive review of all mining agreements in Papua New Guinea, following record global increases in gold, silver and copper prices. Marape said the surge in commodity prices presents an opportunity for the nation to secure fair an...

The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, on 3 February paid a courtesy visit to fishing companies in Lae, Morobe Province, to outline the Government’s strategic direction for the fisheries industry of Papua New Guinea (PNG). During the visit, Minister Maru met with management and staff of Frabelle PNG Limited, Majestic Se...

Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea is preparing to introduce artificial intelligence into government systems as part of a push to improve efficiency, transparency and fairness across public administration. Speaking after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Marape said discussions with global technology firms hi...