The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) will resume the second Tuguba Regional Director Election after long-running leadership disputes among the remaining Tuguba clans were resolved through a court-supervised mediation process. MRDC said the resolution of disputes involving the Jugu, Tabu and Ware 2 clans marked the completion of its programm...

Nasfund Chief Financial Officer Debbie Oli has underscored the importance of financial literacy for women leaders, encouraging participants in the PNG Business Coalition for Women's (BCFW) Senior Executive Women's Programme (SEWP) Cohort 23 to build confidence in understanding and interpreting financial statements. Speaking during the programme last we...

The National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) has recognised Prima Smallgoods Limited and Food Pro for their commitment to food safety after both companies successfully achieved Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification. Prima Smallgoods received HACCP re-certification, while Food Pro was awarded HACCP cer...

Goodman Fielder International (PNG) Limited has received Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) certification for its Port Moresby bakery and flour mill operations. The certificates were presented by the National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in recognition of the company's commitment to...

The National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (NISIT), through its accreditation arm, the Papua New Guinea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (PNGLAS), has presented Simberi Gold Company Limited with an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certificate of accreditation for the Simberi Gold Mine Process Laboratory, recognising the company's commitment to technic...

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, announced its debut in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites – a 394-key hotel located in Port Moresby’s central business and government district, five minutes from Jacksons International Airport and connected to the ...

The New Ireland Provincial Government has committed K1 million to a new partnership with the Fresh Produce Development Authority (FPDA), aiming to transform agriculture into a stronger economic driver while improving food security and increasing household incomes across the province. The investment is part of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (M...

South Pacific Metals Corp. has begun the first phase of field exploration at its Kili Teke Copper-Gold Project in Hela Province, targeting mineralisation beyond the project's existing 4.2-million-ounce gold-equivalent inferred resource as it advances toward its maiden drilling campaign later this year. The Vancouver-based explorer said more than 95% of...

Simberi Gold Company Ltd.'s Process Laboratory has achieved ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, an internationally recognised standard for testing and calibration laboratories, strengthening confidence in the reliability of its gold assay results and production reporting. The accreditation was granted on 6 July 2026 following a 15-month assessment process tha...

FX Business Centre, a business unit of the Remington Group, has partnered with the National Judicial Staff Services (NJSS) to digitize decades of court records, marking a major step toward modernizing the country's judicial records management system. The initiative aims to address the growing challenge of managing the NJSS's extensive archive of physic...

Papua New Guinea's economy is expected to grow faster than the global average this year, supported by both its resource and non-resource sectors, according to the latest Westpac PNG Economic Update and Outlook, which Prime Minister James Marape said validates the government's economic reforms. Westpac forecasts Papua New Guinea's real gross domestic pr...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) is aware of concerns circulating on social media regarding the health conditions reportedly affecting several women from communities along the Fly River system. The company has taken immediate steps to ensure the matter is assessed objectively and independently. Ok Tedi takes all concerns relating to community health an...

The National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has welcomed Robert Naguri as Papua New Guinea's new minister for information and communications technology while commending outgoing minister Timothy Masiu for advancing the country's digital transformation agenda. Speaking at the official handover ceremony at the National Broadc...

International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has welcomed R&F Group Chairman and President Li Zhang to Papua New Guinea, expressing confidence that the Chinese property developer will consider major investments in the country's tourism, hospitality and real estate sectors. Li arrived in Port Moresby on Tuesday aboard a private jet after...

The Autonomous Region of Bougainville is seeking national government support to establish a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru backing plans to advance the proposed Soraken Integrated Special Economic Zone. Bougainville Regional Member and Works and Highways Minister Peter Tsiamalili met with Maru...

The Morobe Provincial Government is seeking to develop a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at the 1,400-hectare Wawin Farm in Huon Gulf District, with support from International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru, as it aims to transform the site into a manufacturing and agriculture hub. Governor Rainbo Paita said the proposed Wawin Integrated Specia...

The Papua New Guinea government has exercised its equity participation rights in Pacific Lime and Cement's Central Lime Project, acquiring a 13% stake for US$16.3 million under the Project Development Agreement signed in March. Pacific Lime and Cement (ASX: PLA; PNGX: PLC) said the investment will be held through the state's nominee, Kumul Mineral Hold...

For decades, governments have challenged the resources sector to do more than extract natural resources—they have called on the industry to create opportunities, build businesses and ensure local communities share in the economic benefits of development. At Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi), this commitment is not just a policy document; it is being delive...

Papua New Guinea has won the Best Booth Award in the National Tourism Organisation (NTO) category at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila, Philippines, highlighting the country's growing profile as a tourism destination in Asia. The award was presented during the three-day expo held from July 10 to 12, recognizing Papua New Guinea's exhibition booth ...

Westpac PNG recognized seven women for their leadership and contributions to communities across Papua New Guinea during the 2026 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA) held in Port Moresby on July 25. More than 200 nominations were received from across the country, with winners selected in seven categories: entrepreneurship, not-for-profit, private se...

Steamships has announced a K100 million investment to modernize Pacific Towing's (PacTow) fleet and expand maritime training, reinforcing the company's commitment to safer port operations, reliable marine services and the development of Papua New Guinea's maritime workforce. The investment includes K70 million for two state-of-the-art tugboats that wil...

Misima Minerals Limited (MML) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Milne Bay Provincial Government, paving the way for the company to operate the Misima Aerodrome as part of broader efforts to improve connectivity and support the redevelopment of the Misima Gold Project. The agreement was signed in Alotau on June 19, 2026. Under the MoA,...

The National Parliament of Papua New Guinea has launched a new official website aimed at improving public access to parliamentary information and strengthening transparency, with support from the Australian government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The website was developed under the Strengthening Papua New Guinea's Parliament Pro...

PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNG Ports) has declared an interim dividend of K22.5 million to its shareholder, Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH), for the 2025 financial year, based on an estimated Net Operating Profit After Tax (NOPAT) of K90 million. The company said the final dividend for FY2025 will be declared after the completion of its audited f...