The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru today announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) in its recent Meeting No: 13/2024 approved, in principle, that the Pacific Marine Industrial Zone (PMIZ) in Madang Province will be developed in two phases. “The Phase 1 of the project will be the establishment of a fishing J...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Thursday, August 1, 2024, lauded the Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL) for its visionary leadership and strategic planning in advancing Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry. The Prime Minister made these remarks while officially opening CICL’s impressive K10.6 million Coffee Exports Office Complex in Lae. Followin...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, August 2, 2024, presented a K50 million Infrastructure Development Grant (IDG) to Wafi-Golpu landowners and the Morobe Provincial Government. He emphasised that this is not “free” money but funds intended for infrastructure projects in the six impacted areas and the province. This grant is part of the Government...

In July, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) launched the Papua New Guinea Climate FIRST project with a series of workshops, starting with the New Ireland Province. The Climate FIRST Inception and Stakeholder Consultation Workshop, held on July 22 in Kavieng, marked the beginning of the project's implementation across seven provinces: Eastern High...

From July 12 to 14, the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) highlighted the country's exceptional birding opportunities at the Global Bird Fair (GBF) in Rutland, Oakham, United Kingdom. This major event provided PNG a key platform to engage with international birding tour operators, travel agents, and conservation organizations, enhancin...

The European Union (EU) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are deepening their commitment to environmental sustainability with the EU-funded Forestry, Climate Change, and Biodiversity (EU-FCCB) program. Launched in October 2023, this €55-million initiative aims to integrate forest management, climate action, and biodiversity protection into PNG's development s...

Since its inception in 2022, the Trukai Smart Farmer Program and its partners have so far trained over 400 participants. Trukai Industries Agriculture team has adopted the irrigated rice farming concept as a sustainable initiative to ensure farmers are introduced to best crop management, quality grain management and pest management systems. Trukai I...

The Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Hon. Jelta Wong, revealed that Mr. Noan David Pakop has been appointed as the first Papua New Guinean Director General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA). Mr. Pakop’s appointment, confirmed by the 23rd Forum Fisheries Committee Ministers in Honiara, Solomon Islands, marks a significant m...

The annual Trukai Fun Run 2024 is not just another community event, but a crucial initiative that underscores the business sector's vital role in supporting national pride and athletic excellence. The Fun Run took place on July 7 across ten locations in Papua New Guinea, with more than 1,000 participants in each location. The Fun Run united communit...

The Secretary of the Department of Lands and Physical Planning, Hon. Benjamin Samson, recently provided a comprehensive overview of the steps taken towards implementing the new Strata Title Laws. The Strata Title Laws will provide significant opportunities for investment and employment, broadening the tax income for state and municipal authorities. ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is set to participate at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, says the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru in the second inter-agency meeting for Osaka Expo. Initially, the Government whilst approving PNG’s participation at the Expo also approved a funding of K5.6 million for PNG’s overall p...

Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru is calling on the local investors to invest in the Sea Park Development Project opposite APEC Haus in Port Moresby. Minister Maru made this call today during the groundbreaking ceremony of the phase one of the project- the Azure Residences. The Sea Park Development Project is a K2.2 bil...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced that the State Negotiating Team (SNT) is engaged in full discussions with Wafi-Golpu mine developers Newmont and Harmony, aiming to finalise the Mine Development Contract (MDC). This step is critical in preparing for the issuance of the Special Mining Lease (SML) as soon as possible. Prime Minister Marape also...

The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) and the Madang Provincial Government (MPG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) to introduce financial Inclusion activities in the province. Madang is the first province in the Momase Region and the sixth province to sign a MoU with CEFI, following Milne Bay, West New Britain, Western Highlan...

Despite the operational challenges presented by the recent Mulitaka landslide, Porgera Gold Mine has met or exceeded its targets since resuming mining in December last year, with gold production for the first half of the year above guidance and all-in sustaining costs trending lower. Barrick president and chief executive Mark Bristow, who is in the cou...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned mining executive Mr. Greg McCunn as Chief Executive Officer and director of the Company. Mr. McCunn, a Professional Engineer, has more than 30 years of experience in the international mining sector and an established track record operationally. Mr. McCunn has worked within larg...

The French Ambassador to Papua New Guinea spoke highly of Franco-PNG relations during the French National Day celebrated in Port Moresby on July 14. French National Day or Bastille Day is celebrated worldwide and in Papua New Guinea saw a grand event held at the Marriott Executive Desk venue, presided over by French Ambassador HE Guillaume Lemoine and ...

Weir, a global leader in innovative mining technology, has launched the all-new ENDURON® Orbital range of vibrating screens. Engineered for sand and aggregate, construction, and small tonnage mining operations, the new screens are designed to meet the most demanding of applications. Featuring an all-bolted construction, the screens significantly improv...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. (GPAC) is pleased to announce the commencement of drilling at its Arau Project in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Since acquiring Arau, the GPAC team has rehabilitated road access to the project and constructed nine drill pads. With access to exploration target areas complete, a reverse circulation (RC) drill rig was mobilised to the s...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced recently that the “transformational” PNG LNG Project has brought in K26.3 billion in economic benefits to Papua New Guinea since the export of the first gas in 2014. He made the announcement at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby while addressing a dinner commemorating the 10th anniversary of the PNG LNG Project. ...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed to the Pacific Islands Forum its new Secretary General, Mr Baron Waqa. Prime Minister Marape bid the welcome on behalf of the Government of Papua New Guinea and pledged the country’s support behind Mr Waqa to manage the PIF Secretariat and make sure the Forum continues its work to address issues affecting m...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has met with the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai on the margins of the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in a bilateral meeting. Prime Minister Marape and Prime Minister Salwai discussed issues of common significance and mutual concern, especially relating to the Melanesian Spear- head Group and th...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has on Tuesday (16.07.24) highlighted the 49-year-old bilateral relations Papua New Guinea has with Japan while acknowledging both countries’ commitments to entrenching this re- lationship further. For Papua New Guinea, PM Marape said he hoped to see this deepening further in all areas of cooperation to also cover defen...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Indonesian President Joko Widodo for enabling open dialogue and stronger relations between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, especially over the last three years which have seen reciprocating meetings between the two nations’ leaders. Upon concluding the 3rd PNG-Indonesia Leaders Dialogue in Jakarta recently...