Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL), Papua New Guinea’s national petroleum and energy company, has successfully completed its seismic acquisition campaign across the Kimu and Barikewa petroleum retention licences, where it acts as operator. KPHL Managing Director Wapu Sonk confirmed the milestone, stating: “On Wednesday, 26th March, we complet...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially opened the newly redeveloped Kiunga Airport terminal in North Fly District of Western Province, marking a significant milestone in Papua New Guinea’s national infrastructure agenda and reaffirming the Government’s commitment to connecting remote communities through transformative public investments. The occas...

Prime Minister Hon.James Marape has announced that a comprehensive review of the Ok Tedi Mine operations will be conducted before June 2025, reaffirming his government’s commitment to ensuring fair and sustainable benefits for the people of Western Province. Speaking at the launch of the Kiunga Airport terminal redevelopment, Prime Minister Marape said...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has acknowledged the recent decision by the United States to impose a 10 percent tariff on all Papua New Guinean exports into the American market. Prime Minister Marape said that the Government had been formally briefed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and recognises that the tariff imposition is a decision made und...

You will never know the adventure, beauty and unique experience PNG truly has until you, travel with confidence, with Trans Nuigini Tours. As Papua New Guinea’s leading inbound tour operator, Trans Niugini Tours has been offering world-class travel experiences for over 38 years. With a reputation for excellence, the company not only manages award-wi...

Green Hills Accommodation Village is your ideal destination, located just 5 minutes from Motukea Wharf and 8 minutes from the Port Moresby CBD. Designed to cater to business travelers, corporate groups and individuals, Green Hills offers an all-inclusive stay with no extra charges for daily meals and laundry, plus a full range of services, all in one conv...

NiuDeck from PNG Forest Products is a cost-effective heavy plywood decking system, purpose designed and engineered for re-decking traditional timber and steel bridges for road, wharf and rail applications. With a treatment warranty of 50+ years, NiuDeck requires little maintenance due to PNGFP’s unique veneer preservation treatment, which ensures compl...

PNG Ports Corporation, the owner of 15 of PNG’s ports including the international terminals of Port Moresby and Lae, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Onga as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 April 2025. Onga will head the Commercial Division with some of her core responsibilities being further commercialisation of Ports assets, th...

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) Awards, Papua New Guinea’s leading platform for celebrating the remarkable contributions of women across various sectors. Returning after five years, the WOW Awards continue to honour women who are leading change in business, leadership, sustainability, and the creative indust...

In recognition of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, Businesses for Health Papua New Guinea (B4H) visited Cricket Papua New Guinea (CPNG) for an informative, interactive session and fielded lots of questions dedicated to the National Men’s and Women’s Cricket Teams and the Cricket PNG Staff. In a different kind of training session for the Baramundis, Lewas a...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) CR Services has successfully completed the construction of the dormitories and mess hall supporting the first Regional Centre of Excellence (RCOE) under the Pacific Policing Initiative (PPI). The facility was officially opened on March 21 in Port Moresby by Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) Deputy Commissioner Dr. Phili...

Papua New Guinea has a New Mining Minister, as Prime Minister James Marape announced on 25 March the appointment of the member for Finchaffen, Hon. Rainbo Paita, to the position. Marape made the announcement before departing for an official visit to New Zealand. He confirmed that Paita would assume responsibility for the Mining Ministry following a ...

Rugby League is a national obsession in Papua New Guinea and the award of a team franchise to compete in Australia’s NRL from 2028 will come as a major economic boost for the country, as well as helping to deepen its ties with Australia, says Westpac Senior Economist Justin Smirk, fresh off the back of his visit to PNG. The Hunters NRL team was a major...

Adyton Resources Corporation is pleased to announce that it has now been drilling for over a week on its 100% owned Feni Island Gold-Copper Project in PNG. Two core drilling rigs have been deployed, with plans to operate both rigs continuously on day and night shifts. Adyton contracted Zenex drilling from Lihir to undertake the program, targeting to drill...

The Green Finance Summit 2025 marked a strong set of commitments and partnerships, reinforcing the country’s green finance agenda and accelerating its position as a leader in sustainable finance across the Pacific region. This summit was hosted by the Green Finance Centre (GFC), under the auspicious of the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG), broug...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to upgrading the Enga Highway from Togoba in Western Highlands to Porgera in Enga, describing it as a vital economic road for the region. Responding to concerns raised by Enga Governor Hon. Sir Peter Ipatas in Parliament, Prime Minister Marape highlighted the Government’s ongoi...

Papua New Guinea and Zealand are currently in talks to elevate their diplomatic partnership of 50 years in the face of PNG’s 50th Independence anniversary. This began recently (25.03.25) when PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon met in the evening at the New Zealand Parliament House to discuss v...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon have signed the refreshed PNG-New Zealand Statement of Partnership 2025 – 2029 to reaffirm their countries’ bilateral relationship. The signing took place at the New Zealand Parliament House Theatrette Room following the leaders’ bilateral meetin...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has thanked the New Zealand Government for the engage-ment of Papua New Guineans, who are currently working and living in Blenheim, New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape expressed his appreciation to the Government of New Zealand and the employers especially Hortus Ltd for employing Papua New Guineans through the Recognise...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed Papua New Guinea’s heartfelt gratitude to New Zealand-based non-government organisations who continue to support PNG’s development needs over the 50-year bilateral relationship the country has with New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape was addressing the Council for International Development (CID) and the Adv...

2025 marks a major phase of development, with Paga Hill Estate to take major steps in becoming PNG’s first true world-class tourism and business hub. The project continues to make progressive transformation backed by the Marape-Rosso Government, the multi-billion-kina project has positioned itself as Papua New Guinea’s flagship SEZ, driving investment,...

The Remington Group has officially launched OFC Tech Solutions, marking a new era of innovative ICT, telecommunications, and enterprise solutions for businesses across Papua New Guinea. OFC Tech Solutions, a 100% PNG-owned company, specialises in high-speed internet, unified communications (NEC-certified PABX systems), cybersecurity, data analytics, an...

Four young Solomon Islanders have been awarded maritime cadetship scholarships with PNG marine services company, Pacific Towing (PacTow).  Upon graduating as Officers of the Watch from the international program of theoretical as well as practical training, the awardees will initially be employed at PacTow’s tug base in Honiara.  PacTow anticipates offerin...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has underlined his government’s commitment to Infrastructure Development Grants (IDG), ensuring that mining and resource-hosting communities receive essential funding for infrastructure development in preparation for major resource projects. Addressing Parliament today in response to Vice-Minister for Mining and Bulolo ...