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...

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has strengthened the governance capabilities of its trust company directors and senior executives through a two-day directors' training programme delivered by the PNG Institute of Directors (PNGID). About 45 participants, including directors from MRDC trust companies and senior staff from MRDC and its af...

Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting responsible long-term investment in the mining sector, unveiling a package of regulatory, legislative and digital reforms aimed at strengthening investor confidence while ensuring resource development delivers lasting benefits to communities. Speaking at PNG CORE Resources Week 2026 at APEC H...

Papua New Guinea is seeking to accelerate investment in its digital economy through stronger regional partnerships, expanded digital infrastructure and greater adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), with the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 (DTS26) bringing together governments, businesses, technology leaders and development partners to chart the cou...

Pacific Towing (PacTow) is joining the international maritime community in marking the 30th anniversary of the International Convention on Salvage 1989 entering into force—a milestone that continues to underpin marine salvage operations, environmental protection, and maritime safety around the world. The Convention entered into force in July 1996 and e...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) recently hosted senior government officials, political leaders, and landowner representatives from Morobe and Madang provinces on a fact-finding visit to Tabubil to learn how future resource projects can deliver greater benefits to landowners and local communities. The week-long visit provided delegates with a rare oppo...

Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea is entering a new phase of resource development, with the government seeking higher national returns from major mining and petroleum projects while maintaining the country's appeal to international investors. Speaking at the opening of PNG Resources Week 2026 in Port Moresby, Marape said the government'...

Prime Minister James Marape has assured landowners and provincial governments involved in the PNG LNG Project that their agreed equity interests will remain intact as the government finalizes a structure to manage long-term benefits from the country's flagship liquefied natural gas project. Speaking during Question Time in Parliament, Marape said the g...

Papua New Guinea's National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) has launched a new integrated regulatory database and announced progress toward the introduction of 5G services, marking key milestones in the country's digital transformation agenda. NICTA and Universal Access Services Board Chairman Brian Riches unveiled the NICTA...

Air Niugini operated its first non-stop flight between Port Moresby and Tokyo, Japan on18 July 2026, marking the official resumption of scheduled services between the two countries after a six-year absence. Flight PX54 departed Jacksons International Airport at 2:10pm for Narita International Airport, restoring an important international air link that ...