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Steamships has launched two community grants programmes to coincide with Global Community Engagement Day, reinforcing its focus on volunteerism and community-led development across Papua New Guinea. The company introduced the Steamies LEAD Grants Programme, an internal initiative aimed at enabling employees to design and lead their own community projec...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is moving forward with the establishment of a Bougainville Bureau of Statistics, a major step toward strengthening evidence-based planning, accountable governance, and institutional readiness. The initiative follows a productive intergovernmental meeting between ABG officials and Papua New Guinea’s National ...

More than 600 small businesses across the South Pacific, including 402 in Papua New Guinea, have benefited from the YES GROW Business Development Training programme, a flagship partnership between BSP Financial Group Limited and Australian Business Volunteers (ABV). The milestone was marked on Wednesday, 4 February, 2026, with the graduation of the 202...

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 Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has advanced discussions with the National Government on the transfer of financial sector regulatory powers. ABG Minister for Treasury and Finance Albert Punghau met with National Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey and senior officials from the National Department of Treasury to present a framework for the drawdown ...

 Air Niugini is making its first-ever appearance at the prestigious Singapore Airshow 2026, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence exhibitions, taking place in Singapore from 3–8 February. Held biennially, the airshow attracts senior government leaders, military delegations, global aerospace executives, and investors, providing a powerful platfo...

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...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) on 4 February presented its 2026 Budget Framework to the national minister for treasury, Ian Ling-Stuckey, in Port Moresby. The budget totals K844.09 million and emphasises fiscal discipline and Bougainville’s readiness for independence. ABG Minister for Treasury and Finance Albert Punghau presented the f...

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has officially launched a new K100 banknote into circulation, honouring the legacy of one of the nation’s most influential leaders, the Late Sir Julius Chan, marking one year since his passing. Speaking at the national launch 27 on January at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby, BPNG Governor Elizabeth Genia said the n...

The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) has highlighted the critical role of industry-led reform in strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET) outcomes, as businesses across Papua New Guinea continue to grapple with skills shortages and rising workforce costs. POMCCI and its members convened on 28 January fo...

Geopacific Resources Limited has reported a series of high-grade, near-surface gold intercepts from infill drilling at the Wayai Creek deposit, further strengthening confidence in the Mineral Resource at its 1.67-million-ounce Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea. The latest results, drawn from 24 reverse circulation (RC) drill holes, confirm the ...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has reported progress on its December 2025 Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow, confirming that its Central Lime Project (CLP) in Central Province remains on schedule and within budget. The company continues to target first production within its planned 18-month development window, aiming for early 2027. Quarterly Activit...

Great Pacific Gold Corp. has reported further high-grade drilling results from its flagship Wild Dog Project on New Britain Island, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. The company also outlined an extensive district-scale 2026 exploration programme designed to expand and define gold mineralisation across the 15-kilometre Wild Dog Structural Corri...

Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed that Papua New Guinea’s flagship resource projects, Papua LNG and Wafi-Golpu, remain top priorities for international investors following high-level engagements at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Speaking to the media after returning to Port Moresby, Marape said discussions with key project part...

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...

Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru says the proposed acquisition of State equity in Ramu Agri Industries (RAI) will be the most significant agriculture deal in Papua New Guinea’s 51-year history. “This is transformational — this investment will go beyond this generation,” Maru said. The minister made the remarks during a di...

The Ministry of International Trade and Investment (MITI) and the Livestock Development Corporation (LDC) have formalised a partnership to accelerate the development of Papua New Guinea’s cattle industry, with a focus on reducing the country’s reliance on imported beef. LDC Managing Director Terry Koim met with Minister for International Trade and Inve...

The President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), Ishmael Toroama, has confirmed that the ABG has rejected the proposed partnership between Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) and CMOC Group Limited in relation to the Panguna project. The decision follows careful consideration and reflects the ABG’s position as the majority shareholder, hold...

New Porgera Limited (NPL) delivered significant economic and community benefits to Papua New Guinea in 2025, while meeting its annual gold production target despite a challenging operating environment. During the year, the Porgera operation made a major fiscal contribution to the national economy. With Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL) — a joint venture be...

The Department of Works and Highways (DWOH) has taken a major step towards modernising Papua New Guinea’s transport infrastructure with the launch of a consultancy to develop the country’s first legal and institutional framework for a railway network. A pre-start meeting for the consultancy contract was held on 5 December, marking the commencement of p...

The establishment of the Gobo Girls School of Excellence in Jimi District, Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea, is emerging not only as a landmark education project but also as a catalyst for local business growth, employment creation, and rural economic participation. “From the beginning, the school was designed to benefit the local economy, not just th...

The Mining Lease for St Barbara’s New Simberi Gold Project has been formally extended until 2038, clearing a critical path for the company’s planned sell-down of the asset to China’s Lingbao Gold and Papua New Guinea’s government investment arm, Kumul Minerals. The extension sets the stage for a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the project, expected in ...

Remington Technology has confirmed its Platinum Sponsorship of the 2026 AI Summit, hosted by International Training Institute (ITI), Papua New Guinea’s largest private training institution. The Summit will take place on 6 March 2026 at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby, and is expected to attract more than 300 participants from across government, education,...