At the heart of Port Moresby General Hospital, one of Papua New Guinea’s busiest and most critical healthcare institutions, a quiet but powerful movement has been transforming patient care and operational needs. Friends of Pomgen (FOPG) has emerged as one of the country’s most recognised charity initiatives, supporting hospital patients and frontline w...

Positioned at the heart of Papua New Guinea’s most important trade gateway, Lae Industrial Park is redefining what is possible for industry, logistics and export-oriented investment in the country. Strategically located directly beside Lae Port – PNG’s busiest international port – the precinct provides businesses with a rare opportunity to establish opera...

 Westpac PNG recently hosted Westpac Group Senior Economist Justin Smirk in Papua New Guinea, where he shared insights on global and regional economic trends and their implications for PNG businesses and the broader economy. During the visit, Smirk engaged with senior business leaders and customers, providing an analytical overview of global economic c...

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has joined the Government of Papua New Guinea and multilateral partners in launching the AgriConnect Project, an initiative aimed at transforming the country’s agri-food sector and strengthening rural livelihoods. The project, unveiled in Goroka on 3 March, is co-financed by IFAD alongside the ...

TISA Bank Limited and Crown Hotel Port Moresby have formalised a new strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at delivering exclusive hospitality discounts and enhanced digital payment services to TISA Bank customers and TISA Group employees. Under the two-year agreement, Crown Hotel will offer substantial dis...

Papua New Guinea’s National Parliament has launched an electronic funds transfer (EFT) system, marking a key step in modernising its financial operations and improving institutional service delivery. The rollout forms part of broader public finance reforms led by the Department of Finance, in collaboration with the National Payment Commission and the B...

Prime Minister James Marape on 9 March 2026 officially opened 35 newly constructed permanent bridges along the Highlands Highway, describing the country’s most important transport corridor as the backbone of Papua New Guinea’s economy. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Zumim Bridge in Markham District, marking the completion of the first major ...

Air Niugini is proud to announce that four of its Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) have been granted Airbus A220 type ratings by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG). This marks a historic first, with the engineers becoming the first Papua New Guineans formally endorsed on the Airbus A220 aircraft type. This...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), convened a coordination workshop to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders under the Global Environment Facility-7 Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration (GEF-7 FOLUR) Project. The workshop brought together representat...

As Papua New Guinea enters a new phase of economic momentum, attention is turning to where business, policy and investment intersect, and, in May 2026, this conversation will take centre stage in Brisbane. The 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum & Trade Expo will convene in Brisbane from 13–15 May 2026, bringing together business leaders...

PacSuper, Papua New Guinea’s oldest private-sector superannuation fund, has officially launched the country’s first fully digital Employer Portal, marking a major milestone in the ongoing modernisation of superannuation administration across Papua New Guinea. The Employer Portal builds on PacSuper’s implementation of PRIMS, a new administration system ...

Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) Governor Elizabeth Genia has assured the business community that Papua New Guinea’s recent placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list does not mean the country is unsafe for investment or business operations. Governor Genia made the remarks during a BPNG business breakfast meeting held on Monday, March...

Porgera, Enga Province: Reigning Miss Bird of Paradise PNG Iampela Popena joined women from local communities and the Porgera mine workforce to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), bringing a message of leadership, empowerment and equal opportunity. Popena arrived in Porgera on March 7, 2026, accompanied by Anna Bais, chairlady of the Miss Bird o...

Papua New Guinea has signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Mayur Resources for the Central Lime and Cement Project in Central Province, a move the government says will reduce reliance on imported cement and expand the country’s manufacturing base. Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru said the agreement, signed at Gov...

   Petroleum Resource Development Michael McWalter writes about petroleum development in its widest sense and the finding and extraction of oil and gas resources from the ground to sell them to make money, provide energy and feedstock, and the various roles and responsibilities of stakeholders and their inter-relationships. What is Petroleum Deve...

PNG Air Limited advises the public that job vacancy advertisements currently circulating on certain social media pages and informal platforms are unauthorized. These postings were not issued or approved by PNG Air and misuse the airline’s corporate name and brand. Some of these advertisements contain false information, incorrect contact details and bra...

TISA Bank Limited, a homegrown 100% Papua New Guinean financial institution, has emerged as a modern, values-driven alternative in the commercial banking sector after receiving its banking licence in 2024 — the year of the country’s 50th anniversary of independence. In an exclusive interview with PNG Business News, TISA Group Chief Executive Officer Mr...

Papua New Guinea is mobilising its energy sector to support the country’s transition towards a low-carbon future as part of preparations for its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) joined the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) in convening a committee...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is strengthening efforts to improve cocoa traceability on New Britain Island, aiming to support sustainable production and enhance market opportunities for Papua New Guinea’s cocoa farmers. The initiative comes as global consumers increasingly demand transparency in the environmental and ethical standards...

Nine students supported under the Mineral Resources Development Company’s (MRDC) Education Subsidy Program were among 793 graduates who received their qualifications during the 44th graduation ceremony of Divine Word University (DWU) on March 6. The group included three graduates with master’s degrees and six who completed bachelor’s degrees. One of th...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) has announced strong financial results for the year ending 31 December 2025, with the Fund’s current Net Asset Value now totalling K13 billion (US$3.51 billion), reflecting continued growth despite a challenging global and domestic economic environment. The results were approved by the Nambawan Super Trustee Board and relea...

Frieda River Limited has joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 under the Australia-Pacific theme “Balance the Scales.” Operating in one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote and disadvantaged regions, FRL recognises the vital contributions women make across its operations footprint and within its project communities. ...

On International Women’s Day, Westpac PNG announced the official judging panel for the 2026 Westpac Outstanding Women (WOW) Awards, bringing together respected leaders and past award winners to recognise the next generation of female trailblazers across Papua New Guinea. In a reflection of the awards’ growing impact and legacy, each category will be ju...

A new board of directors for Petroleum Park Holdings Limited (PPHL), a subsidiary of the Konebada Petroleum Park Authority (KPPA), was sworn in on Monday. The ceremony was officiated by Magistrate Billy Pidu and witnessed by International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru, who is also responsible for KPPA. Sworn in as board members were Amb...