Papua New Guinea has taken a significant step in its digital transformation programme after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia's Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to strengthen digital government capabilities through research, innovation and workforce development. The agreement was witnessed by Prime Minister James Marap...

PNG Air has officially bid farewell to its iconic Dash 8 fleet, marking the end of an important chapter in the airline's history and the completion of its transition to a modern, all-ATR fleet. For decades, the Dash 8 aircraft served Papua New Guinea with distinction, earning a reputation for reliability and versatility while connecting communities, su...

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), in partnership with the National Capital District Commission (NCDC), has officially launched the National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey, marking the beginning of a collaborative initiative to strengthen tourism planning through the collection of accurate and compre...

Prime Minister James Marape has ordered an independent audit of Papua New Guinea's small and medium enterprise (SME) funding programme following allegations over the management and disbursement of public funds, while reaffirming the government's commitment to supporting local businesses. Marape said concerns raised by members of the public and other st...

Westpac PNG brought together employees and their families from across the country in Port Moresby on 27 June 2026 for its Sporting Day and Gala Night, celebrating teamwork, wellbeing, connection and the strength of its people. The day was organised by a committee of Westpac PNG employees, reflecting the Bank's focus on bringing its people together and ...

Papua New Guinea's economy is expected to remain one of the stronger performers in the Pacific this year, with growth supported by robust resource exports, improving foreign exchange conditions, resilient domestic demand and a pipeline of major resource and infrastructure investments despite mounting global risks, according to Westpac's latest *PNG Econom...

The Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (PNGFA) has strengthened its operational capacity with new communication and video-conferencing equipment provided under the European Union-funded Forestry-Climate Change-Biodiversity (EU-FCCB) Programme, a move expected to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and support sustainable management of one of the cou...

Papua New Guinea's coffee industry has strengthened its export prospects, with local exporters securing an estimated K9.7 million (AUD3.2 million) in projected sales after participating in Australia's largest coffee trade exhibition. Twelve PNG coffee exporters took part in the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) in March, using the event to sho...

The New Ireland Provincial Government (NIPG) in Papua New Guinea has unveiled a record revised budget of K499.57 million, placing infrastructure investment, economic diversification and greater provincial self-reliance at the centre of its development agenda. Presenting the revised budget to the New Ireland Assembly on 22 July, Provincial Governor Byro...

Operation Open Heart Foundation Inc. (OOHF) and Air Niugini Limited on 25 June announced the formal signing of a Corporate Responsibility Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), strengthening their long-standing partnership to support life-saving cardiac care for children across Papua New Guinea. Air Niugini's support for Operation Open Heart spans more tha...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) has reached a major milestone in its Growth 2050 Strategy with the submission of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report for the proposed Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at Ok Birim to the Papua New Guinea government — a transformational project designed to significantly reduce downstream impacts assoc...

Pacific Towing (PacTow) carried out two recent emergency towage operations involving vessels that suffered engine failure in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands waters. The incidents involved MV Khawaii, a general cargo and passenger vessel in PNG waters, and MV Wealth, a Belize-flagged cargo vessel in Solomon Islands. In the PNG incident, PacTow w...

Three premium agricultural products from Papua New Guinea's Sepik region have become the country's first officially validated Geographical Indications (GI), a development expected to strengthen export competitiveness, increase farmer incomes and enhance the international market value of PNG-grown cocoa and vanilla. The products – Misim Vanilla, Torrice...

A new partnership to establish downstream balsa processing in Oro Province of Papua New Guinea is being hailed as a significant step towards industrialisation, with plans to transform Kararata into a future Special Economic Zone (SEZ) aimed at attracting investment, creating jobs and increasing export value. The Popondetta District Development Authorit...

There were tears, quiet smiles and a profound sense of relief at Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby 3 June, as baby Sawong Kevin Mitian — one of Papua New Guinea's conjoined twins born last October — finally returned home after spending six months in Australia receiving specialist medical care following separation surgery. Cradled in his mo...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government has welcomed Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd's commitment to meeting its tax obligations while urging the company to update its taxpayer registration to ensure revenue generated from its Bougainville operations is correctly attributed to the autonomous region. The issue was discussed during a stakeholder meeting in A...

Papua New Guinea can significantly expand agricultural incomes, employment and private investment over the next decade by improving farm productivity, strengthening priority value chains and creating a more attractive investment environment, according to a new World Bank report launched on 30 June. The report, Agri-Food System Transformation in Papua N...

South Pacific Metals has begun a new exploration campaign at its wholly owned Kili Teke copper-gold project in Papua New Guinea's Hela Province after securing support from landowners and provincial and local government authorities. The company said the programme follows community awareness meetings held in April and May and marks its return to Explorat...

Papua New Guinea has launched the K2.5 billion Port Moresby International Airport (PMIA) Redevelopment Project, one of the country's largest aviation infrastructure investments, aimed at transforming Jacksons International Airport into a modern aviation gateway and strengthening PNG's position as a regional aviation and economic hub over the next 50 years...

Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have agreed to strengthen cooperation on mining sector governance, with officials from Papua New Guinea expected to visit Solomon Islands as the two countries pursue reforms aimed at maximising the benefits of their mineral resources. The agreement followed a roundtable in Port Moresby between Solomon Islands Prime ...

Westpac PNG is proud to announce the 21 finalists for the 2026 Westpac Outstanding Women's Awards, recognising women who are making a meaningful impact across Papua New Guinea through leadership, service, innovation, and community impact. For more than 100 years, Westpac has stood alongside the people of the Pacific, supporting communities, creating op...

The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) President Anthony Smaré has formally acknowledged Prime Minister James Marape's acceptance of the invitation to officially open PNG Resources Week 2026 on 13 July at APEC Haus. PNG Resources Week 2026 will be held from 13 to 16 July at APEC Haus in Port Moresby. Hosted by PNG CORE, the premier annua...

High Arctic is expanding its presence in Papua New Guinea through a broader range of industrial services while preparing for the resumption of drilling activities later this year. This marks a new chapter for a company that has operated in the country for nearly two decades. High Arctic's corporate roots date back to 1993 in Canada, while its PNG opera...

Across Papua New Guinea's remote regions, including many communities located alongside mining and resource corridors, access to quality education is still determined by one simple factor: whether a classroom has the most basic learning tools. In many rural schools, students attend lessons seated on dusty floors without desks, books, or essential learni...