Businesses for Health Papua New Guinea (B4H) Program Manager Dr Ann Clarke has urged stronger national action to eliminate HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis, warning that the country’s future development depends on a healthy workforce. Speaking at the 2025 B4H HIV Workshop on 5 November at the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby, Dr Clarke called on workplaces, ...

 The Remington Group announced the official launch of Remington Hi-Tek, its dedicated technology retail brand, marking a major step forward in making world-class tech accessible, affordable, and supported locally in Papua New Guinea. The flagship Remington Hi-Tek showroom has officially opened in Port Moresby, offering a wide range of smartphones, lapt...

By Robina Hapo For 31 years, a locally owned company has quietly reshaped Papua New Guinea’s uniform and safety wear industry, growing from a small embroidery shop into the country’s largest and most advanced one-stop production facility. Formerly known as PNG Embroidery, the company now operates as Pacific Safety Wear Limited—a name that better reflec...

Papua New Guinea will launch a new investment platform with the inaugural PNG Infrastructure Investment Summit on 11 December 2025 in Sydney. The event is designed to attract institutional investors, infrastructure financiers and regional partners, showcasing major opportunities in telecommunications, transport, energy and defence-related infrastructure. ...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lloyds Metals & Energy Ltd. (LMEL), creating a formal platform for consultation on major development priorities across the region. President Ishmael Toroama described the agreement as an important milestone, saying the framework will enable Bougainville to ex...

Air Niugini proudly supported the successful hosting of the 80th Association of South Pacific Airlines (ASPA) General Session in Port Moresby from 12 to 13 November 2025, showcasing not only the national airline’s leadership in regional aviation but also the unique cultural and economic strengths of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Over 100 participants represe...

Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) met with members from the Department of Works and Highways (DoWH) in Port Moresby for a two-day engagement session aimed at supporting their financial well-being and providing Member services to the hardworking men and women of the department. The DoWH has more than 600 employees in Port Moresby, with many more serving comm...

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has completed the distribution of royalty and equity payments worth K74,147,996 (approximately USD 20.8 million) to landowners from the PNG LNG Plant Site in Central Province, Papua New Guinea, marking a significant step in delivering long-awaited project benefits. The payments were confirmed by MRDC on ...

Students and teachers at Sikalu Primary School in Kerema previously faced security concerns due to trespassing. That challenge has now been addressed with the installation of perimeter fencing and solar-powered lighting, creating a safer and more secure learning environment. The project was a joint effort by BSP’s Gordons Commercial Centre and Waigani ...

Papua New Guinea is set to establish its first-ever aviation degree programmes as the Government, Unitech and key aviation agencies move to address a critical shortage of local pilots, engineers and aviation professionals. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, will introduce bachelor’s degrees in aeronautical engineering, aerospace engine...

The Papua New Guinea Customs Service (PNGCS) has confirmed to PNG Business News that it has received new support for its frontline border-security operations, following the donation of information technology equipment and drug and precursor test kits from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The package includes six IT equipment sets a...

Listed Australian miner Augustus Minerals Ltd has moved to expand its exploration footprint in Papua New Guinea with a new application for an exploration licence in the Vanapa River region, about 35 kilometres north of Port Moresby. The application, ELA2955, covers 1,906 square kilometres in the highly prospective New Guinea Metallogenic Belt, one of the ...

Visa is deepening its presence in the Pacific with the launch of a new regional office in Suva, Fiji, in an investment poised to reshape digital payments and unlock new opportunities for businesses across the Pacific Islands. The new Fiji hub will strengthen Visa’s ability to support banks, financial service providers, merchants, SMEs, governments and ...

Papua New Guinea’s small-scale mining sector continues to provide some of the strongest direct economic benefits to landowners, enabling families to build livelihoods, invest in businesses and uplift their communities, according to the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA). This message took centre stage on13 November as the MRA celebrated the 15th anniver...

Papua New Guinea’s efforts to strengthen transparency in public asset management took a significant leap forward on 5 November 2025 with the launch of KumulSoft’s Fixed Asset Management Platform. “Between 2015 and 2019, over 48 percent of our public institutions had unresolved fixed-asset management issues amounting to more than K3.7 billion. In 2018 a...

Papua New Guinea’s small-business landscape received significant attention in early November, with the Australian Government reaffirming its long-term commitment to strengthening the country’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector. At the 2025 PNG SME Awards in Port Moresby, Australia recognised the ingenuity, resilience, and economic contribut...

The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has strengthened its efforts to improve leadership and governance among mining project communities, successfully delivering a comprehensive two-week training programme for landowner leaders of the Hidden Valley mine. Thirty landowner representatives completed the intensive programme, held from 27 October to 5 Novem...

The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) hosted a special Business Breakfast on 29 October, welcoming a high-level trade delegation from New Caledonia. The event, held at the Royal Papua Yacht Club, brought together government leaders, diplomats, and business representatives from both nations to explore new opportunities in mining, indus...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) is proud to announce the completion of its Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) 2026–2033 signing, marking a significant milestone in its enduring partnership with communities across the CMCA regions of Western Province. The signing of the revised agreement was carried out through concurrent ceremonies across la...

As we approach the festive season—a time of giving, sharing, and reflection—Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) took the opportunity to recognise the tireless efforts of frontline healthcare workers at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH). This week, the NSL team engaged with PMGH staff, providing on-site Member services and serving light refreshments to the ...

Remington Technology, a member of the Remington Group of Companies, has successfully achieved ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating the organisation’s relentless pursuit of quality, reliability, and continual improvement. This internationally recognised certification confirms that Remington Technology’s systems, processes, and culture meet the highest glo...

Tolu Minerals Limited has reported strong progress at its Tolukuma Gold Mine (TGM) and outlined plans for growth in the coming year. The company has launched its “Destination 2026” strategy, presenting its development plans to investors at major industry events in the United States, including the 2025 Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek and the Mini...

 Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (ASX: PLA) has reported strong progress in the September 2025 quarter, marked by the Final Investment Decision (FID) for its Central Lime Project (CLP) and significant expansion of construction and development activities. The FID, announced in early August, confirms the start of full-scale construction at PNG’s first ve...

Geopacific Resources Ltd has reported further strong gold results from its ongoing drilling campaign at the Woodlark Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, highlighting continued potential to expand its current 1.67 million-ounce resource. The latest results confirm multiple high-grade zones at the Great Northern and Kulumadau deposits, as well as a promisi...