Papua New Guinea is nearing the signing phase for the redevelopment of the Port of Rabaul following high-level talks in Paris between Prime Minister James Marape, French development agency Agence Française de Développement, or AFD, French government officials and European development partners. The discussions, held on May 19, focused on infrastructure ...

Prime Minister James Marape has thanked the Government and people of France for their warm hospitality and enduring friendship with Papua New Guinea during a luncheon hosted in Paris on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with members of the French National Assembly and senior French officials. Ahead of the luncheon, Marape and the Papua New Guinea delegation wer...

Kutubu Secondary School has marked a major milestone with the official handover of three new community infrastructure projects delivered by Santos, representing an investment of nearly K600,000 in education, water and sanitation facilities. The projects were formally handed over by Santos Regional Manager Vagi Tamari at a ceremony held at the school th...

A group of students from Buk bilong Pikinini’s Koki Library Learning Centre recently swapped classroom walls for the deck of a working tugboat, stepping into the world of maritime operations as part of a new partnership between Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP) and Svitzer PNG. The partnership, launched through a K20,000 contribution from Svitzer PNG to suppor...

For many students at Evedahana Primary and Junior High School, the start of Term 2 brought more than just a return to classes — it brought shelves of new stories, learning opportunities, and renewed excitement for reading. Through a partnership between maritime services company Svitzer PNG and literacy-focused nonprofit Buk bilong Pikinini (BbP), 2,000...

Nickel 28 Capital Corp. says updated estimates for the Ramu Nickel-Cobalt operation in Papua New Guinea show higher mineral resources and continued reserve replacement following exploration activities completed in 2025. In a statement, Nickel 28 said updated mineral resource and reserve estimates provided by project operator China Metallurgical Group C...

Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited says it is seeking to advance smaller gas discoveries toward commercial development as Papua New Guinea moves to position itself within the global energy transition. Speaking at the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo in Brisbane, Kumul Petroleum Chairman Gerea Aopi said Papua New Guinea still ...

Prime Minister James Marape says major road infrastructure developments in West New Britain Province are demonstrating how transport connectivity can stimulate agriculture and broaden economic participation across Papua New Guinea. Speaking after travelling along the improving road corridor linking Kimbe in West New Britain Province and Kokopo in East ...

Prime Minister James Marape says the government’s Connect PNG infrastructure program is intended to transform road networks into “economic corridors” that unlock agriculture and other renewable-sector opportunities across Papua New Guinea. Speaking on the government’s nationwide road connectivity agenda, Marape said roads being developed throughout the...

BSP PNG | BSP says small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to build capability to take full advantage of the opportunities that will be created through the coming super-cycle of PNG resource projects. Speaking at the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum Conference in Brisbane, BSP Head of Business Banking Raymond Logona said building c...

Misima Minerals Limited (Misima Minerals) is committed to working closely with communities on the island. The company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi), recently demonstrated this commitment through the delivery of food supplies to the Misima Papua New Guinea Correctional Services (PNGCS) facility. The donation strengthe...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi) is joining hands with the community to fight tuberculosis (TB), one of the leading health challenges in Western Province. The initiative follows an awareness campaign carried out by Ok Tedi’s Health Services team at Wangbin Village, a mine village located on the outskirts of the township. The campaign focused on dispell...

Fuel suppliers represented by the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) said they would transition to market-based pricing effective May 15 following delays and uncertainty surrounding the government’s fuel subsidy reimbursement program. In a statement, PNG CORE, which represents the country’s fuel importers and suppliers, ackno...

Andrew Cairns, chief executive of Westpac PNG, has been appointed President of the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC), reinforcing his commitment to strengthening economic ties and advancing business opportunities between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council is a member-based organisation tha...

TISA Bank Limited has formalised a lease agreement with the Enga Provincial Government to establish a new branch at the Dr. Samson Amean Commercial Centre in Wabag. The agreement also enables TISA Insurance to operate from the same location, allowing both entities to deliver integrated banking and insurance services to the people of Enga Province. L...

TISA Bank Limited has strengthened its engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises through an SME Road Show held in Alotau, aimed at promoting financial inclusion and supporting business growth in Papua New Guinea’s regions. The road show, conducted on May 2, brought together SMEs, cooperatives and local business owners to showcase the bank’s SM...