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 ...

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...

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...

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...

K92 Mining Inc., operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea’s Eastern Highlands Province, reported record production and financial results for 2025, driven by strong fourth-quarter performance and the commissioning of its Stage 3 expansion plant. In a statement released on March 2, the company said it produced 47,178 gold equivalent ounces ...

The Papua New Guinea government is set to redevelop the 20,000-hectare Urimo Cattle Ranch in the Sepik Plains in partnership with New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL), according to Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru. Maru said the ranch, once a thriving livestock hub, has been idle since the late 1970s and will be revived as p...