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...

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...

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...

For many Papua New Guineans, owning a home is more than a goal — it's a milestone. It's a place to build a future, raise a family, and create something lasting. With NiuHomes from PNG Forest Products, that dream is closer than ever. Whether you're starting small or building something more substantial, NiuHomes offers a complete range of quality kit ...

Marine services provider Pacific Towing (PacTow) has taken a major step forward in modernising its operations and improving customer experience with the launch of its Towing Operations Customer Centre (TOCC). Officially launched in April, the TOCC is located at PacTow's headquarters and tug base on the outskirts of Port Moresby. General Manager Gera...

Ark Pacific has delivered fit-for-purpose, high-quality prefabricated building solutions for PNG's mining and oil and gas sectors for more than 15 years. Its latest project is the supply of a turnkey construction camp for Santos' Agogo Production Facility (APF) Tie-In Project. The camp will support the construction of a new 19-kilometre pipeline connec...

As global trade becomes more complex, governments and businesses must address fraud, invoice errors and non-compliant goods while improving efficiency. SGS Group provides Trade Facilitation Services (TFS) that help modernise trade through digitalisation, risk management and enhanced border controls. Digital Trade with e-Invoicing SGS Cross-Border e-...