More than 70 employees at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) formed the first cohort to complete a series of Financial Basics for My Business sessions delivered by Westpac PNG in March, as part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to building financial capability across Papua New Guinea’s workforce and communities. Delivered over three days during t...

Following a landslide in March that caused significant damage to road infrastructure and homes in Lumi, West Sepik Province, local businesses have stepped forward to support the Sandaun Provincial Administration’s efforts to restore critical services. In response to an invitation to assist, Frieda River Limited (FRL) has provided vital support to affec...

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dirio Gas and Power Company Limited to develop dedicated power infrastructure for its Central Lime and Cement projects in Central Province. The agreement establishes a framework for the potential development of a private 66-kilovolt transmission line and associated subs...

Sport continues to play a powerful role in shaping communities across Papua New Guinea, and few exemplify this impact more strongly than Rutha-Meu Omenefa, winner of the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA) Sports & Arts category. Based in Goroka, Rutha-Meu is a dedicated coach, youth mentor, and community leader. She uses sport as a platfo...

PNG Air wishes to advise the travelling public and the people of Wewak that flights to and from Wewak may be suspended if there is no immediate improvement in the protection of airport facilities, infrastructure, and company property. On April 21, 2026, during the morning hours, there was an attempt to use slingshots; however, no damage was caused to t...

Air Niugini has completed the training of its first batch of Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAMEs) to support its expanding fleet, including the Airbus A220. The airline said the engineers underwent intensive training covering theoretical coursework, hands-on experience and specialized technical instruction at international facilities. A t...

Papua New Guinea has set out an ambitious roadmap to strengthen food security and rural incomes through livestock development, as officials wrapped up senior-level discussions at the 38th session of the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference. Speaking at a special ministerial event focused on small island developing states, Sekie Agisa, minister for livestoc...

Bank South Pacific (BSP) has officially launched its upgraded EFTPoS platform, marking a major milestone in the bank’s ongoing modernisation journey and reinforcing its commitment to transforming payment experiences for customers across the Pacific. The launch of the Verifone EFTPoS system represents more than a year of planning, supported by a clear f...

St Barbara Limited expects its Papua New Guinea operations to underpin a sharp rise in group gold output, with the New Simberi Gold Project positioned as a key growth driver. The company said its attributable gold production is projected to increase nearly fourfold to about 191,000 ounces by fiscal year 2030, from 48,000 ounces in FY27, representing a ...

Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s long-standing partnership with Japan, setting out plans to deepen cooperation in education, trade, clean energy and regional security following high-level talks with Japanese officials. Marape met with Matsuoka Hideaki, Shirouzu Kenichi and Hisanobu Mochizuki, highlighting what he described ...

Papua New Guinea is currently undergoing its third validation under the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of its natural resources. Executive Director of the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transpar...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government has launched its flag carrier, Bougainville Wings Limited, marking a milestone in the region’s aviation sector and broader economic development efforts. President Ishmael Toroama officiated the launch at Buka Airport, describing the initiative as a long-awaited step toward strengthening connectivity and supporting...

The Autonomous Bougainville Government has resumed engagement activities with landowners in the Panguna EL01 licence area from 20 April, following a temporary suspension caused by Cyclone Maila, President and Mining Minister Ishmael Toroama said. Consultations had been halted for two weeks as the cyclone affected access to communities and their readine...

Nickel 28 Capital Corp. said it is evaluating its options following a proposal to expand the Ramu nickel-cobalt operation in Papua New Guinea, a move that could significantly increase production capacity. The Toronto-listed company said it had been advised by Ramu NiCo Management (MCC) Limited, the operator of the Ramu operation, that a development pro...

Papua New Guinea’s economic growth is forecast to moderate to 3.6% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, as external pressures and persistent structural constraints weigh on activity, the Asian Development Bank said. In its Asian Development Outlook April 2026, the Manila-based lender said the outlook reflects spillovers from the Middle East conflict, including hi...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) continues to strengthen its commitment to sustainable development in PNG through investments in education and workforce capability building. Seven undergraduate scholarship recipients have graduated from the PNG University of Technology (Unitech) and are now joining the company’s 2026 Graduate Development Scheme (GDS). ...