Three young women have been selected as the first aged care workers from Sepik to secure employment in Sydney, Australia. The care workers flew to Australia on January 20th. These women will begin four-year contracts in a highly competitive field, marking a significant achievement for themselves and their community. “This is a very proud day for me ...

Residents of Sepik, Papua New Guinea can look forward to relief from prolonged fuel shortages as Zap Fuel, a private distributor, prepares to establish a temporary fuel storage facility in Wewak. Governor for East Sepik Province Hon. Allan Bird announced this on January 19. “I am pleased to advise our people that a fuel distributor is ready to locat...

The signing of the K260-million Kimbe Rehabilitation and Upgrade Marine Package contract, awarded to Pacific Marine Group (PMG), was made official on January 16 at the Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) Boardroom in Port Moresby. Work on the Kimbe Port is expected to commence at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and would be completed within 16 month...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) Managing Director and CEO Kerry Ilimbit called for “meaningful change” in Western Province, emphasizing the need for improved governance, infrastructure, and economic participation for locals. Mr. Ilimbit spoke at the launch of the Western Province Development Plan 2023-2027 on January 17 at Daru Oval, underscoring the res...

Western Province, home to Papua New Guinea’s largest mine, celebrated a significant milestone with the official launch of its Provincial Integrated Development Plan (2023-2027) and Four District Development Plans (2023-2027) at Daru Oval. The launch event held on January 17 drew over 1,000 people, including key stakeholders, development partners, and r...

The Goilala District Development Authority (DDA) has prioritized heavy investment in agriculture, particularly in coffee farming, in close collaboration with the Goilala Development Corporation Limited (GDCL) becoming the first 100% local business to purchase coffee directly from local farmers. Goilala, in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea, is k...

The Porgera Landowners Association (PLOA) called for immediate government intervention amid escalating violence in Enga Province, which threatens the safety of local communities, the operations of the Porgera Mine, and Papua New Guinea's economic stability. A PLOA situation report states the conflict began on August 22, 2024, when violent clashes broke...

The National Cancer Services Papua New Guinea has officially resumed Brachytherapy treatment ON January 16, offering renewed hope for cancer patients across the country. This milestone marks the return of the second phase of radiotherapy treatment—Brachytherapy, also known as internal beam radiotherapy—at the ANGAU Memorial Provincial Hospital in Lae, ...

Papua New Guinea Minister for Mining, Hon. Wake Goi, has commended K92 Mining Inc. for its record-breaking gold production in the fourth quarter of 2024. He praised the company's operational excellence and its significant contribution to the country's economy. "I extend my congratulations to K92 Mining for achieving this historic milestone in productio...

K92 Mining Inc. hit record-breaking production results for the fourth quarter of 2024 at its Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua New Guinea, signaling strong momentum ahead of its highly anticipated Stage 3 Expansion. The company reported on January 8 a gold equivalent (AuEq) production of 53,401 ounces, marking a 37% increase from Q4 2023 and a 21% rise from ...

Up to 30 world leaders are expected to attend Papua New Guinea’s 50th Jubilee Independence celebrations, with Pacific leaders already confirming their participation, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed in a statement. “All Pacific leaders have given the indication to join us on 16 September as well. It will be a busy year for all of us right thro...

The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced a number of tax relief measures introduced in the 2025 Budget by the Marape-Rosso Government. These reforms are aimed at addressing the rising cost of living, supporting small businesses, and promoting home ownership across the nation, the IRC said in a statement. Key Reli...

As the New Year opened, a call for unity and compassion for Vanuatu resounded across Papua New Guinea from Port Moresby. The Governor for the National Capital District, Hon. Powes Parkop, announced a charity drive aimed at supporting Port Vila, the sister city of Port Moresby, which was devastated by a 7.3-magnitude earthquake on New Year’s Eve. The...

The European Union (EU) Delegation to Papua New Guinea has launched the Green Diplomacy Week 2024, a three-day event aimed at fostering local partnerships for sustainability, environmental protection, and climate action. Held from December 11 to 13 at the Moresby Arts Theatre, the event highlighted the EU’s global commitment to combating climate change...

The Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Hevehe Petroleum, and Twinza Oil have signed the Pasca Gas Agreement, marking the country’s first offshore petroleum project. This landmark deal promises significant economic and social benefits. Historic Signing Ceremony The signing ceremony, led by Governor General Sir Bob Dadae and attended by Prime Minis...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces significant challenges in addressing money laundering (ML) and asset recovery. According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) published in November 2024, the country lacks skilled personnel, institutional resources, and prioritization to tackle these issues effectively. Consequently, P...