Cricket Papua New Guinea’s (CPNG) national teams, the Barramundis and Lewas, alongside CEO Richard Done, coaching staff, and CPNG employees, proudly joined the NCD 50th Anniversary Celebration Launch and Walk in Port Moresby. Their participation highlighted the role of sports in uniting communities and shaping PNG’s history over the past five decades. ...

Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to successfully hosting the 42nd Board Meeting of the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF), scheduled for the last week of June this year in Port Moresby. The GCF Board Meeting is expected to attract more than 300 international delegates, marking the first time the board will convene in the Pacific regi...

Papua New Guinea has entered a week of national mourning following the peaceful passing of former Prime Minister Right Hon. Sir Julius Chan at the age of 85, the last standing of the founding fathers of the country.   The Chan family released a statement on Thursday 30 January, afternoon announcing the death of Sir Julius Chan at 12.30pm at his beloved...

K92 Mining Ltd. has announced a series of leadership changes and highlighted the significant contributions of Dr. Chris Muller and Dr. Mark Schubert, both of whom have played instrumental roles in the company’s achievements. Dr. Chris Muller, who joined K92 in 2016, most recently served as the Executive Vice President – Exploration. Dr. Muller was a me...

K92 Mining Inc. has released an update regarding its operations and strategic plans for the future with its 2025 Operational Outlook, which outlines another record year of production plus major capital investment and investment in exploration. John Lewins, Chief Executive Officer and Director of K92 Mining, expressed his optimism and enthusiasm for the...

Negotiations for the Community Development Agreement (CDA) of the Central Cement and Lime Project commenced on Jan. 30 in Port Moresby for the project in the Hiri-Koiari District of Central Province, Papua New Guinea. Officials said the discussions are expected to last at least a week, bringing together key stakeholders to finalize agreements on benefi...

Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Mining, Hon. Wake Goi, has commended the progress of Phase 2 construction at the Central Cement and Lime Project’s wharf in Kido, Central Province of Papua New Guinea calling it “a significant step toward economic diversification and industrial self-sufficiency.” Minister Goi visited the project site alongside the Member...

One of the most pressing issues raised by Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, is the state of the oil palm industry, which he described as being in “a mess.” MP Maru revealed that the government has commissioned an independent investigation to address regulatory gaps, pricing disparities, laws, and policy, i...

To bring investors into the Yangoru-Saussia District, the Minister for International Trade and Investment, MP Hon. Richard Maru is cleaning up his district with the operation “Ston Brukim Ston” starting in February in line with the preparations for the 50th Independence anniversary of Papua New Guinea. The Minister said up to three investors are intere...

The 3rd Jimi Marita Festival held on January 16 at Karap Primary School in Middle Jimi, Jiwaka Province, was a resounding success, celebrating the cultural heritage of the region and the astonishing health benefits of the traditional superfood Pandanus Conoideus, locally known as Marita. Supported by a generous K10,000 sponsorship from the Papua New Gu...

A company that wants to be awarded contracts and operate in Papua New Guinea must stay in PNG long-term and contribute to the economy and development of the people. When you think about project development, think about the company that is here in PNG—owned, operated, and managed in the country, providing support to other companies in the country, emplo...

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...