The TWM Group recently celebrated the opening of the first world-class industrial waste management facility in the Pacific Islands. Located in Roku, Central Province, this hazardous waste landfill is a pioneering initiative in Oceania, outside of Australia and New Zealand. The facility marks the completion of stage one of Papua New Guinea’s comprehensi...

The countdown is on for The 2024 Regulators Summit from 30th to 31st July at Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, with the theme, “Interoperability: Connect and Co-create.” The Investment Promotion Authority of PNG and the Department of Information, Communication and Technology informed business houses, key stakeholders, regulatory agencies...

This year’s Hausples Real Estate Expo brought together top-tier professionals from the real estate industry under one roof, offering a comprehensive platform for both seasoned experts and newcomers to the market. Papua New Guinea’s leading real estate portal, Hausples, hosted the Expo on June 28 and 29. The free-entry event was a prime opportunity f...

The Papua New Guinea Customs Service and the National Trading Office (NTO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on data sharing for policy development in the trade, tourism and investment sectors on July 5 at the NTO headquarters in Port Moresby. The event marks an improvement of trade information and data sharing between both government age...

The Credit Guarantee Corporation PNG Agri Trade Expo took place from June 24 to 27 in Port Moresby with a focus on enabling access to tailored financial products. The Trade Expo, hosted at the APEC Haus, attracted significant international attention with its diverse array of exhibitors. Participants included banks, financial institutions, agribusinesse...

Theresa Jaintong, a prominent women’s representative from Panguna Mine, emphasized women's pivotal role in shaping Panguna’s future amidst historical grievances and environmental concerns. Speaking during the inaugural Papua New Guinea Resource Week, she addressed delegates, companies, stakeholders, investors, partners, and the media in Session 8 title...

The Papua New Guinea Resources Week allowed presenters to share information, network opportunities, and PNG’s national content. East Sepik Governor Allan Bird took the opportunity to articulate a bold vision for the future of his province, highlighting significant strides in agriculture and community empowerment. In his presentation during the Resou...

The inaugural Papua New Guinea (PNG) Resources Week, featuring the PNG Core Expo and Canconexx, concluded on a high note at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) and The Resources Summit Dinner hosted at Hilton Hotel on July 4th. Aimed at fostering greater local engagement in the country’s resource sector, the event saw a good turnout of delegates,...

PNG Business News is excited to announce our participation in Papua New Guinea's largest event, “PNG Resource Week,” themed “Building on Our Legacy: PNG Resource and Energy,” starting today until July 4. Join us at this significant event to engage with stakeholders, learn from industry experts, and celebrate the contributions of the resources sector an...

In Papua New Guinea, educational dynamics are evolving, led by Dianne Meli, the Founder and Director of TIPS For Kids. Established when Meli was age 26, TIPS For Kids started as a tutoring service for early childhood and grew into a registered homeschool, a first in PNG.TIPS stands for Tailored Individual Programs Supporting Children in Need, with a missi...

Papua New Guinea (PNG), facing a significant malaria burden, recently hosted the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination. Themed "Invest to Achieve Zero Malaria," the summit brought together key stakeholders to strategize and reinforce commitments towards a malaria-free future. Marking a first for the region, the summit highlighted PNG'...

Road infrastructure in PNG has been vulnerable to climate change hazards such as extreme rainfalls, landslides, coastal erosion, storm surges and droughts have cumulative impacts on damaging and deleting the quality and state of infrastructure in PNG.  Therefore, Papua New Guinea has recently marked a significant move towards planning and building infr...

The Papua New Guinea, National Capital District (NCD) Governor Hon. Powes Parkop outlined his vision for the nation’s capital, emphasizing bold initiatives aimed at transforming Port Moresby into a model city. Hon. Powes Parkop shared his vision during a breakfast meeting on June 13th, at Crown Hotel in Port Moresby, hosted by Port Moresby Chamber of C...

The collaborative efforts between Australia and Papua New Guinea have continued with the presentation of the Police Patrol Vessel Minigulai to the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). The vessel, procured by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) from the Tasmanian Police Force, was formally handed over during the 30th Australia-PNG ministerial forum...

The 30th Papua New Guinea-Australia Ministerial Forum was held on 19th to 20th June, at the APEC Haus, in Port Moresby. The Ministerial Forum is an opportunity for Ministers from a range of key policy areas to advance PNG- Australia Partnership and shared priorities. The Ministerial Forum builds on the commitments from the Annual Leaders' Dialogue betw...

Galomarubu village, along the Rigo coast nestled in the Rigo District of Central Province, lies an estimated 113 kilometers from bustling Port Moresby. Here, Esau Lui, the Owner and Director of Belt Again Beach Resort, brings to life his vision of a coastal haven where guests can escape urban hustle and reconnect with nature and culture. Lui's roots ru...