Papua New Guinea has strengthened its commitment to aviation safety, governance and international compliance with the swearing-in of a new Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG) Board of Directors, as the country continues efforts to position itself among the leading aviation regulators in the Asia-Pacific region. Speaking at th...

Papua New Guinea is strengthening its trade policy capacity as the country expands its engagement in regional and global markets, with a greater focus on improving trade facilitation, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and increasing participation in international trade forums. As part of this effort, sixteen trade policy professiona...

The redevelopment of Kimbe Port has moved beyond the halfway stage, with a new shipment of heavy construction equipment and materials arriving in early May this year to accelerate one of Papua New Guinea’s key maritime infrastructure projects. The latest barge shipment from Townsville delivered critical equipment for the next phase of works, including ...

Papua New Guinea’s aviation sector is entering a new phase of modernization with the groundbreaking of a six-storey, state-of-the-art air traffic control (ATC) tower at Goroka Airport in Eastern Highlands Province on April 30. The K15.7 million project, funded through the Asian Development Bank’s Civil Aviation Development Investment Programme Phase II...

A major infrastructure investment aimed at strengthening aviation capacity in Papua New Guinea’s Highlands region has officially commenced, with Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi launching the K39.4 million Kagamuga Airport runway upgrade on April 28 in Western Highlands Province. The project, described as a critical national priority, will see the exis...

Papua New Guinea’s growth outlook is expected to moderate over the next two years as global economic pressures weigh on the region, according to remarks by Asian Development Bank (ADB) country director for PNG, Takafumi Kadono, at the launch of the 2026 Asian Development Outlook (ADO) on April 17 in Port Moresby. Kadono told stakeholders that developin...

Improving access to reliable and affordable energy will be critical to unlocking Papua New Guinea’s export potential, particularly in agriculture, British High Commissioner Paul Eastwood said during a recent visit to cacao farms in East Sepik Province. Speaking after engagements in Wewak, Eastwood highlighted the province’s role as the country’s larges...

Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed the strength and consistency of the Papua LNG project framework, underscoring the role of established joint marketing arrangements in supporting long-term revenue stability and investor confidence. The Ministry of Petroleum in April reiterated a press statement issued on March 13, 2026. Minister for Petroleum Hon. Jimmy ...

Papua New Guinea, represented by the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL), has taken a strategic position in shaping regional agriculture and food security discussions at the 38th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific (APRC38), held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, fro...

A new five-year strategic partnership between state-owned wholesale telecommunications provider PNG DataCo Limited and Gobo All-Girls School of Excellence in Jimi, Jiwaka Province, is set to expand digital infrastructure investment in Papua New Guinea’s education sector, with a focus on improving access, connectivity, and ICT capacity for young women. ...

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) marked Kina and Toea Day as part of its annual calendar of activities aimed at raising awareness of the country’s legal tender and its history. This year’s observance on 19 April 2026 also marked the 51st anniversary of the introduction of Papua New Guinea’s currency, the kina and toea, with BPNG launching a year-lon...

Papua New Guinea’s cocoa industry has taken a significant step forward on the global stage, with more than 3,000 participants from 19 provinces converging in Wewak, East Sepik Province, for the 2026 Greater Sepik Cocoa of Excellence and Trade Expo. The three-day event, held at Sir Michael Thomas Somare Stadium from 21 to 23 April, brought together over...

Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, took centre stage in regional urban development in March, hosting the 7th Pacific Urban Forum (PUF7) from March 24–26, 2026—marking the first time the high-level gathering has been held in the country. Convened by the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) in partnership with regional and international age...

Papua New Guinea’s public and private sectors paused on March 24 to mark National Women’s Day, with workplaces, institutions and communities across the country embracing the symbolic colour purple and reaffirming their commitment to advancing the rights and wellbeing of women. From corporate offices to government agencies, the day was observed through ...

Papua New Guinea’s business community is being called on to play a more active role in tackling tuberculosis (TB), as Businesses for Health (B4H) staged a high-impact public awareness installation in the capital, Port Moresby, to mark World TB Day on 24 March. At the busy Konedobu roundabout, thousands of commuters were met with a striking visual messa...

Papua New Guinea’s livestock industry must urgently adopt mechanised farming practices or face continued reliance on costly imported meat, according to Livestock Development Corporation Managing Director Terry G. Koim. Speaking in March at Taliabi, 14 Mile outside Port Moresby, during the presentation of three newly acquired state-of-the-art tractors, ...