Petroleum projects in Papua New Guinea have recorded encouraging progress, with Petroleum Minister Jimmy Maladina welcoming significant advances on the APF Tie-In Project, citing major regulatory approvals and community agreements as critical milestones toward full project sanction. Speaking from Singapore on behalf of the national government, Maladina...

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has officially launched a new K100 banknote into circulation, honouring the legacy of one of the nation’s most influential leaders, the Late Sir Julius Chan, marking one year since his passing. Speaking at the national launch 27 on January at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby, BPNG Governor Elizabeth Genia said the n...

The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) has highlighted the critical role of industry-led reform in strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET) outcomes, as businesses across Papua New Guinea continue to grapple with skills shortages and rising workforce costs. POMCCI and its members convened on 28 January fo...

The Department of Works and Highways (DWOH) has taken a major step towards modernising Papua New Guinea’s transport infrastructure with the launch of a consultancy to develop the country’s first legal and institutional framework for a railway network. A pre-start meeting for the consultancy contract was held on 5 December, marking the commencement of p...

The establishment of the Gobo Girls School of Excellence in Jimi District, Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea, is emerging not only as a landmark education project but also as a catalyst for local business growth, employment creation, and rural economic participation. “From the beginning, the school was designed to benefit the local economy, not just th...

Papua New Guinea’s newly appointed Minister for the Department of Works and Highways, Peter Tsiamalili Jr, has called for integrity, accountability and uncompromising quality in the delivery of national infrastructure, as he formally assumed office following the passing of former Minister Hon. Solan Mirisim, MP. Minister Tsiamalili was officially welco...

Papua New Guinea has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its land governance framework, placing customary land reform at the centre of the country’s human rights, economic development and sustainability agenda. Chairperson of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Customary Land and Land Reforms, Keith Iduhu, underscored the urgency of protecting cu...

The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the Kina Facility Rate (KFR) at 5.0 percent following its final meeting for 2025, signalling continuity in monetary policy settings amid moderating global growth and evolving domestic economic conditions. The decision was announced on 2 December 2025 after the Committee met t...

Prime Minister James Marape has launched Papua New Guinea’s National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Command Centre in Daru, describing the facility as a critical step in protecting national sovereignty, securing marine wealth and strengthening the fisheries sector as a major pillar of the country’s future economic ind...

Comrade Trustee Services Limited (CTSL), the superannuation fund serving members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), has strengthened its governance framework and long-term strategic positioning with the appointment of Mr Chetan Chopra as Chairman of the Board. The appointment of Chopra was formally announced during a CTSL press conference h...

New PNG Defence Force facilities strengthen capability, drive workforce development By Roselyn Erehe The completion of the refurbished Garrison Engineer Compound at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby marks a strategic infrastructure investment that strengthens the operational capability of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force while delivering broader eco...

The Business Coalition for Women (BCFW) has positioned Papua New Guinea’s private sector at the centre of regional discussions on workplace safety and gender equality, following the presentation of its Poroman Walkabout Wantaim (Men as Allies) programme at the Australasian Aid Conference in Canberra. The programme was featured during a panel discussion...

Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina has formally addressed the newly sworn-in Board of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) under the National Petroleum Authority Act 2025. The ceremony was held 24 November in Port Moresby. The inaugural NPA Board comprises: Chairman Hubert Hanjause Namani Mr. Dairi Vele (Deputy ...

Papua New Guinea’s mining sector continues to underpin the national economy and is positioned for a new phase of growth, reform, and sustainable investment, Acting Managing Director of the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) Harry Kore said during the regulator’s forum, PNG’s Mining Sector Update, at Investment Week on Dec. 8 in Sydney, Australia. Addres...

The private sector is showing how climate responsibility, inclusive growth, and commercial success can align, with TWM Group positioning itself as a national leader in environmental services following a major investment partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Speaking at a high-level climate impact session during PNG Investment We...

PNG CR Services is boosting female participation in the country’s construction sector through its Wok Meri Strong Program, a structured workforce development initiative integrated into the company’s project delivery model. The program is designed to increase meaningful and sustainable participation of women across PNG CR’s construction and infrastructu...