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The Pacific’s digital transformation is entering a more demanding phase. After years of investment in telecommunications and connectivity, the challenge is increasingly to build the trusted digital systems that turn infrastructure into reliable public services. NiuPay is taking its experience with proven digital systems across the Pacific into Fiji, building on its work with Papua New Guinea’s Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority (ICSA), the country’s first digital land-title system and a border-processing system deployed during the Pacific Games. These operational
Augustus Minerals Ltd is preparing exploration programmes for two gold projects in Papua New Guinea, having compiled historical geological data and stepped up engagement with landowners while awaiting decisions on its exploration licenceapplications.
The Australian Securities Exchange-listed company said in a 15 October 2026 announcement that its subsidiary, ACM Contract Mining (PNG) Ltd, had completed a technical information memorandum for the Mt Kare gold and silver project in EngaProvince. It is also reviewing historical exploration records for the Vanapa Ri
ExxonMobil PNG Antelope Ltd has formally assumed operatorship of the Papua LNG project, with the co-venturers targeting a final investment decision later this year.
The transfer follows an agreement reached in September by project partners TotalEnergies, Santos and ENEOS Xplora, ExxonMobil said in a media release dated 15 October.
The company will work with the Papua New Guinea government, the Gulf and Central provincial governments, local communities and project partners to advance the development.
Dinesh Sivasamboo, chairman and managing director of ExxonMobil PNG Antelope, said the trans
Papua New Guinea needs to develop new electricity generation projects to maximise the benefits of a K350 million upgrade to the Ramu Grid transmission network, according to Minister responsible for PNG Power Ltd. Richard Maru.
The 132-kilovolt Ramu Transmission System Reinforcement Project was commissioned at the Taraka Substation in Lae, Morobe Province, on Oct. 9, completing a major component of a K1.9 billion investment in the country’s transmission infrastructure.
Maru said the upgraded network would improve the system’s capacity to carry electricity, but its benefits would d
Papua New Guinea is pursuing fisheries reforms and strategic investments to expand domestic tuna processing, attract private investment and retain more economic value from its marine resources, Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong said.
In an exclusive interview with PNG Business News, Wong said the government was implementing reforms to strengthen local participation, increase export earnings and create jobs for Papua New Guineans.
The initiatives include the National Tuna Domestication Strategy, the StartFish Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), reforms to the Vessel Day Scheme
Telikom Ltd. has secured a K27.2 million grant from the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) to modernize its internal business systems and strengthen its capacity to deliver digital services across Papua New Guinea.
The grant agreement was signed at Telikom Rumana in Port Moresby on Monday, October 12, as the state-owned telecommunications provider advances its digital transformation program.
Telikom said the funding would support improvements to its business systems and operations, helping the company become more efficient and better equipped to meet custome
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) is targeting annual tourism output of more than K3.6 billion by 2028 and beyond, as the government and industry stakeholders seek to increase the sector’s contribution to economic growth, employment and investment.
TPA chief executive officer Eric Mossman Uvovo announced the target when he welcomed delegates to the PNG Tourism Summit 2026 at APEC Haus in Port Moresby on 13 October.
Speaking under the theme “Reset for Success: Unleashing Tourism and Hospitality Potential, the Hub of the Pacific”, Uvovo said PNG had the n
Editor’s Note: In this issue, Michael McWalter, former Director of the Petroleum Division and Adviser to the Government of Papua New Guinea, and erstwhile petroleum adviser to the Governments of Ghana, Liberia, Cambodia, Sao Tome, and South Sudan writes about Liquefied Natural Gas. He is a certified petroleum geologist, and technical specialist in upstream petroleum industry regulation, administration, and institutional development. 

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Hastings Deering PNG showcased its long-standing commitment to Papua New Guinea's resources sector at this year's event, while highlighting the important role skills development and local capability continue to play in supporting the nation's growth.

A key highlight for Hastings Deering PNG was an exclusive visit from Prime Minister James Marape ahead of the official opening of the exhibition.

During his tour, Prime Minister Marape visited the Hastings Deering PNG stand. Accompanied by government ministers, industry representatives and members of the m
Steamships today marked a significant milestone in its long-term commitment to Bougainville with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new corporate office and accommodation facility in Toniva, Central Bougainville.
The new single-storey modular office and accommodation facility will re-establish Steamships’ permanent presence in Bougainville, providing a local base to support its investment pipeline, develop sustainable partnerships with the people of Bougainville and maintain ongoing engagement with key stakeholders. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2026.
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