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Acting Minister for Information and Communications Technology Peter Tsiamalili Jr. formally closed a week-long programme on international cyber law and cybercrime cooperation, calling it a pivotal step in Papua New Guinea’s digital development pathway. The workshop, held at APEC Haus from 9 to 13 February, brought together government agencies, international experts, and partners to strengthen PNG’s national capability in cyberspace. In his closing remarks, Minister Tsiamalili emphasised that protecting essential systems, maintaining trust, and responding credibly to cyber incidents is now “mandatory, not optional” for the country. “The Government is very clear on what it wants to achieve,” he said, reflecting on PNG’s realignment of priorities since its 50th anniversary last year. He noted that the ICT sector has become an integral part of every government function and operation. Minister Tsiamalili highlighted PNG’s recent international commitments, including Parliament’s ratification of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in November 2025. He noted that the country is now set to deposit its instrument of accession. PNG also signed the Hanoi Convention, informally known as the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, in October 2025 in Hanoi, Viet Nam, and has taken deliberate steps to align national policies with trusted international frameworks. “These actions reflect PNG’s intent to build a lawful, credible, and cooperative national posture, supported by real institutional capability,” Minister Tsiamalili said. He underscored PNG’s regional leadership, citing the 2023 Lagatoi Declaration as evidence of Pacific Island Forum countries’ shared understanding that cooperation is essential to protecting citizens and growing digital economies. Accession to the Budapest Convention, he added, will strengthen collaboration with State Parties in the Pacific and globally on lawful data requests, timely assistance, and coordinated responses to cybercrime. During the week-long programme, participants completed the course International Law Applicable in Cyberspace, which focused on implementing the Budapest Convention. International faculty from Cyber Law International, including Ms Liis Vihul, Professor Marko Milanovic, and Mr Alexander Seger, guided PNG officials through legal principles, enforcement realities, and cross-border cooperation. Closing the programme, Minister Tsiamalili stressed immediate follow-through. “The task now is execution: coordinated institutions, clear mandates, lawful powers, safeguards that protect rights, and trained officers who can act quickly and correctly. Let us translate this week’s learning into a national work programme with clear responsibilities and timelines.” He said PNG’s accession to the Budapest and Hanoi Conventions marks a major national step, aligning institutions with trusted international standards for tracking cybercrime and enabling lawful cooperation on electronic evidence. The programme was co-organised by the Government of Papua New Guinea through NICTA and facilitated by the Australian Government through Australian AID.

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has entered into a long-term quicklime offtake agreement with Newmont Corporation, the world’s leading gold producer, to supply its Papua New Guinea operations from PLC’s Central Lime Project in Central Province. Under the agreement, Newmont becomes a cornerstone customer, with contracted volumes representing around one-third of the Central Lime Project’s nameplate production capacity. The arrangement materially underpins the commercial development of PNG’s first domestic quicklime manufacturing operation. This offtake marks the first large-scale commitment to locally produced quicklime in the country, highlighting both Newmont’s support for PNG’s buy-local framework and the growing demand for reliable, domestically sourced industrial inputs that meet Tier‑1 global mining standards. Strategic and ESG Significance The Central Lime Project is designed to replace imported quicklime currently supplied from offshore. For Newmont, the offtake enhances supply-chain resilience, reduces exposure to international logistics disruptions, and aligns with environmental and social objectives through lower transport emissions and increased local value creation. For Papua New Guinea, the agreement supports employment, skills development, and the establishment of a nationally significant industrial capability, in line with broader economic development and ESG goals. Commercial Framework The offtake agreement is structured as a multi-year arrangement, commencing following completion and commissioning of the Central Lime Project, subject to customary conditions. Supply will be delivered under standard commercial delivery terms from PLC’s integrated project precinct, part of a designated Special Economic Zone intended to support domestic manufacturing and downstream processing. Details of pricing, escalation mechanisms, and volume scheduling remain confidential, in line with market-based arrangements for long-term industrial supply agreements. Project Readiness and Outlook Securing Newmont as a cornerstone customer materially de-risks the Central Lime Project and bolsters PLC’s ongoing discussions with other domestic and regional customers. The agreement demonstrates that PNG-based industrial processing projects can satisfy the technical, operational, and ESG requirements of Tier‑1 global mining companies when developed under disciplined commercial frameworks. PLC continues to collaborate closely with Newmont on operational readiness, quality assurance, and logistics planning, with first supply targeted following achievement of construction and commissioning milestones. PLC Managing Director Paul Mulder said securing Newmont as a cornerstone customer is a significant milestone for PLC and for PNG’s industrial development. "This agreement validates more than a decade of work to establish domestic quicklime production capable of meeting Tier‑1 mining standards, while delivering strong economic, social and environmental outcomes for Papua New Guinea," Mulder said. “With a foundation offtake in place, PLC is well positioned as the Central Lime Project advances and shall progress further customer discussions as we move toward first production," the executive added. Newmont Lihir General Manager Dawid Pretorius added that the agreement reflects Newmont’s commitment to creating long-term social and economic value in Papua New Guinea. "It required significant time and effort to achieve an outcome that delivers shared value for Newmont, our partners and the nation. It demonstrates our commitment to supporting domestic industry and the broader social and economic benefits that flow from building local capability," Pretorius said. Pacific Lime and Cement Limited is advancing the development of Papua New Guinea’s lime and cement industry to supply essential building materials for the nation and the wider Asia–Pacific region. Anchored by its flagship Central Lime and Cement Projects, PLC is creating a fully integrated platform for local manufacturing, import substitution, and sustainable growth. The company’s diversified portfolio also extends to industrial sands, nature-based forestry carbon credits, and renewable energy, supporting its commitment to delivering cleaner, long-term solutions that build enduring value for PNG and its communities. PLC also holds an approximately 16.6% interest in copper-gold explorer/developer Adyton Resources Corporation. PLC’s strategy is to support Papua New Guinea and the broader Asia-Pacific region on their decarbonisation journey by developing projects that deliver higher-quality, lower-cost, and targeted “low-carbon” inputs for the mining, resources, and construction sectors. Where applicable, these projects are supported with a diversified renewable energy portfolio encompassing solar, wind, geothermal, nature-based forestry carbon credits, and battery storage initiatives. The company is committed to engaging with host communities throughout the lifecycle of its projects, as well as incorporating internationally recognised Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into its strategy and business practices.

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 confirmed that project operator Santos, together with its PNG LNG joint venture partners, has secured essential regulatory approvals from the National Petroleum Authority and the Conservation and Environmental Protection Authority. The approvals represent a key step toward a final investment decision and project sanction for the APF Tie-In development. A further milestone was achieved on Feb. 5, 2026, when senior officials from the National Petroleum Authority, led by Petroleum Division Director Jimmy Haumu, visited the project area to witness the signing of the In-Principle Clan Agreement. The delegation attended on behalf of the Ministry of Petroleum and NPA Managing Director David Manau. The agreement was signed between Santos and key landowning clans directly affected by the project, following an extensive period of consultation and engagement. It reflects landowner understanding and acceptance of the development and underscores the importance of structured community participation in major resource projects. The In-Principle Clan Agreement aligns with arrangements already embedded within the broader PNG LNG project framework. It sets out clear processes for land access, community development initiatives, local business participation opportunities and ongoing stakeholder engagement. The agreement also addresses the management of above-ground risks, including law and order considerations, which remain a critical factor in ensuring project sustainability and maintaining investor confidence in the sector. “The national government, through the NPA and my ministry, is very pleased with the progress achieved so far, and I express my sincere appreciation to Santos and its joint venture partners, the key community leaders of Kutubu, the NPA and all stakeholders who have contributed to meeting these important project development objectives,” Maladina said. “These milestones demonstrate the government’s commitment to encouraging further investment in the country and, importantly, Santos’ commitment to working collaboratively with local communities and regulatory authorities in a meaningful way to achieve project objectives,” he added. Industry analysts say securing regulatory approvals alongside landowner agreements significantly reduces project risk and strengthens the investment case for the APF Tie-In Project. The progress signals continued momentum in PNG’s gas sector amid increasingly competitive global energy markets. With regulatory clearances and community agreements now in place, the project is moving closer to full sanction, reinforcing Papua New Guinea’s position as a key LNG producer in the Asia-Pacific region and highlighting the government’s focus on attracting responsible, long-term investment in the petroleum industry.

The Sepik Development Project (SDP) is a nation-building initiative in Papua New Guinea, delivering transformative infrastructure, renewable power, and essential services to remote communities while responsibly developing one of the world’s largest gold and copper deposits. “Utilising world-leading engineering and renewable-powered design, the project is committed to protecting the Sepik River ecosystem and ensuring the safety of its communities,” said a Frieda River Limited spokesperson. Designed as one of the lowest-emission mining projects globally, the SDP supports Papua New Guinea’s commitment to energy transition and sustainable resource development. The mine will be powered by a hydroelectric dam, producing a surplus of 270 MW of electricity. This power will connect to the national grid, supplying industries and communities in the northern border frontier with clean, reliable energy, while contributing to the reduction of PNG’s long-term carbon emissions. The dam design, which continues to be strengthened and refined, incorporates world-class tailings and waste management technology to effectively mitigate risks to the Sepik River and surrounding ecosystem. It has been engineered to withstand high rainfall and seismic activity, with an embankment and spillway designed to safely accommodate extreme water flows and potential earthquake events. Water quality will be managed through advanced waste and water-management techniques, including underwater tailings storage and active treatment of open-pit water. The project’s design is informed by one of PNG’s most extensive environmental data programmes, supported by a decade of baseline studies and biodiversity surveys. Scientific modelling indicates that impacts on downstream water quality and marine life are expected to be minimal, with significant safeguards in place to protect surrounding and downstream communities. The facility is designed to store water and permanently contain process tailings and mine waste rock. Ongoing water quality monitoring will be conducted at two checkpoints during wastewater discharge activities to ensure the Sepik River and surrounding environment remain protected. “The safety of the Sepik and its communities is a key priority for the project, guided by four principles: technically appropriate, environmentally safe, socially responsible, and financially profitable,” the spokesperson added. “The Sepik Development Project is committed to genuine, inclusive engagement with communities, ensuring local voices shape how the project is planned and delivered. We believe this nation-building initiative should deliver substantial economic and social benefits to Sepik communities and PNG more broadly. We are actively listening to and working with our stakeholders to ensure this outcome.” The spokesperson also noted, “We will continue to engage fully and openly with stakeholders through our annual community engagement programmes within the project’s infrastructure and riverine footprint corridor. We welcome questions, feedback, and guidance from communities as we work to deliver a project that brings tangible benefits to landowners, local communities, and PNG as a whole.” Frieda River Limited is a significant subsidiary of the PanAust Limited Group. In addition to its pre-development opportunities in Papua New Guinea, PanAust Limited owns Phu Bia Mining — an award-winning dual operation in Laos — and has development projects in Chile. An Australian-incorporated company, PanAust is owned by Guangdong Rising H.K. (Holding) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guangdong Rising Holding Group Co., Ltd. (GDRH), a Chinese state-owned company regulated under the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the People’s Government of Guangdong Province.

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG), through the Bougainville Agriculture Commodities Regulatory Authority (BACRA), has issued cocoa export licenses to six companies as it strengthens regulatory control over the sector and reports record production in 2025. The first three licenses were issued in October 2025 to Sankamap, Elliven and Bougainville Organic Export Company. On Friday, three additional licenses were granted to Coconut Products Ltd., AGMARK and PNG Pacific Capital Ltd., marking what officials described as Bougainville’s growing control over its cocoa industry. The issuance of licenses follows the passage of the Bougainville Agriculture Commodities Regulatory Act 2020 and the formal establishment of BACRA to regulate the agriculture and commodities sector in Bougainville. Under the regulations, the BACRA Advisory Council facilitates the screening and approval of license applications. Previously, cocoa export licenses were issued by the PNG Cocoa Board. Those functions have since been transferred to the ABG Department of Primary Industry and are now being operationalized by BACRA. ABG Minister for Primary Industry Clarence Dency said the transition represents a significant shift in the ownership and governance of one of Bougainville’s most important cash crops. “For the first time, Bougainville is fully in control of its cocoa export system. This means that 100 percent of cocoa export levies are now paid directly to the ABG through BACRA, ensuring that revenue generated from our cocoa industry stays in Bougainville and benefits our people,” Dency said. Secretary for the Department of Primary Industry Kenneth Dovaro said revenue collected through BACRA will be reinvested to strengthen the cocoa industry. “The funds generated will be used to build industry capacity through research and development, extension services, compliance monitoring and effective administration of the sector,” Dovaro said. He added that the establishment of BACRA will significantly improve data collection and planning. “For the first time, we are able to systematically collect accurate data on cocoa production across Bougainville. This will greatly improve future planning and policy decisions for the industry,” he said. Bougainville has maintained its position as the country’s leading cocoa producer in recent years, with production in 2025 reaching approximately 23,500 metric tons. “This is a historic high production level and very significant to the national and local economy, as this is valued at over K750 million from our estimates,” Dovaro said. “We estimate that about 80 percent, or K600 million, of the total revenue went directly to farmers,” he added. Under the new licensing arrangements, all cocoa exporters operating in Bougainville will be fully accountable to BACRA, including compliance with license conditions, monitoring requirements and quality standards. Officials said these requirements are expected to flow through the supply chain to farmers. The Department of Primary Industry will also conduct regionwide awareness programs targeting cocoa farmers to promote quality production, proper registration of fermentaries and compliance with industry standards. Dency said the measures are aimed at protecting and maintaining Bougainville’s reputation for high-quality cocoa while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the industry.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Takafumi Kadono as its new country director for Papua New Guinea, with responsibility for leading the bank’s resident mission in Port Moresby and overseeing its development engagement in the country. Kadono assumed office on January 13 and will lead the formulation and implementation of ADB’s next country partnership strategy for Papua New Guinea, guiding support across infrastructure, social services and private sector development. In a statement, Kadono said ADB would continue to work with the Papua New Guinea government to strengthen economic growth and social development through investments in transport and energy, expanded access to health and education services, and measures to improve private sector competitiveness. He also said the bank would work closely with development partners to enhance the inclusivity and resilience of the country’s financial and health systems. ADB is one of Papua New Guinea’s largest financing partners for infrastructure, particularly in the transport and energy sectors. The bank also supports technical and vocational education and training programmes, co-financed by the Australian government, aimed at improving workforce skills and alignment with industry needs. In the health sector, ADB assistance includes policy reforms, investments in health systems and measures to strengthen public financial management. A Japanese national, Kadono brings more than 26 years of international development experience with ADB and the World Bank Group. Prior to his appointment in Papua New Guinea, he served as ADB’s country director for Sri Lanka. Founded in 1966, ADB is a multilateral development bank owned by 69 members, including 50 from Asia and the Pacific. It focuses on promoting inclusive, resilient and sustainable growth through financing, technical assistance and partnerships across the region.

Holiday Inn & Suites Port Moresby and Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby are proud to announce the launch of their “Greener Stay” initiative, commencing 16 February 2026. The programme gives guests the option to reduce their environmental impact by opting out of daily housekeeping services while earning IHG One Rewards points. The initiative is designed to help conserve water and energy by reducing unnecessary room servicing, including linen changes, cleaning chemicals and daily resource use. Guests who choose to participate may opt out of housekeeping services during their stay and will be rewarded with 500 bonus points.* Guests can participate by simply placing the Greener Stay door hanger outside their room by 2am, signalling that they would like to skip housekeeping for that day. Portfolio General Manager Anne Busfield said the programme aligns strongly with the hotels’ sustainability commitments and evolving guest expectations. “Greener Stay is about giving our guests more choice — and making it easy to travel in a more responsible way,” Busfield said. “Many guests do not need a full clean every day, and this initiative allows them to opt out while knowing they are helping conserve water and energy here in Papua New Guinea.” Busfield added that the initiative also supports IHG’s loyalty proposition. “We are also proud that Greener Stay rewards our IHG One Rewards members with 500 points per night. It is a simple, practical way to thank guests for helping us reduce our environmental footprint — while still enjoying the comfort and service they expect from Holiday Inn & Suites and Holiday Inn Express," the manager said. Greener Stay will be available for eligible stays at both Holiday Inn properties in Port Moresby from 16 February 2026. Guests who are not yet IHG One Rewards members can sign up free of charge and begin earning points immediately. *Terms and conditions apply. Greener Stay is an IHG guest programme that allows guests to opt out of housekeeping services during their stay to reduce environmental impact. Participating IHG One Rewards members receive 500 bonus points per night. Rooms will still be serviced every fourth consecutive night in line with brand standards. Set within five hectares of landscaped gardens, the Holiday Inn® & Suites Port Moresby offers a secure environment combined with international service standards and Papua New Guinea hospitality. Located in the heart of the Government district, the hotel is accessible via a modern four-lane highway, six kilometres from the airport, with a continuation of the highway extending a further eight kilometres into the Port Area. Parliament, many government departments and embassies are situated nearby, as is the Port Moresby Golf Course. Accommodation comprises 238 rooms and suites, including serviced apartments. The hotel features one restaurant and one bar. Facilities include a gym with four squash courts, cardiovascular training equipment, a fully equipped weight room and daily aerobics classes; volleyball and basketball courts; two tennis courts; an outdoor swimming pool; and a walking track. The hotel also offers a full range of meeting facilities, including a ballroom seating up to 300 guests, which can be divided into three smaller rooms seating up to 100 guests each, as well as smaller breakout rooms and a secretariat or boardroom. For more information, visit: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/portmoresby/pomih/hoteldetail or call +675 303 2000. Find the hotel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holidayinnandsuitesportmoresby

Papua LNG is a significant liquified natural gas (LNG) project for Papua New Guinea (PNG). Led by TotalEnergies, it will develop the Elk/Antelope gas fields in the Gulf of Papua, which hold large gas resources, the energy equivalent of more than one billion barrels of oil. Intended to be the country's second LNG project, Papua LNG promises a lot, including significant tax revenue and dividends for the national government, Gulf provincial government and local communities, as well as the stimulus of construction. But discussions of this large project have been dragging on for years. It always seems to be just around the corner. In early 2018, the Final Investment Decision or FID for Papua LNG was predicted (by the ever-bullish ANZ bank) to be less than twelve months away. Then in 2019, FID was predicted for 2020. Then it was 2022. 2023. 2024. 2025. The PNG petroleum minister recently predicted FID by April 2026. But the PM has already pushed this latest deadline out from April to September of this year. And the latest statement from the petroleum minister only says that "we continue to work towards a FID this year". There appear to be several factors for the significant, repeated and ongoing delays of the project. The current government has to take some of the blame. The Project Gas Agreement for Papua LNG was initially signed in April 2019, but when James Marape became prime minister a month later, he said he would renegotiate it. Perhaps he won some minor concessions, but his government conceded a few months later that the Gas Agreement would remain unchanged. The PNG government also decided that another LNG project, P'nyang, that was originally intended to proceed in tandem with Papua LNG, would instead follow it. This required a reworking of the latter's technical design. In 2020, the PNG government amended the Oil and Gas Act to authorise it to impose on large projects a minimum expected level of return for the state, and so that new project agreements could "no longer be used to regulate the application of laws to a project". However, in August 2021, parliament had to pass another amendment to the Oil and Gas Act specifically to exclude Papua LNG from the 2020 amendments. It was 2023 by the time Total went out to get construction bids, and by then construction costs had skyrocketed. Whereas project costs had been estimated at US$10-12 billion, the bids came in at around US$18 billion. This made the project unviable. This increase in costs was partly because of the pandemic but also because Chinese firms had been excluded from the initial bid. One wonders why the PNG government allowed this restricted bid to take place given its stake as a shareholder and its interest in maximising profits from the project. In late 2024, Total initiated a rebid process, with reduced specifications, and opening the bid to Chinese firms. PNG PM Marape said very recently that costs had come down to US$14 billion, but went on to indicate that "adjustments" and "concessions" would be needed and said that the State Negotiation Team was already "engaged in technical discussions overseas". This suggests a re-opening of the Project Agreement, which could add months if not years of further delay. Meanwhile, other steps in project finalisation are still pending, including long-term sales contracts and the mandatory development forum at which negotiations take place with landowners and other domestic stakeholders for the division of subnational project benefits. A broader threat to the LNG project is the risk of oversupply of LNG globally. Over the last decade, the US has not only entered the LNG export market but has become the world's largest exporter with cheap and plentifully available natural gas from shale fracking operations. The 2025 World Energy Outlook found that "the large upcoming wave of additional LNG export capacity" would meet the growing demand for LNG past 2030, and under some scenarios up to 2035. Even within Total's own portfolio, Papua LNG is said to be competing within a limited investment budget against several other projects in other parts of the world. Just this year, the Australian Financial Review reported (paywalled) that: "[T]he biggest wave of new LNG supply yet is set to start hitting global gas markets this year, threatening to cut prices … fuelling doubts whether a new project planned in Papua New Guinea will go ahead on time … [O]nly the lowest-cost projects are likely to advance in the near term." The same article noted that a pipeline LNG project has just been deferred in the US by the project developer in light of the global LNG glut. Financing may also be a risk. Growing campaigns against fossil fuel projects have resulted in almost 30 banks turning away from financing the Papua LNG project. The worst-case scenario for PNG would see an acceleration of the renewables revolution, and falling demand for gas. This could lead to Papua LNG not only being pushed to the back of the queue, but never being developed at all. On the upside, demand for LNG is still growing, PNG is located near Asian markets, and China will be keen on non-US energy sources. In summary, Papua LNG may well have a future, but is a long way from a done deal. In fact, according to one recent analysis (paywalled), "stalled Papua LNG may only move forward through partner realignment, a change of operator or a full concept rethink". Moreover, given the sequencing the PNG government has decided on, the more Papua LNG is delayed the more P'nyang will be, and that project is quite remotely located and costly. Not one but several factors explain the delays Papua LNG has encountered and the uncertainty it is still facing. One lesson is that PNG may be paying the price from moving away from a rules-based fiscal regime for the resource sector towards a negotiated project-by-project regime. Fiscal conditions for resource projects are increasingly project specific, designed to add up to a target share of project profits for the PNG government and other national and local stakeholders. This approach adds to complexity, and risks generating a vicious cycle of one delay leading to another. Disclosure: This research was undertaken with the support of the ANU-UPNG Partnership, an initiative of the PNG-Australia Partnership, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The views are those of the authors only. This article appeared first on Devpolicy Blog (devpolicy.org), from the Development Policy Centre at The Australian National University. Andrew Anton Mako is a visiting lecturer and project coordinator for the ANU-UPNG Partnership. He has worked as a research officer at the Development Policy Centre and as a research fellow at the PNG National Research Institute. Stephen Howes is Director of the Development Policy Centre and Professor of Economics at the Crawford School of Public Policy at The Australian National University. Caption: The PNG LNG Project Hides F2 well (Facebook/ExxonMobil PNG)

At his first appearance on the Nasfund–FM100 Talkback Show this month, Nasfund CEO Rajeev Sharma announced two major milestones set to reshape member and employer  engagement in 2026.  Nasfund is preparing to deliver its first multi-location Employer Conference, scheduled  for 25th March 2026. This annual event will be streamed live from a central location and  simultaneously delivered across the Southern, Momase, Highlands, and New Guinea  Islands regions. It will mark the first time employers nationwide participate in a unified,  real-time conference experience.  Announcing the initiative, Nasfund CEO Mr. Rajeev Sharma said the new approach reflects  the Fund’s commitment to modernising engagement with employers and strengthening  national consistency in superannuation education.  “This conference represents a new standard for how we connect with employers  across Papua New Guinea. By streaming one conference to multiple regions on the  same day, we ensure every employer receives the same information and support as  well as allow them to see and appreciate common experiences with other employers  in other regions.”  Sharma also reaffirmed another important date: the Annual Crediting Rate  Announcement will take place on 12th March 2026, when Nasfund will reveal the interest  earned by members for the 2025 financial year.  These two major events occurring just weeks apart and highlight Nasfund’s focus on  transparency, digital innovation, and strengthening superannuation outcomes for both  employers and members. The Employer Conference will address key areas including  contribution compliance, employer obligations, digital services, and tools to support  workforce retirement readiness.  Nasfund is encouraging members and employers to follow the Fund’s social media  channels for instant updates, livestream links, and further announcements. Those who  prefer traditional media can also expect full coverage through mainstream news outlets.

Remington Technology has confirmed its Platinum Sponsorship of the 2026 AI Summit, hosted by International Training Institute (ITI), Papua New Guinea’s largest private training institution. The Summit will take place on 6 March 2026 at the Stanley Hotel, Port Moresby, and is expected to attract more than 300 participants from across government, education, business and the technology sector. Returning for its second year following a successful inaugural event in 2025, the AI Summit is hosted by ITI, an institution recognised by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) and now in its 27th year of operation. The Summit aims to strengthen understanding of artificial intelligence and highlight its practical value within the Papua New Guinean context. ITI Chairman and Co-Founder Senthil Kumaran said the Summit was created to respond to growing interest in AI while addressing widespread misunderstanding around the topic. “AI is widely talked about, both positively and negatively, but many people don’t really understand what it is or how it can be useful,” Mr Kumaran said. “This event brings together experts, industry leaders and learners to openly discuss AI, share experiences, and help PNG adapt in a positive and practical way.” The 2026 program will focus on four key areas: AI in healthcare, ethics and governance, generative AI, and AI in higher education. The Summit will also feature practical demonstrations and an expo, where organisations will showcase AI-related products, services and real-world applications relevant to Papua New Guinea. Remington Group CEO Justin Kieseker said Remington Technology’s continued support of the Summit reflects the growing importance of artificial intelligence across the technology sector. “We were involved in the Summit last year and saw the strong interest around this topic,” Mr Kieseker said. “AI is becoming increasingly important in the systems and technologies we work with, and over the next five years its impact will be even more significant.” Remington Technology has partnered with ITI for more than 12 years, supporting its production printing operations in Port Moresby and Lae. According to Mr Kieseker, backing the AI Summit aligns naturally with Remington Technology’s role as a technology leader in Papua New Guinea. “We want to support initiatives that build capability, encourage learning, and prepare the next generation of graduates,” he said. “The workforce of the future will look very different, and we want to play our part in supporting PNG’s people and positive national development through technology.” Remington Technology looks forward to contributing once again to the national conversation around how artificial intelligence is understood, applied and adopted in Papua New Guinea.