A joint understanding has been reached between the Governments of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea to broaden the role of the recently appointed independent moderator, Sir Jerry Mateparae. In a ministerial statement delivered in the Bougainville House of Representatives last week, ABG Attorney General and Minister for Bougainville Independence Mission...

Steamships was proud to break ground on Portside Business Park, its new large scale mixed-use development which is managed by its property division, Pacific Palms Property. The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minster for Lands Hon. John Rosso MP and Hon. Dadi Toka Jnr, NCD Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly alon...

The Head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Papua New Guinea (PNG), Matsuoka Hideaki, has urged the PNG government and its implementing agencies to maintain strong leadership, foster continued cooperation, and ensure that arrangements with donor agencies like JICA are upheld. This is essential to maximise the benefits derived from the...

The Aropa Airport upgrade project is set to move forward following the recent contract signing between the National Airports Corporation (NAC) and China Railway Construction Group Ltd (CRCG Ltd). The signing was witnessed by Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President, His Excellency Ishmael Toroama, and the National Minister for Civil Aviation,...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) have agreed on a timebound action plan to accelerate the implementation and enhance the performance of ADB-financed projects, following discussions at the 2024 Country Portfolio Review Mission Roundtable Meeting. The hybrid meeting, co-chaired by ADB Country Director for PNG,...

Abau District Member of Parliament, Sir Puka Temu, has urged the Papua New Guinea (PNG) government to adopt e-health solutions to overcome the healthcare challenges posed by the country's remote geography. Speaking at the launch of the pilot Waste-Zone Project at Kupiano Health Centre, Central Province, Sir Temu emphasized the need for digital infrastr...

The National Government, through the Ministry of International Trade and Investment, the Madang Provincial Government, and RD Corporation, have reached an agreement to initiate immediate feasibility studies for the proposed Madang Integrated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Vidar, Madang. In discussions recently concluded at the RD Corporation Headquarte...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape recently delivered a stirring call to action, urging all Papua New Guineans to work relentlessly over the next 20 years, starting in 2025, to transform the nation into a high-income economy and shift from being an exporter of raw resources to a manufacturer. Speaking upon his return from the 79th United Nations General ...

Papua New Guinea's latest score on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) is 29 out of 100, showing a slight improvement of one percent from 28 out of 100 in 2021. Despite this progress, PNG remains among many countries with little to no improvement in tackling corruption. This data was highlighted by PNG National Planning Minister Sir Ano Pala during t...

The Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Exchange (APNGBX) recently highlighted opportunities for collaboration and investment in PNG's growing economy. Key discussions focused on infrastructure development, renewable energy, and the broader economic landscape. Key Takeaways included: Global Economic Trends: Senior Economist Justin Smirk from Westpac Ba...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape recently delivered Papua New Guinea’s Country Statement at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly high-level debate. Speaking along the session theme of ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations’, t...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has requested the United Nations secretariat to assist forest nations like Papua New Guinea advocate stronger on forest preservation and climate financing to assist these nations in their development aspirations. The Prime Minister put the special request to United Nations Secretary-General Antoinio Guterres in a bilate...

The Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy, officially launched the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan (DPP) for 2024-2029 at the Australian High Commission on Thursday 19th September in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This initiative reinforces Australia’s commitment to PNG as its largest development...

The Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is looking at investing in its own staff to drive forward the goals and objectives of the Secretariat. PNGEITI recently employed eight new professionals boosting the number of employees to 17. Executive Director, Lucas Alkan says PNGEITI is in a transactional phase passing on from being a ...

The Bisnis PNG Supplier Management Portal (SMP), launched by the PNG Institute of Banking and Business Management (IBBM), is empowering local businesses to increase their visibility and access opportunities. The SMP, a collaboration between IBBM and ExxonMobil, aims to connect businesses and people, and promote entrepreneurial development. It provides ...

As Papua New Guinea (PNG) approaches its 50th Golden Jubilee of independence, the country reflects on its development across the business, resource, and industrial sectors. A key topic at the forefront of discussions is National Content, which emphasizes the participation of local businesses and workforce in resource projects, aiming to ensure that PNG...