Ten (10) university students are the elated recipients of Ok Tedi Mining Limited’s (OTML) 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme totalling over K300,000. The students who are in their third year of studies are studying various courses. Of the ten students, one is studying Human Resources Management at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG); while sev...

Averages over 70% (Asia-Oceania & Oceania-Asia) and 80% (Asia-North America West Coast) On-Time Performance based on 12-month data from Sea-Intelligence Swire Shipping, a leading shipping company in the Asia-Pacific, reaffirmed its commitment to the region as the most reliable carrier in Asia-Oceania and on the Asia to North America West Coast (NAW...

Conveniently located in the central business area, the new premise will enable Swire Shipping to be closer to its customers, partners and the community Swire Shipping has announced its move to a new office location in the central business area, at Gordons Business Centre, commemorating this milestone with a celebration attended by over 70 guests compri...

Papua New Guinea has looked towards ambitious development goals with Vision 2050 aimed to transform the country with the construction industry playing a pivotal role. These include billions of kina invested annually in infrastructure across the country, thus the stakes are too high for business-as-usual for government agencies, private sector clients, ...

Steamships Trading Company (Steamships) and Laba Holdings Limited (Laba) are pleased to announce the formal establishment of Hebamo Transport Limited (HTL), a dedicated landside logistics company specialising in project cargo and heavy transport. This milestone follows 14 months of collaboration since the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ...

The recent announcements of significant resource development projects in Papua New Guinea are promising for the nation’s economic future. However, the success of these projects—and the prosperity of PNG businesses—relies on a healthy, productive workforce. While foreign investors and project operators are required to employ local workers, only PNG busines...

The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) has made a contribution to Efogi Adventist Primary School to help enhance students' educational experience. The donation, handed over on Monday, February 10, 2025, includes books such as "The Crocodile Prize," "Hunting for Minerals and Oil," "It's a Gold Mine," and guides on starting a business for b...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) hosted six geoscience students from the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Earth Sciences, who undertook an intensive eight-week Industrial Training Program with the company’s Operations (Mining) Business Unit. The trainees were immersed in hands-on learning with different departments and sections such as Explorati...

The Rotary Club of Lae Huon Gulf has once again demonstrated the power of partnerships in driving community impact, with the success of the 2024 Rotary Gala significantly boosted by contributions from corporate supporters like Westpac. At the heart of this success was the auction of a signed Queensland Maroons jersey, generously donated by Westpac. The...

Steamships Hospitality and Coral Sea Hotels are proud to acknowledge the Grand Papua Hotel and Gateway Hotel and Apartments who both have achieved the SafeHotels Certification, the world’s leading safety and security certification. SafeHotels is the first independent, global Hotel Safety and Security Certification providing certification standards base...

A company that wants to be awarded contracts and operate in Papua New Guinea must stay in PNG long-term and contribute to the economy and development of the people. When you think about project development, think about the company that is here in PNG—owned, operated, and managed in the country, providing support to other companies in the country, emplo...

The National Cancer Services Papua New Guinea has officially resumed Brachytherapy treatment ON January 16, offering renewed hope for cancer patients across the country. This milestone marks the return of the second phase of radiotherapy treatment—Brachytherapy, also known as internal beam radiotherapy—at the ANGAU Memorial Provincial Hospital in Lae, ...

Bougainville Copper Limited (BCL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Johnny Patterson Auna as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Auna, who hails from Laguai Village, Buin in South Bougainville, joined BCL in March 2024 as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. He has also been serving in the role of Acting CEO since July 2024, followin...

A Santos Foundation program committed to changing attitudes towards family and sexual violence, and supporting survivors in Papua New Guinea, has won international recognition for its life-changing impact at the Platts Global Energy Awards in New York. A Santos Foundation program committed to changing attitudes towards family and sexual violence, and s...

In an era where cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, one company has stood out in its unwavering commitment to securing businesses across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands. For over ten years, Sprint Networks has been at the forefront of designing and implementing secure data networks, earning the trust of prominent financial ins...

In high-stakes environments such as mining and shipping, where workers often operate in challenging conditions, the importance of oral health is frequently overlooked. However, maintaining healthy teeth and gums is not just about having a bright smile; it plays a crucial role in overall employee health, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Investin...