As businesses set their sights on Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) growing economy and its unique cultural diversity, there is a need arising for labour hire services which will be crucial in facilitating smooth entry into the PNG market and ensure the long-term success of offshore activities. Doing business in PNG is a unique opportunity, but one that require...

With the appointment of a new head of technical staffing services for the region, SGS is addressing the need for high quality personnel to drive project growth in Papua New Guinea’s resource and energy industries. In May 2023, SGS appointed highly experienced Brittany Shephard to lead its revamped technical staffing services department, focusing on pr...

About 30 minutes by boat from Port Moresby City lies Daugo (Fisherman) Island. Here, water has been essential for the community’s survival, with increased climate change weather patterns affecting the community of about 2,000 people. To that end, SOURCE Global and subcontractor TWL have delivered safe and quality drinking water to Daugo, generated from...

This is the amazing story of Moy Mamarua, one of BOC PNG’s stalwart employees who celebrated his 40th year of employment in 2023. Moy commenced his eminent career with CIG in Toniva (Arawa) Bougainville on 15th August 1983. He completed studies at Port Moresby Technical College, and whilst on holidays in Bougainville became aware of the exciting min...

Weir, a global mining technology leader, has acquired SentianAI, a Swedish-based developer of AI solutions that optimise performance in minerals processing. With this acquisition, Weir is accelerating its technology roadmap and expanding its digital capability to provide enhanced productivity and sustainability offerings to customers. SentianAI, founde...

25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (EVAW) and once again, Santos and the Santos Foundation have demonstrated ongoing commitment to end all forms of violence against women and girls by leading the annual Bel isi PNG organised EVAW walk in Port Moresby. In a show of solidarity were Bel isi PNG key donors, i...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) has continued to become an attractive destination for non-citizen workers seeking employment in various specialized skill areas. However, in order to maintain a balance between the influx of foreign labour and the protection of domestic job opportunities, PNG has established an administrative and skills transfer system for non-citiz...

BHP have recently changed suspension suppliers, fitting Terrain Tamer Parabolic Leaf Springs to the fleet of Toyota Hilux servicing their light vehicle needs in the Western Australia Iron Ore mining hubs in the Pilbara region of northern Western Australia. Having tested the springs in their facilities for the past 2 years, BHP have confirmed preference...

Weir, a global mining technology leader, is delighted to partner with CEEC International (CEEC) to drive sustainable innovation and improve productivity in mining. In addition to renewing its support as a premium sponsor, Weir will participate in CEEC’s newly launched Global Water Initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration to drive action to ensure respon...

Ten high-performance students from the PNG University of Technology and the University of Papua New Guinea have been selected to be involved in an immersive 11-week industrial training program with Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML). The trainees from UNITECH (7) and UPNG (3) are third-year undergraduates under OTML’s Undergraduate Students Scholarship (USS...

Machinery Action Group introduces a prime opportunity for businesses seeking peak efficiency—a low-hour Volvo L120H wheel loader/tool carrier, now available for purchase. Key Features: Year: 2020 Hours: 2819 Advanced Features: Boom Suspension CDC Steering Volvo Assist with Scale Quick Coupler and Bucket Autolube System Michel...

Papua New Guinea’s peak body representing the mineral, resources and energy sectors on 13 November officially announced its new name and unveiled its new logo. The former PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (“The Chamber”) has formally transitioned to its new name, the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (“PNG CORE”), following the approval...

In the dynamic workplace environment of Papua New Guinea (PNG), first aid training is not only a responsible choice but also a legal requirement. St John Ambulance is passionate about teaching first aid because every life matters, and no one should suffer or die due to a lack of basic medical knowledge. By equipping the people of PNG with essential ...

iPi Catering, a subsidiary of the iPi Group, completed its Kitchen Operations training program with members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), This monumental achievement resulted in 18 men successfully completing their training. iPi Group’s chief executive officer Peter Long expressed delight in delivering the course and commended the p...

In addition to its core business of harbour towage, Pacific Towing (PacTow) provides salvage, emergency response, and spill response services in PNG and the broader region.  These services have increased in frequency together with the growth of PNG’s oil and gas sector, as well as the increase in Melanesia’s marine traffic.  PacTow has been involved in...

Papua New Guinean workforces have assembled hundreds of Ark Pacific modular buildings for PNG’s resource sector since 2010.  Unskilled local workers across the country have benefited from employment and training opportunities afforded by Ark’s easy-to-assemble modular building systems.  Likewise, developers have benefited from the cost-effective delivery ...