The National Executive Council (NEC) in its Decision No: 43/2024 approved for Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) to be officially invited to visit Papua New Guinea (PNG) for exploratory discussion to open an office in PNG. This is following a very strong representation made by the Global Managing Director of the TBI, Mr. Michael McNair in a meet...

A shipment of diesel and Jet A1 was recently discharged at NapaNapa to assist the country address its current fuel shortage crisis. The National Government, under the Essential Services Act and through an NEC decision, mandated Kumul Petroleum Holdings to find commercial solution to help the country manage the energy crisis. KPHL took over a shipment o...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has begun discussions with alternate global fuel traders to open up the market to properly secure the country’s energy supply needs. Prime Minister Marape is being accompanied at these meetings by Petroleum Minister, Hon. Jimmy Maladina. PM Marape said, “We are in initial discussions with reputable global fuel trader...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea can learn from countries like South Korea, in terms of quality Government service delivery and significantly improving living standards of citizens. Prime Minister Marape, upon emphasising the importance of quality delivery of leadership and service for the country to enable an efficient public ser...

Hon. Muguwa Dilu, MP, Minister for Mining, has given an update on the PNG's mining sector. On his recent public statement, he highlighted the priority sectors of the government. The minister stated that he is committed in supporting policy initiatives that benefit the interest of all parties involved. "The extractive industry has always accounted for m...

Want to unwind the day and mingle in style? Well look no further! Crown Hotel has renovated it old Pondo Tavern into a new look - Pondo Bar and Bistro. Located in the heart of Port Moresby (Downtown), Crown Hotel provides guests, members, and the general public with access to a safe, secure, and luxurious environment.  The Pondo Bar and Bistro offer...

BizPrint and Scan proudly announces its designation as an Official Print Partner for the highly anticipated 2024 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference, scheduled to be held at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby on July 3-4, 2024. As a silver sponsor of the event, BizPrint and Scan will play a crucial role in facilitating the succ...

Ok Tedi Mining Limited recently welcomed 16 new intakes under its Graduate Development Scheme Program. The cohort completed their respective university programs in 2023 and were selected after meeting the GDS program entry requirements. General Manager Social Performance and Sustainability, Jesse Pile, welcomed the intakes and urged them to grab thi...

Santos is pleased to announce the establishment of its new Global Support Centre in PNG, providing a new avenue for leveraging local talent and promoting them worldwide. The PNG Global Support Centre was officially launched by Prime Minister, James Marape, in Port Moresby recently through what was described as a milestone achievement for Santos in PNG ...

Steamships and Pacific Palms Property were proud to celebrate a significant milestone, officially opening the flagship development, Harbourside South, Harbourside Precinct’s newest property located in Port Moresby’s CBD.  The momentous occasion was attended by Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, Governor Hon. Powes Parkop, Barnaby Swire, Chairman of the ...

In 2024, tuberculosis (TB) persists as Papua New Guinea's leading cause of death from an infectious disease, said Ann M. Clarke of Businesses for Health (B4H): TB and HIV Project. "This year we observe World TB Day (on Sunday, 24 March) with a renewed sense of urgency and appeal to the private sector for your on-going support," Clarke said in a stateme...

Atlas Steel PNG has announced that it is now a one-stop shop for steel fabrication in Papua New Guinea. Before, Atlas Steel PNG would supply raw steel sections to the PNG Steel Fabrication industry. Now it offers a full steel fabrication service to its customers. Atlas Steel PNG can now fabricate steel from start to finish, and its services are avai...

The Papua New Guinea National Institute of Standards and Industrial Technology (PNG NISIT) has officially signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (SIRIM) Berhad in the field of science and technology on the 29th of February 2024, in Malaysia. SIRIM President and Group Chief Executive Office...

Hundreds of Ark Pacific modular buildings have been assembled across PNG resource sector developments since the company penetrated the local camp accommodation market in 2010.  Over the last decade Ark has substantially increased its international market share in the oil and gas sector – its growth primarily driven by quality and unrivalled production out...

The National Energy Authority (NEA) conducted a one day public/stakeholders consultation workshop for the second time at the Holiday Inn ballroom on the 15th of March on the Decentralised Electricity Supply (DES) Policy. This policy will pave the way for the provincial and district administration to develop and participate in the generation, distributi...

On Monday February 5, 2024, the Remington Group announced the names of the candidates who have been successful in their applications to join their 2024 Technical Apprenticeship and Graduate Development Programs. The applicants were selected after a long and comprehensive screening process, with well over 200 expressions of interest being received for t...

A delegation comprising seventeen members of the Australia Pacific Business Council, the Australia Fiji Business Council and the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Councils’ Senior Executive and other executive committee members embarked on a significant visit to Canberra on 26 and 27 February 2024. The purpose of the visit was to engage in discussions w...

The 39th Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo is set to bring together senior business and government representatives in an atmosphere away from the usual grind of daily business. Registrations are open for the event, which is to be held on Mon 13-Wed 15 May 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast, Queensland. This eve...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to fuelling the growth of the oil palm industry in Papua New Guinea. The sector, which stands as the country’s leading agricultural export, generated over K2.8 billion in exports in 2022, marking a pivotal contribution to the national economy. Prime Minister Marape highlighted ...

Exciting times are ahead for the coffee industry in Central Province with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) and the Central Provincial Government on the 6th of March, 2024 . Under the agreement, a new coffee mill will be built in the Central Province within the next four years, which will allow for...

Bishops is proud to announce the launch of their highly-anticipated updated Industrial & Safety Catalogue. With a commitment to delivering excellence and meeting the diverse needs of customers across the region, Bishop's new catalogue showcases a wide array of exclusive products and services. Bishops is PNG’S leading industrial tool and safety equi...

New Porgera Limited (NPL) would like to clarify certain matters related to the reopening of the Porgera gold mine that have been the subject of speculation and considerable misinformation both in the national media and on social media platforms over the past week.   The benefit sharing terms agreed between the State, Barrick Niugini Limited (BNL), Kumu...

The Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) and the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) today (Tuesday 12th March) officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement solidifies their collaboration to implement a Financial Literacy Program aimed at empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women-led SMEs in s...

Gearhart United and Redback™ Drilling tools are combining to form Redback™ Drilling Tools & Manufacturing.  Gearhart United is the premier designer and manufacturer of oilfield equipment and custom manufacturing operating two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Wingfield, South Australia, and Moomba, South Australia. Redback™ Drilling Too...