University of Papua New Guinea students against Frieda project

EAST Sepik students at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) are against the opening of the Frieda project in West Sepik. Vice-president of the East Sepik students Francy Mandau said the reason for their rejection is that the livelihood of 80...

Global Energy Icon Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki to Deliver Final Keynote at PNG Petroleum & Energy Conference 2025

The PNG Petroleum & Energy Conference is proud to announce that Dr. Fereidun Fesharaki, one of the most influential figures in the global energy sector, will make his final international conference appearance in Papua New Guinea this October. Dr....

Papua New Guinea Marks 50 Years at United Nations, Urges Peace and Climate Action

Prime Minister James Marape used his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Friday to celebrate Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence and UN membership, while urging world leaders to commit to peace and act decisively on...

TWM Group Secures IFC Investment to Transform Waste Management in PNG

Papua New Guinea’s leading waste management company, the TWM Group, has secured a major boost with a $10.2 million investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), paving the way for the Pacific’s first integrated waste management...

Military to build new fuel facility in Papua New Guinea

The U.S. military is continuing to pursue its post-Red Hill refueling strategy in the Pacific with a new facility under construction in Papua New Guinea. Adm. Samuel Paparo, the commander of the Hawaii-­based U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the...

Drug cartels target PNG as gateway to Asia-Pacific

PAPUA New Guinea is sitting on a dangerous stockpile of illegal drugs, with police estimating that as much as three tonnes are hidden in the country and waiting to be shipped to Australia and New Zealand. Deputy Police Commissioner Donald...

Farmers’ Association Calls for Stronger Government Push to Revitalise Agriculture

The Farmers and Settlers Association (FSA) has urged the Marape-Rosso government to take bold action to reverse the decline in agricultural production and rural employment, stressing the need for fresh interventions to stimulate Papua New Guinea’s...

Building PNG’s future in coffee

WHEN Homestate Co-operation Limited opened its coffee processing mill in Huon Gulf District, Morobe Province, last week, it marked more than the launch of a factory. It symbolised a step toward Papua New Guinea’s ambition to transform agriculture,...

Mining Job : ERT Officer x2 - Simberi Gold Company Ltd

Simberi Gold Company Limited (St Barbara Group) is hiring 2 x Emergency Response Team (ERT) Officers for its open-cut gold mine on Simberi Island, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea. Position: Permanent full-time Key Duties: Firefighting and...

Weak enforcement fuels PNG’s looming grey-listing: Fasu

THE ineffectiveness of government agencies responsible for ensuring foreign entities comply with the law has led to the grey-listing of Papua New Guinea by the Financial Action Task Force, an official says. Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit...

Coke Studio Returns With Collaborations Across ASEAN and South Pacific

Coke Studio has returned for its 2025 season across the ASEAN and South Pacific region, launching new collaborations in the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea. The platform focuses on artist pairings to create genre-blending...

PNG Defence treaty does not cede sovereignty: Secretary

Mutual defence does not cede sovereignty but seeks to reinforce and strengthen the very concept of sovereignty, Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Secretary Elias Wohengu has said. Refuting the recent flurry of commentaries opposing the...

50 years after independence, Papua New Guinea still facing Australia’s ‘boomerang aid’

Papua New Guinea (PNG) celebrated 50 years of independence from Australia — its former colonial ruler for almost 70 years — on September 16. On the same day, a high-level Australian delegation, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, defence...

Papua New Guinea-India: Bilateral Relations

The foundation stone for Papua New Guinea (PNG) – India relations was laid following PNG’s independence in 1975. India’s recognition of PNG’s nascent sovereignty and its commitment to South-South cooperation forms the basis of the PNG-India...

RNZAF helicopters break another flight record – Australia to New Zealand

Two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters have flown from Australia to New Zealand, via Norfolk Island, on a record-breaking journey for the aircraft. CAPTION: A Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopter arrives home to New...

Prime Minister Marape Calls for Urgent Global Action to Preserve Planet Earth

Speaking after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, PNG Prime Minister James Marape issued a powerful appeal to world leaders and industries to take urgent action to preserve the planet, warning that Earth is fast approaching a...

Barrick and Newmont change leaders as gold hits a fresh record

Newmont and Barrick Mining, the world’s two largest gold producers, both announced a change of leadership overnight Monday as the metal rallied to a fresh record of almost $US4000 an ounce. Newmont said Tom Palmer will step down on December 31...

Papua New Guinea’s minimum wage set to rise in January

Workers in sectors like manufacturing, retail and security are set to benefit from the minimum wage increase. Credit: BAI Papua New Guinea’s minimum wage will increase by more than 50 per cent over the next three years, the Minimum Wages Board...

Boon Edam showcases seamless secure entrances and biometric integrations

Boon Edam, a global leader in physical security entrances, will showcase its latest integrated solutions at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, designed to address evolving security risks and stringent compliance requirements, including in...

Korean investors explore poultry, trade opportunities in Papua New Guinea

A delegation of Korean investors has visited Papua New Guinea to explore opportunities in poultry, trade and education, a move the government hopes will spark long-term economic partnerships. Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard...