The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific has pledged a grant and concessional loan package totaling USD150 million to Papua New Guinea for the...
AIFFP pledges US$150m for energy infrastructure in PNG
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PM Marape emphasises ‘family’ ties with Australia in historic speech
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, made history by addressing Australia’s parliament in Canberra on 8 February, marking the first occasion a leader from a...
New High Commissioner John Feakes presents credentials
Australia’s new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency John Feakes has officially presented his letter of introduction to Papua New Guinea Prime Minister...
PNG, almost half of island nations face elections in 2024 – an overview
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed...
Registrations open for 39th APNGBC Annual Forum
In the dynamic landscape of the Papua New Guinea business and investment environment, seizing the right opportunities often requires more than just expertise – it...
Porgera Gold Mine officially reopens; brings promise of economic revival
In what may be described as the PNG mining sector's most important development of 2023, the Porgera gold mine officially reopened on December 22, 2023, following the...
New bridge brings Christmas cheer to Bougainville villagers
Residents of Dios village in Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville celebrated an early Christmas present – the inauguration of a new bridge that promises...
Australian-funded project empowers farmers with disabilities
In a transformative initiative, the Australian Government-funded Commodity Support Facility (CSF) project is bringing positive change to cocoa farmers, particularly...
Starlink licence to revolutionise Papua New Guinea’s internet landscape
SpaceX's Starlink has been granted a five-year operator licence by Papua New Guinea's National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA). This is a...
PNG extends Visa on Arrival privileges to Pacific Island states
Papua New Guinea has recently declared an extension of Visa on Arrival (VOA) privileges to encompass all Pacific Island States and Territories. Chief Migration Officer...
Australia partners with Papua New Guinea in renewable energy drive
Australia has embarked on a collaborative effort with Papua New Guinea to enhance the nation's access to reliable renewable energy sources, addressing the growing...
Porgera gold mine set to restart; move augurs economic revival
Canadian gold miner Barrick Gold has announced that the Porgera mine operations in Papua New Guinea are poised to restart this month, on 22 December, with the first...