The new National Banking Corporation (NBC) launched its latest product aimed at enabling ease in banking service for its customers. On Thursday 21st August at the NBC branch located at the Vision City mall in Port Moresby city, the bank launched its VISA Debit Card. NBC Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Paul Thornton said the launch reflects their strong commitment to transforming banking in Papua New Guinea (PNG). “We aim to create a system that is not only user-friendly but also seamlessly connected, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs of our community.” “As the people’s bank, our role is to…
Author: Emmanuel MAIPE
The Wapenamanda Airport in Enga province remains closed for an indefinite period after the National Airport Corporation (NAC) made the decision to shut down operations there due to the civil unrest that is extremely getting out of hand. According to the NAC, a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued, confirming the closure of the airport, effective as of Thursday, 21st August 2025. This decision follows escalating civil unrest within the vicinity of the airport, involving the use of firearms and other offensive weapons. In light of these developments, the NAC had to take proactive steps to safeguard passengers, airport staff,…
The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands Jeremiah Manele is in country on his two-day visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and following his arrival, paid a Courtesy Call on the Governor General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae at Government House this afternoon in Port Moresby city, where they held talks on the relations between the two countries. PNG and Solomon Islands established diplomatic relations in 1978 and are the closest Melanesian countries in the Pacific geographically, apart from Vanuatu and Fiji. There is a significant number of PNG owned and operated businesses in Solomon Islands providing employment opportunities to some…
Prime Minister James Marape has met with the newly elected Member for Usino Bundi and has assured him of the government’s support for infrastructure in his electorate in the Madang province. Addressing concerns raised by the new Member of Parliament (MP), Prime Minister Marape assured him that over the remaining 18 months before the 2027 National General Elections, the government will work closely with the new MP to address pressing issues, including improving road access within the electorate. The Prime Minister also emphasized the need to extend infrastructure improvements beyond major highways. “Just because the Ramu Highway runs through the…
No more standing in long queues for long hours at the bank to make deposits, BSP customers can now make deposits with ease by just using an ATM. The first Deposit ATMs went live today, Wednesday 20th August 2025, at BSP’s Waigani Banking Centre in Port Moresby city, marking the pilot phase of this new service. BSP Group General Manager for Retail Banking, Ronesh Dayal, said the initiative is part of BSP’s major upgrade to its ATM network, bringing state-of-the-art banking technology to PNG and across the South Pacific. “We are rolling out 600 new ATMs across the BSP Group,…
The newly elected Member for Usino- Bundi district in Madang province, Vincent Ambane Kumura, has joined the Government ranks and Prime Minister James Marape is quite happy about it, saying that he represents a new generation of leaders. During a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in Waigani, Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape congratulated Mr. Kumura and praised his commitment to Public Service. He described him as one of those leaders who would take proactive steps to serve their communities without waiting for government funding, a type of leader that is desirable in the country. “These are the…
Today saw the British Government, presented the Regimental Colours of both the First and Second Royal Pacific Islands Regiments (PIR) to the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in preparation for the Trooping of Colours come September, a day before the 50th Independence Anniversary. Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko was there to receive the Regimental Colours from the British High Commissioner to PNG H.E Anne Macro at the Central Government Office building at Waigani, Port Moresby city. Minister Tkatchenko said these Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) Regimental Colours embody the history, spirit, and tradition of the units to…
The Executive Management of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) has included the expert services of Mr. Gary Constantine as the new Executive General Manager (GM), Commercial to boost their operations. KPHL Managing Director Mr. Wapu Sonk, in welcoming Mr. Constantine to the company management team, said, “We are very pleased that Gary is joining our executive leadership team, his international experience will provide a valuable perspective on some of the domestic value-adding and nation building projects that we are already executing and planning for the future.” Mr. Constantine is an industry professional with decades of experience in many countries in…
The AFL Under- 17 Pacific Nations Challenge is coming up in September from the 12th to the 14th in Cairns, Australia and the youngsters from Papua New Guinea (PNG) are also participating, an opportunity of a lifetime for upcoming players, coaches and umpires in the AFL PNG Academy. AFL PNG Development Chairman Mr. Ekonia Peni said he is proud to see more opportunities for young Papua New Guineans to showcase their talent in Australia. “I have no doubt this opportunity will be fulfilling both on and off the footy field during such a special time for our country. We have…
The PNG Open 2025 Golf tournament is currently on with an array of contingent of professional golfers here in Port Moresby city for the challenge. The PNG Open 2025 teed off yesterday, Thursday 14th August at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club where Prime Minister James Marape welcomed the largest-ever contingent of professional golfers to compete in Papua New Guinea, declaring the 2025 PNG Open a milestone moment for both the sport and the country’s international profile. Prime Minister Marape said the four-day event — part of the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia— brought together over 120 professional golfers from…