Air Niugini was honored to support the Massim Museum in Alotau as it showcased PNG’s rich cultural heritage on the world stage. Air Niugini stated that the airline is truly proud to support and celebrate PNG’s diverse cultural heritage, which encompasses a wide array of traditions, customs, languages, arts, and practices passed through generations. “As part of its commitment, Air Niugini facilitated a remarkable journey for a talented delegation of artists and cultural practitioners from Milne Bay Province. The journey took them from Alotau to Port Moresby and Brisbane, with the airline’s support, before traveling onward to the United States…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
The Provincial Administrations play an important role in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, which are fundamental to maintaining accountability and improving service delivery reporting. Provincial and Local Level Service Monitoring Authority (PLLSMA) Secretary and Chairman Mr. Philip Leo said, however persistent challenges such as inadequate staffing, financial constraints, and coordination gaps have hindered effective implementation of key programs. Mr. Leo said strengthening governance structures and institutional capacity remains essential in addressing these issues. “While calls for greater autonomy power-sharing continues, it is equally important that provinces demonstrate strong administrative responsibility and comply with mandatory obligations. Greater powers must be accompanied…
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) has announced K92 Mining Inc. as a Major Sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week, scheduled to take place from 28th–31st July 2025 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. PNG CORE stated that K92 Mining Inc. has long been a steadfast partner of the Chamber, having supported key industry events such as CANCONEX and various regional and international initiatives. “Their renewed sponsorship underscores a strong and ongoing commitment to the sustainable growth of Papua New Guinea’s mining sector and the empowerment of the communities it serves,” PNG CORE…
In last week’s Parliament session, Member (MP) for Hiri-Koiari Keith Iduhu directly questioned the Minister for Works and Highways Solan Mirisim, on several road projects within the Hiri-Koiari District that were reported that work has commenced but these roads remain untouched. Mr. Iduhu raised key concerns that included: The Laloki to Brown River Bridge road The Laloki Junction to Goldie Barracks road The deteriorating culverts at Sebore along Maggi Highway — and whether a proper bridge is being considered to prevent future washouts from continuous flooding. “The 23km road from Laloki and Brown River is of great concern now. With…
The major Goods and Services Tax (GST) cut on 13 basic household goods in the country that came into effect on June 1st, 2025, has now seen prices of essential goods like rice, tinned fish wheat flour and few others, dropped at least by a kina or toea. This was a relief for many thousands of households in Papua New Guinea (PNG) given the rising cost of living where every kina and toea spent matters more than ever. Before the GST cut on the 13 basic goods, the weight of price hikes pressed down on families, forcing tough decisions at…
The Lihir Landholders are Supporting the New Mining Bill 2025 stating it is a Step Forward for their People and Future Generations. Lihir Tenement Association Chairman Newman Sana said the Lihir Tenement Association, representing the customary landholders of Lihir Island, the host of the Lihir Gold Project, warmly welcomes and supports the newly proposed Mining Bill 2025. Mr. Sana said the inclusion of resettlement provisions for landholders and the increase in royalty rates from 2% to 10% are long-overdue and critical reforms. He said these changes are not only justifiable but essential to restoring fairness, dignity, and long-term security to…
Papua New Guinea has demonstrated bold leadership and renewed ambition for sustainable ocean governance on the world stage at the Third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC3), underway this week in Nice, France. Prime Minister James Marape leads the PNG delegation to join 148 leaders – among them 49 Heads of State and Government, six Deputy Prime Ministers, 60 Ministers, nine Vice-Ministers and representatives from 28 international organizations, the private sector, civil society and academia. These leaders are united in driving urgent global action to protect the world’s oceans and marine resources and further foster sustainable development under global Sustainable Development…
Under the global theme “Ending Plastic Pollution, Globally,” the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) joined the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA), international development partners, and key stakeholders at APEC Haus to mark World Environment Day recently. Hosted by CEPA, Santos and ExxonMobil PNG were part of entities supporting the event, which event rallied under the urgent global call to “Beat Plastic Pollution.” PNG CORE said the message was clear, addressing plastic pollution demands urgent awareness, collective action, and shared responsibility—from individuals to industries. “PNG CORE stands firmly behind this call, recognizing that environmental stewardship is not…
The Lae Golf Club played host today to one of Team PNG’s most significant fundraising events of the year, the 2025 Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge, drawing in 27 registered teams and raising K81,000 in support of Team PNG’s preparations and participation at the upcoming 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau from June 29th to July 9th. PNG Olympic Committee said the annual event is one of the PNG Olympic Committee’s major fundraising drives aimed at supporting the dreams and journeys of Papua New Guinean athletes as they represent the nation on the global stage. “The 27th edition of the…
The Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has received numerous reports confirming that individuals and companies in alluvial mining districts and in other parts of the country are involved in unauthorized mining activities using heavy machinery. Mineral Resources Authority Managing Director Jerry Garry has served an official directive to those involved in conducting these unauthorized activities to cease all operations immediately. “The notice, consequently, serve as an official directive to those involved in conducting these unauthorized activities, to cease all operations immediately and to ensure that you comply with the following conditions: Halt all unauthorized alluvial mining activities within fourteen (14) days…