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AS excitement builds ahead of the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) 2026, BSP, the South Pacific's International Bank, has officially launched its South Pacific regional campaign, "Backing Every Try, Backing Every Customer". The campaign highlights Bank South Pacific's role as the Official Exclusive Banking Partner and Major Sponsor of the Rugby League World Cup 2026 and reflects the Bank's commitment to supporting customers, communities and economic opportunities across the Sout

Manager economic programmes Steve Hoap speaking at the PNG CORE CANCONEX event last week. FOR decades, governments have challenged the resources sector to do more than extraction of the natural resources - they have called on industry to create opportunities, build businesses and ensure local communities share in the economic benefits of development. At Ok Tedi Mining Limited (Ok Tedi), this commitment is not just a policy document; it is being delivered through significant

Ambassador O’Byrne will meet women leaders, civil society organisations, frontline service providers, businesses, young people and government representatives working to improve opportunities and outcomes for women and girls across PNG. AUSTRALIA’S Ambassador for Gender Equality, Michelle O’Byrne, is visiting Papua New Guinea to strengthen partnerships, advancing women’s leadership, economic empowerment, gender equality and the prevention and response to gender-based violence.

SEVEN Papua New Guinean organisations will expand community-led efforts to prevent violence, strengthen peace, and improve access to justice under the latest round of grants through Australia's Community Justice Fund (CJF). Delivered through the PNGAus Partnership, the Fund supports Papua New Guinean organisations to address justice challenges that are best tackled at the community level. The seven projects include peacebuilding in communities affected by tribal conflict, imp

Westpac staff members from the Vanimo branch dressed in their uniforms during a sports day on June 27, 2026. The bank brought together employees and their families from across the country in Port Moresby for the sporting day and a gala night, celebrating teamwork, wellbeing, connection and the strength of its people. The day was organised by a committee of Westpac PNG employees, reflecting the Bank's focus on bringing its people together and supporting a strong, connected tea

THE National Airports Corporation (NAC) was proud to be exhibiting at PNG Resources Week at APEC Haus, Port Moresby, from July 13-18, 2026.As Papua New Guinea's gateway to the world, NAC showcased its vision for developing modern, safe, and commercially vibrant 22 national airports that support the country's growing resources sector, tourism, trade, and economic development.Visitors were invited to the NAC booth to learn more about:• Airport infrastructure development across

THIS week, UNDP is supporting the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) in conducting the final round of regional consultations on Papua New Guinea's new National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) in Kokopo, East New Britain.More than 40 participants from across the New Guinea Islands Region are taking part, representing the provincial governments of East New Britain, West New Britain, New Ireland, Manus, and the Autonomous Bougainville Governme

Papua New Guinea Defence Force contingent departing Port Moresby to participate in exercise Pitch Black, July 15, 2026. PERSONNEL from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) yesterday (July 15) departed Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, for Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026. The exercise, which occurs every two years, brings together personnel from 20 nations, more than 100 aircraft, and up to 2,500 participants. Travelling aboard two P

PAPUA New Guinea will be hosting the Forum Pacific ICT Ministers Meeting (FIMM) and Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) from July 22 to 23 at APEC Haus, Port Moresby.The meetings will include participation from more than 18 countries, along with representatives from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFs). Senior officials will meet on July 22 to prepare policy papers and updates, whil

DHERST secretary Lonnie Baki speaking during the PNG Resource Week. LONNIE Baki, Secretary for the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST), has put workforce development centre stage during PNG Resources Week 2026 in Port Moresby this week. Speaking during the "Aligning education development with future workforce and industry needs" session, the secretary highlighted the importance of partnerships between higher and technical education and in

NPL staff at the resource week event. PNG Chamber of Resource and Energy has said that the highlight for day one of the PNG Resources Week was a powerful presentation by Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) chief technical advisor Ian Tarutia, who highlighted the SWF as a vital "superannuation fund for the nation" to secure long-term economic independence. Under the government's "Reset @50" agenda, momentum was building to operationalise this game-changing fund before the 2027 electi

Participants at the seminar THE Investment Promotion Authority (IPA PNG) hosted the Business Regulators Summit at PNG University of Technology in Lae on July 8 to 9, bringing together regulators, development partners, provincial administrations, and private-sector representatives for two days of discussion on PNG’s investment and regulatory future. The theme of the summit was “Balancing National Participation and Global Investment: Reforming Reserved Business Activities for I

The new minister with Governor General Sir Bob Dade, Prime Minister James Marape, Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso after the swearing-in at Government House in Port Moresby. In what looked to be the final government’s cabinet reshuffle, the Government House on Tuesday was filled with supporters, government officials, members of Parliament, media and members of the public as the gathered to witness the swearing-in of newly appointed State ministers. Cabinet reshuffles are a no

Wellington Timothy Warren THE National Airports Corporation (NAC) has farewelled Wellington Timothy Warren, project director for the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program (CADIP) yesterday, following eight years of dedicated service.At a farewell luncheon hosted by the NAC, acting managing director and CEO Dominic Kaumu, on behalf of the NAC Board and Management, expressed sincere appreciation for Mr Warren’s tremendous contribution in leading one of the Government’s

Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers from the 2nd Royal Pacific Islands Regiment conduct live-fire sneaker lanes alongside Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment during Exercise Wantok Warrior in Townsville, Queensland. SOLDIERS from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) Royal Pacific Islands Regiment (RPIR) have completed the Australia-based component of Exercise Wantok Warrior 2026, strengthening military skills and reinfo

Kainantu Stage 3 Expansion Process Plant, Papua New Guinea. K92 Mining Ltd, the operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province, has reported on July 8 its second quarter ("Q2") results, with 46,093 ounces gold equivalent ("AuEq") produced in Q2 2026. The company reiterates its 2026 annual production guidance of 190,000 to 225,000 oz AuEq, with production expected to be strongest in the second half of 2026, driven by the progressive ramp-up in ore tonnes deli

AUSTRALIA is helping grow rugby league across the Pacific, committing $250 million over 10 years to the Pacific Rugby League Partnership. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday joined Prime Minister James Marape and leaders from Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane to launch the new partnership, which aims to strengthen the link between sport and opportunities in education, leadership and employment. The leaders were joined by the Chairman of the Australian Rugby League

PRIME Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, have yesterday announced the entry into force of the Pukpuk Treaty. Australia and Papua New Guinea are now formally allies. This is Papua New Guinea’s first alliance with any country, and Australia’s first in more than 70 years. The Pukpuk Treaty is underpinned by a mutual defence commitment, recognising that an armed attack on either country is a threat to both nations, and t

Participants and instructors from Papua New Guinea Defence Force who completed the specialised communications course, along with support staff from the Australian Defence Force, in Port Moresby NON-COMMISSIONED officers from across the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) successfully completed a communications course last month. The course aimed to help them improve their ability to communicate clearly and securely during operations. It was held at the Signal Wing, Goldie

IMAGE 1: U.S. Army Soldiers from the 844th Engineer Battalion and Papua New Guinea Defense Forces during Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 at Igam Barracks, Lae, Papua New Guinea, July 7, 2026. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mason Tran. THE United States Army Pacific and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) will conduct Exercise Tamiok Strike 2026 from July 13-24, 2026, at locations including Port Moresby, Wewak, and Lae. This sixth iteration of the bilateral exercise brings