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Bank South Pacific (BSP) yesterday (July 13) announced plans to develop a new purpose-built headquarters in Port Moresby, supporting the Bank's continued growth and creating a landmark commercial development for PNG's capital. When completed in the early 2030s, the campus-style headquarters will bring together BSP's 2,500 Port Moresby-based employees who currently work across seven office locations. Designed to support the future of banking, the new campus will provide a mod

Defending champion Cory Crawford will lead one of the deepest fields ever assembled for the PNG Open when the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia returns to Royal Port Moresby Golf Club later this month. The August 27-30 championship marks the opening event of the 2026/27 Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia season and features eight Tour winners from the past two seasons, and players representing seven different nations, highlighting the growing strength and reputation of one o

CITY Mission PNG has marked an important milestone in its history with the appointment of three Papua New Guinean leaders to head its operations in Port Moresby, Lae and Madang. The appointments of Joe Benson as general manager Port Moresby, Winston Orere as general manager Lae and Johnson Konny as general manager Madang were celebrated on Sunday, Aug 16, following a church service attended by City Mission staff, trainees, families and supporters. The celebration also recogni

WOMEN in custody at Bomana Correctional Institution will have new opportunities to develop practical skills for life beyond detention, thanks to the Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ). The vocational equipment of four sewing machines, a benchtop oven and a rice cooker, will support Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) rehabilitation activities by providing women in custody with opportunities to develop practical sewing and cooking skills. T

K92 Mining Limited has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting local sports and youth development in Eastern Highlands Province with a K200,000 sponsorship to the Bintangor Goroka Lahanis Rugby Football League Club. The cheque presentation was held at the K92 Mining site on Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026, and was received by Eastern Highlands Provincial Governor, Simon Sia, who is the main franchise sponsor of the Bintangor Goroka Lahanis and has supported the club for

K92 Mining has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Femili PNG to strengthen collaboration and support services for vulnerable individuals and families in communities around Kainantu. The MoU was signed on Monday, Aug 17, 2026, at Kainantu Lodge and witnessed by representatives from Kainantu Urban LLG, Agarabi LLG, K92 Mining and Femili PNG. Kainantu Urban Local Level Government (LLG) was represented by deputy urban manageress operations Jenny Biosi and Kainantu Di

FOUR Australian volunteers have arrived in Papua New Guinea to share skills and work alongside local organisations supporting communities in Port Moresby, Goroka and Buka. The volunteers, part of the Australian Volunteers Programme, will be based in Port Moresby, Goroka and Buka, partnering with Papua New Guinean organisations in emergency services, organisational development, finance and communications. The Australian Volunteers Programme is an Australian Government initia

Governor for Western Highlands, Wai Rapa, Australia's Ambassador for Gender Equality, Michelle O’Byrne and Australian High Commissioner, Ewen McDonald with the new water tanks at Holy Trinity College Market. HOLY Trinity College Market, a key trading hub in Mt Hagen, now has better shelter and improved water supply, following a locally led upgrade supported by the PNG–Australia Partnership and the Western Highlands Provincial Government. Located within Holy Trinity Teachers C

AUSTRALIA has announced funding for Artificial Intelligence toolkits for the Pacific as part of Pacific Cyber Week and the Digital Transformation Summit hosted in Port Moresby. Through the Southeast Asia and Pacific Cyber Program, Australia is providing almost K1.3 million (approx. AUD420,000) to Standards Australia to develop toolkits that will help Pacific island countries consider the safe and ethical adoption of artificial intelligence, in a practical way. The toolkits wi

The South Fly Rangers in Daru. ON World Ranger Day, Australia recognised the important contribution of the South Fly Rangers to protecting communities, culture, and natural resources across Western Province. Working throughout South Fly District, including the 14 Treaty villages recognised under the Torres Strait Treaty, the South Fly Rangers help communities respond to environmental challenges, strengthen local governance, and safeguard the natural and cultural heritage

Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) ability to analyse and respond to the strategic environment has been strengthened following the graduation of 30 intelligence operators from the Intelligence Operators Course. THE Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) ability to analyse and respond to the strategic environment has been strengthened following the graduation of 30 intelligence operators from the Intelligence Operators Course last month. Held over three weeks under th

The newly constructed double classroom that was handed over to Sigabaduru Primary School. STUDENTS in Sigabaduru, South Fly District, Western Province, and surrounding communities will no longer need to leave home to continue their education following the construction of a new double classroom at Sigabaduru Primary School. Built through the PNG-Australia Partnership's Community Grants Scheme, the new facility will enable the school to accommodate Grade 7 and 8 students locall

Business Advantage International publishing director Andrew Wilkins PRIME Minister James Marape has confirmed his attendance at the 14th Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference, headlining what promises to be a stellar programme. Business leaders, investors, government representatives and industry experts will gather in Brisbane on Aug 10–11, 2026 as Papua New Guinea enters a pivotal period of economic growth and investment. Held at the Brisbane Convention

Dr Nime Kapo, Managing Director of the Papua New Guinea Biosecurity Authority, delivering remarks on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture Hon. John Boito, during the FAO High-Level Event on the Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPP-TAD) at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, on 24 July 2026. Photo Credit: (c) FAO/Giuseppe Carotenuto. Editorial use only. Copyright (c) FAO.

Western Highlands Governor, Wai Rapa, Australian High Commissioner, Ewen McDonald, Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Michelle O’Byrne with members of the board and management of the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority. CERVICAL cancer is preventable and treatable when detected early. In Western Highlands, women and girls are gaining greater access to screening, treatment and vaccination through Papua New Guinea’s first comprehensive cervical cancer elimin

Western Highlands Governor, Wai Rapa, Australian High Commissioner to PNG, Ewen McDonald, Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality, Michelle O’Byrne and MAF staff following the launch of the new partnership. MISSION Aviation Fellowship (MAF) PNG and the Australian Government on July 30 launched a new partnership to connect Papua New Guinea’s most remote communities to essential services. Under the new partnership, the Australian Government will support MAF to sustain its s

By UNICEF MOTHERS at Mount Hagen Provincial Hospital received official birth certificates for their newborns yesterday (Aug 3), marking the first time birth certificates were formally presented through the hospital’s Birth Registration Desk. The birth certificates were distributed to mothers at an event organised at the provincial hospital by the Papua New Guinea Civil and Identity Registry (PNGCIR), the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (PHA) and UNICEF. The mi

David Bishop, Head of Corporate Banking - Corporate South presenting BSP's support of K80, 000 to PNG Swimming Inc. president Ryan Pini. BSP Financial Group is proud to continue its longstanding partnership with Papua New Guinea Swimming Inc. (PNGSI) in 2026 through a sponsorship of K80,000 as the Naming Rights Sponsor of the BSP Kundu National Aquatic Excellence Programme. This support enables PNGSI to deliver ongoing athlete development initiatives, educational programmes,

The Banking and Finance students. THE UPNG Banking & Finance Students Association successfully held its 8th Annual General Meeting on Aug 1, 2026 with an incredible turnout and inspiring conversations around the future of banking in PNG "Digitalizing the Financial Systems in PNG". It was a special honour to have Dr. Solomon AWILI, the founder and implementer of the Banking and Finance course at the meeting. The association also appreciated the presence of Professor Ian Finle

The 2026 PNG STEM Scholarship students with Andy Covington, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby and Beth Riley, Assistant Director of School of Mines and Technology. THE U.S. Embassy and Papua New Guinea Department of Education hosted a pre-departure orientation Aug. 4 and 5 for 30 students who are traveling to study science, technology, engineering, and math in the United States. The 2026 PNG STEM Scholarship Programme is funding the students’ studies at Amer