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THE Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has announced the successful installation of a new BSP EFTPOS machine at the Kundiawa tax office in Chimbu, further strengthening taxpayer services and improving payment accessibility for businesses and individuals in the province.Acting Commissioner General Sam Loi commended the strong collaboration between the IRC Finance and Administration Team, Bank South Pacific (BSP), and the Chimbu Provincial Tax Office in delivering the new paymen

PNG Correctional Service Commissioner Noel Sarei during the Bomana Prison design concept review, highlighting the importance of continued collaboration to strengthen correctional services and infrastructure. PROGRESS is underway on priority infrastructure improvements at Bomana Correctional Institution. Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) leaders have reviewed concept designs ahead of moving to the next stage of construction planning. Delivered through the Australia

Rural health workers during specialist training at the Family Support Centre, Mendi Provincial Hospital. A total of 40 nurses from five districts across Southern Highlands Province completed the three training cohorts, strengthening access to timely care and referrals for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. MORE survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Southern Highlands Province are coming forward for treatment, with stronger medical reporting to support p

THE 2026 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA) was held in Port Moresby on July 24, recognising seven inspiring women who are making a strong difference in Papua New Guinea through their leadership, commitment and the work they do in their communities. This year, more than 200 nominations were received from across the country. The winners were recognised across seven categories: Entrepreneurship, Not-for-Profit, Private Sector, Public Sector, Sports & Arts, Sustainability a

A PAPUA New Guinean Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Wentworth Institute of Technology in United States, Dr Yalinu Poya Gow has been awarded a $US 245,775 from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) under the Postsecondary Education Grant to support a new initiative at Wentworth Institute of Technology. The funding is part of a recent $US 12.3 million investment in life sciences education and workforce development across Massachusetts announced by Governor Maura Hea

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has advised that the Papua New Guinea government through its State nominee, Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited (KMHL), has exercised its equity participation rights in the company's Central Lime Project (CLP) in accordance with the Project Development Agreement (PDA) that was executed on March 12, 2026. The company confirms that the Shareholders Agreement and Equity Acquisition Agreement in relation to the State’s participation have now b

MINISTER for Education, Francis Kikin Siune, has issued a strict directive to the heads of agencies in the Ministry to submit their outstanding annual reports and corresponding parliamentary documentation before the close of business on Friday, July 31, 2026. The directive applies to the Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra, the acting chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Maini Ugaia and the Director General for the Office of Library and Ar

AUSTRALIA is supporting Papua New Guinea to strengthen HIV prevention, early diagnosis and treatment for mothers, infants and young children. Health workers from across PNG participated in the National Prevention of Parent-to-Child Transmission and Early Infant Diagnosis Integrated Training Programme which was supported by the PNG-Australia Partnership. For Sr Milliana Wangusawo, an STI and HIV coordinator at the Madang Provincial Health Authority, who attended the training,

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

A PAPUA New Guinean film titled, ‘Sukundimi Walks Before Me’, has been selected to make its Melbourne premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival in Australia this August. This powerful documentary won the Sustainable Future Award at this year’s Sydney Film Festival - the biggest environmental film prize in the world. The film features the mighty Sepik River, the Amazon of the Pacific, and the fight to preserve it from a colossal copper and gold mine. The screening

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 month marks another important milestone for the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) as it strengthens regional partnerships through staff exchanges and professional development across the Pacific.This week, NBC is proud to welcome three colleagues from the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) to NBC headquarters under an existing Memorandum of Understanding. They are senior radio presentation and programmes officer George Hoatamauri Jnr, senior broadcast

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