18-month grace period on motion of no confidence passed in PNG Parliament
Papua New Guinea Parliament has passed a law requiring an 18-month grace period after a motion of no confidence fails in Parliament before a subsequent motion can be moved. This followed the passing of an amendment to
Offshore firm to develop seafloor minerals: PNG Mining Department
Papua New Guinea will licence an offshore mining company to develop the mineral resources found on the seafloor, according to the Mining Department. It said offshore (deep-sea) mining was never considered possible due
Fiji and PNG trade imbalance a concern
Papua New Guinea’s acting high commissioner to Fiji, Bill Olmi has expressed concern over the current trade between Fiji and PNG. Speaking during the revival of Fiji & PNG Business Council event in Suva
Large drone spotted near border with PNG as Chinese warships passed nearby
Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says he was not notified about a sophisticated drone that flew into the country’s air space around the time a Chinese naval vessel navigated the border
Air Niugini to refleet, expect reduced airfares
The Papua New Guinea Government has made available a total of over K5 billion (US$1.24 billion) to purchase a new Air Niugini fleet. Air Niugini board chairman Kagl Yalo announced this at the opening of the second
Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defency treaty
Australia and Papua New Guinea are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major implications for national security and the Pacific’s strategic landscape. The announcement comes just
IMF says PNG recovery on track, reform discipline must continue
There are signs of positive recovery in the Papua New Guinea economy, but the government needs to maintain the reform momentum in order to see long-term benefits, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the
Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission hit in major cyber attack but public only told of ‘system outage’
Papua New Guinea’s tax office has been hit with a major cyber attack, pushing systems offline and potentially exposing sensitive data belonging to hundreds of thousands of people and businesses, including
PNG PM Marape announces superannuation reform
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced key reforms aimed at ensuring financial security for retirees. Speaking at the NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show launch on Monday, Prime Minister Marape emphasised
Opinion: A “National Interest Analysis” would strengthen PNG’s foreign policy
Robust domestic procedures are crucial, not least to improve public understanding of government actions. One practical innovation in ensuring the robustness of foreign relations is mandatory use of national interest
PNG DataCo urged to prepare for Starlink’s potential market entry
Papua New Guinea State Enterprises Minister William Duma has issued a cautionary note to the PNG DataCo, urging its board and management to prepare for the potential disruption posed by Starlink’s entry into Papua New
PNG Central Bank Chief appointed amid money laundering investigation
Elizabeth Genia was appointed governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea despite fighting in court to block a police investigation into suspected money laundering. She has not been charged. The acting head of Papua New
PNG achieves milestone in maritime sovereignty
The Papua New Guinea Government has reached a landmark achievement with the formal submission of its geographical co-ordinates under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This submission
CEO sees staff retention as a challenge for Air Niugini
Retention of staff members, including pilots, remains a challenge for Air Niugini, says chief executive officer Gary Seddon. He told a Kumul Consolidated Holdings Limited meeting in Port Moresby on Friday that “we
Opinion: What will US aid cuts mean for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific?
The Trump Administration’s freeze on foreign aid will be felt around the world, including in Papua NewGuinea. While the Trump Administration’s freeze on foreign aid will have an impact around the world, the decision
Global economy ‘shaky’: Kina Bank managing director
The global economy continues to navigate uncertainties, with a second Trump presidential term, China’s slowing growth, and geopolitical hotspots potentially sparking commodity price volatility, says a Papua New Guinea
Authority inks MoU with Bougainville government on transfer of powers
The Papua New Guinea Investment Promotion Authority (IPA) and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to transfer the powers on investment promotion and business
The clock ticks: Five years on, Bougainville waits
Bougainville voted for independence from Papua New Guinea in an overwhelming referendum in 2019. Five years have passed, and little progress has been made towards severing ties with Port Moresby. Former freedom fighter,
Eyes on the prize: Will Trump take Toroama’s bait?
Under the rich, black soil of Bougainville lie copper deposits worth close to US$60 billion. It’s enough copper to create over 4000 jobs in an economy desperate to be free of Papua New Guinea and propel the world’s
Opinion: Deadline needed to end foreign exchange shortages in PNG
Businesses, individuals and governments have faced difficulties obtaining foreign exchange (FX) in PNG over the last decade. Over this period, businesses have frequently listed this as the top constraint they are
PX, PNG Air ‘owe K150 million’
Papua New Guinea Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt says Air Niugini owes the National Airports Corporation (NAC) more than K120 million (US$29.92 million), and PNG Air owes K30 million (US$7.38
PNG to turn pipeline NRL dream into bona fide reality
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister has confirmed he expects his nation’s entry to the NRL to get the green light on Thursday, as officials prepare to turn a pipeline dream into a bona fide rugby league club.
Panguna human rights report fuels Bougainville demands for Rio Tinto-funded mine clean-up
The first large-scale environmental impact assessment of Rio Tinto’s abandoned Panguna mine in Papua New Guinea has found local communities face life-threatening risks from its legacy. The independent study was
