Corruption, a major impediment to PNG businesses
Corruption in the systems of government has continued to be a major impediment to businesses, the Small Medium Enterprises, new investors as well as existing companies operating in Papua New Guinea. The director of the
Australia, NZ ministers visiting Pacific neighbours this week
It has been another big week for high level visits from Australia and New Zealand into the region, with PNG, Nauru, Marshall Islands and Cook Islands all receiving ministerial-level visits. Australia’s deputy Prime
An ominous warning for PNG
Papua New Guinea: “When we don’t have any of these copper and gold mines anymore, where are we headed?” This quote is by Jerry Garry, Managing Director of PNG’s Mineral Resources Authority (MRA). According to Mr
Oceania Rugby men’s championship returns to PNG
The 2022 Oceania Rugby Men’s Championship will be hosted by Papua New Guinea Rugby Union at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium on October 19-27, Oceania Rugby confirmed today. The tournament returns for the first time
PNG to share vessel tracking data in new partnership
In a new partnership with Global Fishing Watch, Papua New Guinea has committed to sharing vessel tracking data from its Fishing Industry Association on the organisation’s public map. Through this agreement, PNG is
PNG Court orders Govt premises unlocked
The Mexican standoff over the closure of PNG government offices due to nonpayment of rentals has ended. The National Court last Friday ordered landlord Nambawan Supa Limited to remove all locks to Vulupindi Haus,
PNG tops Pacific Women’s T20 comp
At the conclusion of the Pacific Women’s T20 Cricket competition yesterday, the undefeated Papua New Guinea team finished in top spot followed by hosts Vanuatu. Samoa finished in third place and Fiji in fourth. The
Concerns raised over log exports to Malaysia
Nearly 70 percent of Papua New Guinea round log exports between 2019 and 2021 were concentrated in the hands of just ten groups of companies, all with strong links to Malaysia, according to new research by Act Now! and
‘PNG’s Leading Business & Logistics Park’
Papua New Guinea is not known for its ease of doing business, especially for new market entrants. However, the PNG Business and Logistics Park, strategically located in the growth corridor between the Port Moresby CBD
PNG Govt kicked out of premises
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s whirlwind four-nation tour did not end with the best homecoming he expected. He arrived home Wednesday to be greeted with news that his ministry, National Planning
PNG Chief Justice steps down from official duties
Papua New Guinea Justice Minister and Attorney, General Pila Niningi has announced that PNG Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has stepped down from official duties for an indefinite period, as of Wednesday October 5,