Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
NAC and Afia PNG Sign 40-Year Lease to Boost Agricultural Exports via Nadzab Airport
One Papua New Guinea
·
June 29, 2025
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) and Agriculture and Fisheries in Aviation (Afia) PNG have signed a 40-year lease agreement to boost Papua New Guinea’s agricultural exports by linking local producers to international markets. NAC acting...
Eight Chinese nationals apprehended for illegal mining
NBC PNG
·
Eight Chinese nationals were apprehended last week by authorities and are now facing deportation for their involvement in unauthorized alluvial mining activities using heavy machinery along the borders of East and West Sepik Provinces. The arrests...
14-year-old makes Kulas semi-final debut
FBC News
·
July 18, 2025
Source: Xavier College, Ba Fiji / Facebook Fiji coach Angeline Chua made a bold halftime call in the OFC Nations Cup semifinal against Papua New Guinea when she replaced Trina Davis with 14-year-old Adi Ulamila Reva. It was a dream come true for...
ExxonMobil Is One of the Largest Energy Companies by Market Cap. But Is It a Buy?
myMotherLode - California
·
June 29, 2025
ExxonMobil (XOM -0.56%) is one of the oldest and most iconic companies in American financial history. It's also gigantic. With a current market cap of nearly $500 billion, ExxonMobil is the 17th-largest American company overall, and the largest...
PNG secures landmark climate deal
The National
·
ENVIRONMENT A win for forests, communities and the planet IN a bold step towards global climate leadership, Papua New Guinea has secured a landmark US$63.4 million (K264 million) from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) — a transformative investment that...
LEONARD KANIA TO MAKE HIS FINAL APPEARANCE
PNG Haus Bung
·
July 18, 2025
One of Papua New Guinea’s legendary musicians, the “King of Tolai Rock” Leonard Kania has announced that he will put down the mic, calling it a day on his musical career after more than thirty (30) years, but not without a final performance first....
Online grooming:A hidden danger
The National
·
WHEN we hear the word “grooming,” many people in Papua New Guinea think of brushing hair or dressing well. But online grooming is something very different and very dangerous. Online grooming is when someone, usually an adult, uses the internet or...
PNG Ports pushes to make Lae Industrial Park the nation’s economic powerhouse
NBC PNG
·
Aerial view of Lae Industrial Part (Image: NBC News) PNG Ports Corporation is spearheading efforts to transform Lae into the economic heart of Papua New Guinea through the development of a state-of-the-art Industrial Park. Lae Port which is the...
Director of PNG's NRL franchise stood down amid corruption allegations
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
·
July 18, 2025
A powerful businessman has stood down from the board of Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise amid corruption concerns relating to business dealings with a Chinese state-owned company. The newly established board has been entrusted with overseeing...
ExxonMobil Nigeria gets new Chairman, Managing Director
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
July 19, 2025
ExxonMobil has appointed Jagir Baxi as Chairman and Managing Director, as well as Lead Country Manager of its affiliates in Nigeria, including Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Offshore...
PNG National Cricket teams visits PNG Resources Golden Exhibition
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
·
July 19, 2025
Representatives of the PNG Baramandis Men’s National cricket team and Lewas, the women’s National Cricket team, had a visit this morning to the PNG Resources Golden Exhibition, gaining insights into the Mining Industry. Ms. Ruth Waram, Curator for...
Deep-sea mining: has Trump unleashed a scramble for the seabed?
Swissinfo
·
June 26, 2025
The "Hidden Gem", belonging to the Swiss company Allseas, could pave the way for seabed mining, following the signing of the US executive order. 2022 Sopa Images Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your...
PNG Ports commits K200,000 to SEZ Summit, signals strategic shift toward industrial hub development
NBC PNG
·
From (L-R) PNG Ports Chairman Harvey Nii, Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru and Chief Executive Officer of PNG Ports, Neil Papenfus during the presentation at PNG Ports Headquarters in Port Moresby (NBC News: Solomon...
PNG CORE calls for united action against unregulated alluvial mining
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
·
June 24, 2025
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is calling on community leaders, landowners, and small-scale miners to unite in tackling the escalating issue of unregulated alluvial mining across the country. Unregulated alluvial...
PNG’s Robusta Coffee dreams held back by lack of lab space and research
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
·
July 17, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s push to grow more robusta coffee is hitting a wall — there’s not enough lab space and not enough science behind it. That’s the warning from the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC), which says more research is needed to understand...
Minister Maru Welcomes Mayur Industrials as Gold Sponsor for 2nd PNG SEZ Summit
PNG Business News
·
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, this morning, welcomed Mayur Industrials PNG Limited as a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Summit, to be held at the APEC Haus...
Central Lime Project Construction Equipment Ordered & Completion of Phase 2 Wharf
PNG Business News
·
Mayur Resources Limited is pleased to update the market on several positive developments with the main highlight of civil construction equipment being ordered for the Central Lime Project (CLP), located in Papua New Guinea. The CLP wharf (Phase 2)...
Protecting a safe space for journalists: Neville Choi
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
·
July 17, 2025
President of the Papua New Guinea Media Council, Neville Choi, emphasized the importance of protecting a safe space for journalists to express themselves. Mr. Choi made this point during his speech at a ceremony celebrating 20 years of the Media...
PNG Forest Products Limited a self-sufficient industry in Bulolo
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
·
June 24, 2025
PNG Forest Products Limited (PNGFPL), under the leadership of Group General Manager Tim Madgwick, is far more than just a timber company, its operations has shaped the history and future of Bulolo, in Morobe Province. Today, speaking at the 40th...
Harmony on track to meet production guidance
Times LIVE
·
Harmony Gold, SA's biggest gold producer by volume, said it remains on track to deliver its production and cost guidance as the gold price continues to add shine to its performance. Harmony, which paid a record R1.4bn dividend in the six months...