Weir, a global leader in mining technology, has launched a new range of ENDURON® jaw and cone crushers, developed in close collaboration with customers to address their most pressing operational challenges. This customer-first approach has resulted in equipment that enhances safety, boosts productivity, simplifies maintenance, and supports sustainability ...

Steamships Ltd., on behalf of John Swire & Sons (JS&S), officially handed over a new classroom building to Yanga Elementary School in Lae on 22 August 2025. The second classroom was presented to the School Board during a ceremony attended by students, parents, teachers and community members. The milestone marks continued investment in rural edu...

In a landmark moment of cultural reconnection and national pride, Returning Home, an art exhibition and programme, takes centre stage at Harbourside South in line with the celebration of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary. Steamships, in collaboration with Pacific Palms Property, is proud to bring home five Papua New Guinean artists, show...

When Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence this September, one business stands out for having journeyed with the nation long before 1975: Remington Group. Established in 1948, Remington began as the country’s typewriter supplier, introducing modern office equipment to government, schools and businesses. Those machines helped lay the foun...

Over the past year, PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) has taken a significant step forward in shaping its leadership for the future. It appointed four exceptional professionals to senior roles, in line with its most ambitious infrastructure programme since the relocation of Port Moresby’s terminals to Motukea and the expansion of Lae Port. The appo...

A local project services company is partnering with a leading Australian manufacturer to introduce innovative dome shelter solutions across Papua New Guinea. PNG CR Services Company announced its strategic collaboration with Container Domes Australia, a move that promises to deliver durable, cost-effective infrastructure tailored to the country’s varie...

As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, Zenex Drilling is celebrating the national milestone with a step that blends technical innovation with local ambition: the arrival of the LRS275 Duo Sonic Drill Rig from Dutch manufacturer Eijkelkamp. For Zenex, this is more than a fleet upgrade — it’s a statement about where PNG’s homegrown drilling cap...

For more than a century, the Steamships Group of businesses has underpinned Papua New Guinea’s maritime and logistics sector. Today, its Logistics Division is the country’s most complete logistics services provider – spanning sea, land, and portside solutions – geared to support the oil, gas, and resources sectors. Nick Fisher, CEO of Steamships Logist...

Swire and Steamships have reaffirmed their commitment to community development and education in Papua New Guinea with the official opening of a third double-classroom building at Vula’a Rivilina Elementary School in Hula Village, Central Province. The initiative marks a significant milestone under the Swire Philanthropic Fund, implemented by Steamships...

Weir is pleased to announce the appointment of Mick Henderson as Regional Managing Director for the Minerals Division in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, effective immediately. Mick brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of delivering results across Eastern Australia and the Pacific Islands. His deep regional insight and customer-first ...

Swire Shipping, a leading shipping company in the Asia-Pacific, announced a significant upgrade to its North Asia Express (NAX) service with the introduction of fixed-day weekly sailings and expanded capacity. Effective 22 August 2025, the service will offer market-leading speed and reliability, significantly enhancing connectivity between the Chinese ...

TE Pacific Group, through its Papua New Guinea operation TE PNG, has entered into a strategic partnership with Lightspeed Fiji to strengthen and expand information and communications technology (ICT) services across Fiji. The partnership combines TE PNG’s proven experience in delivering large-scale ICT and critical communications projects across the Pa...

The East Micronesia Cable landed in Tarawa, Kiribati on 26 July 2025 with the international telecommunications cable now just months away from being ready for service. The occasion was marked by a ceremony celebrating the floating in of the cable to the Tarawa landing site from the cable-laying ship, using a large ceremonial buoy. Kiribati President Ta...

Nick van Voorst is an Australian Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 0640648), a Registered Education Agent (M042) and the owner of Coral Coast Migration Service. He has studied Australian Migration Law at Griffith University in Brisbane and has been working as a Registered Migration Agent since 2006. He is a member of the Migration Institute of Australi...

The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has submitted its 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements to the Minister for Treasury, in accordance with the Central Banking (Amendment) Act of 2024. The report captures a pivotal year marked by structural reform, digital innovation, monetary tightening, and renewed focus on institutional integrity. The timely ...