Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, John Rosso has extende warm congratulations to Hon. Jeremiah Manele on his election as the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands. Representing his family, the people of Lae, and the entirety of Papua New Guinea, Deputy Prime Minister Rosso offers heartfelt felicitations to Hon. Manele on his electoral victory. Hon. Manele secured re-election to the National Parliament as the Member for the Hograno-Kia-Havulei Constituency, demonstrating his continued dedication to serving the interests of his constituents and the nation at large. Hon. Manele's pol ..read more

Jeremiah Manele has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, succeeding former Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare. Manele's ascent to power signifies a pivotal shift in leadership, offering both continuity and potential change in the political landscape of the Pacific nation. Manele's political trajectory has been marked by noteworthy milestones, including his tenure as the foreign minister under the leadership of Manasseh Sogavare. Sogavare's controversial diplomatic realignment from Taiwan to Beijing and the clandestine security pact stirred debate, prompting concerns about h ..read more

In a recent statement, Said Zaidansyah, the country director of the Asian Development Bank, shed light on Papua New Guinea's economic landscape, revealing that the gross domestic product (GDP) growth between 2019 and 2023 stagnated at an average of 1.5%. Zaidansyah attributed this sluggish growth to several key factors, underscoring the need for strategic reforms to unlock the nation's growth potential. PNG's status as a resource-dependent lower-middle-income country has contributed to its economic challenges, with the GDP growth averaging a modest 1.5% over the specified period. Zaidansyah hi ..read more

 Today, the sound of aircraft engines resonated through the Southern Highlands provincial capital, Mendi, stirring tears of joy among its residents as PNG Air's ATR 72-600 Series aircraft made a historic test landing in the Mendi Valley. After an absence of nearly six years, the arrival of the PNG Air aircraft marks a significant milestone, heralding the imminent resumption of commercial flights to coincide with the long-awaited opening of Mendi Airport scheduled for Thursday. "Mendi Town residents rejoiced and some shed tears as the PNG Air aircraft gracefully touched down on the runwa ..read more

 Air Niugini announced today the resumption of its Boeing 767 aircraft operations on flights to Brisbane and Singapore, following the successful completion of scheduled heavy maintenance checks. Over the course of the past six months, both of Air Niugini's 767 aircraft underwent meticulous C-check maintenance. The process commenced with aircraft registration P2-PXV, which returned to service in January, followed by P2-PXW re-entering operation on April 20th. These maintenance procedures encompassed comprehensive refurbishments of the passenger cabins and lavatories. PNG's airline Ai ..read more

 In a historic event marking Anzac Day, the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) Day dawn service at Isurava in Northern Papua New Guinea witnessed a significant milestone. Both Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea (PNG) and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, embarked on a symbolic journey, walking the Kokoda Track together to commemorate the occasion. To commemorate Anzac Day, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Papua New Guinea to walk the Kokoda Track with PNG Prime Minister James Marape[Photo by PM Media] The journey commenced at Kokoda statio ..read more

 Port Moresby, April 24, 2024  - Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) has announced the successful renewal of its Special Mining Lease (SML) 1 (0), ensuring an additional 20-year tenure from 2022 to 2042. This renewal represents the second extension granted to OTML for the SML 1 (0) lease. Originally granted in 1981, the SML 1 (0) lease had expired in May 2002 but was subsequently extended for another two decades until its recent expiration in 2022. Following the submission of an application for renewal in compliance with provisions outlined in the Mining Act 1992, the Mineral Resources Aut ..read more

 Solomon Islands finds itself in a state of anticipation as opposition parties surge ahead of incumbent Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare's OUR party in the election race, with the prospect of independent candidates holding the key to forming the next government. The recently concluded national election, the first since Sogavare's controversial security pact with China in 2022, has garnered significant attention from global players such as China, the United States, and neighboring Australia due to its potential implications for regional security. Reports indicate that Anthony Veke, Sogavar ..read more

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the significance of bolstered relations between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia, asserting its pivotal role in fostering stability in the Pacific region while invoking the historical context of World War II struggles as a counter to China's expanding influence. Arriving in Port Moresby ahead of a week of Anzac Day commemorations, Albanese outlined Australia's commitment to aiding PNG's development. This includes assistance in constructing new defense barracks, upgrading key ports, and establishing the country's first two solar fa ..read more

Authorities in Papua New Guinea are grappling with the discovery of 289kg of cocaine smuggled into Australia, sparking concerns about border security and the reach of international criminal networks. Last Tuesday, an Australian man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged criminal syndicate responsible for transporting the massive quantity of cocaine from Papua New Guinea (PNG) into Queensland, Australia. The syndicate reportedly utilized tactics involving the impersonation of a legitimate company to avoid detection. Donald Yamasombi, PN ..read more