Business Council of Papua New Guinea

20/01/2026

The Business Council of Papua New Guinea (BCPNG) is pleased to confirm the extension of its longstanding partnership with Kina Bank to support the annual Prime Minister’s Back to Business Breakfast. This commitment was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday, 15 January 2026, under which Kina Bank will continue as the principal sponsor of the event for the next three years, through to 2028.

The renewed partnership reflects nearly a decade of collaboration, with Kina Bank having supported the Prime Minister’s Back to Business Breakfast for nine consecutive years. This sustained support has played a critical role in strengthening Government-to-Business dialogue and ensuring that the perspectives of the private sector are effectively represented in national policy discussions.

Read full story at https://bcpng.org.pg/kina-bank-extends-partnership-with-business-council-of-png-to-support-pms-back-to-business-breakfast/

16/01/2026

Register Today | 16th Prime Minister's Back to Business Breakfast

The Business Council of Papua New Guinea in partnership with Kina Bank are pleased to host the 16th Prime Minister’s Back to Business Breakfast, happening on 3 February in Port Moresby.

This important engagement brings government and business leaders together to discuss priorities, progress, and the road ahead for Papua New Guinea’s economy.

We proudly acknowledge Kina Bank as a key sponsor and supporter of this event and thank them for their continued partnership and commitment to strengthening dialogue through the Council’s Privet Gavamani Konekt engagements.

To secure your seats or for more information, contact admin@bcpng.page or 3200700.

06/01/2026

The Business Council of Papua New Guinea, with the proud support of Kina Bank, is pleased to announce the annual Praivet Gavamani Konekt 1 Event for 2026, featuring the 16th Prime Minister’s Back-to-Business Breakfast, to be held on 3 February 2026.

Since its establishment in 2021, Praivet Gavamani Konekt has been a flagship initiative of the Council, created to strengthen collaboration, dialogue, and strategic partnership between the private sector and the Government of Papua New Guinea.

Full event details will be released soon. For enquiries, please contact admin@bcpng.page or visit https://bcpng.org.pg/programs/praivet-gavamani-konekt/.

17/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from the Business Council of Papua New Guinea

As the year draws to a close, the Business Council of Papua New Guinea extends warm Christmas greetings and best wishes for a prosperous New Year to our members, partners, and stakeholders.

We thank the business community and our partners for their continued contribution to national dialogue, private sector development, and Papua New Guinea’s sustainable growth.

We wish you a joyful Christmas and a safe, successful, and prosperous New Year in 2026!

Meri Kirisimasi na Amamas Niu Yia.

01/12/2025

The WDIGS programme, delivered through the APEP EmployAbility Project, recognises that persons with disabilities represent an untapped talent pool for PNG businesses. With approximately 15% of PNG’s population living with some form of disability, many businesses are missing opportunities to recruit skilled workers.

Business Council of Papua New Guinea members can now access grants of up to K50,000 to make workplaces more accessible and inclusive for employees with disabilities through the new Workplace Disability Inclusion Grant Scheme (WDIGS).

Visit https://bcpng.org.pg/new-grant-scheme-supports-workplace-disability-inclusion/ for more information.

24/11/2025

The Business Council of Papua New Guinea extends its deepest appreciation to Mr. Stan Joyce for his outstanding contribution to the private sector and for his dedicated service as a member of the Council’s Executive Committee.

President Susil Nelson-Kongoi, in her remarks at the AGM, reflected on his impact:

“Stan’s contribution goes far beyond corporate governance. His leadership has always been rooted in patriotism and service to the people of Papua New Guinea.”

Mr. Joyce’s leadership, commitment, and extensive industry experience have been invaluable to the Council’s work and to the broader business community.

We thank Mr. Joyce for his time on the Board and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

21/11/2025

President & Executive Committee Re-elected Unopposed

The Business Council of Papua New Guinea is pleased to announce the unopposed re-election of our President, Mrs. Susil Nelson-Kongoi (CEO, PNG Institute of Banking & Business Management), for the 2026–2027 term.

We also extend our congratulations to the following office bearers, who were likewise re-elected unopposed:

Elected Office Bearers (2026–2027):

1. Vice President (National): Moses David — Senior Economist, Kina Bank Limited
2. Vice President (International): Kenneth Imako — Partner, Allens PNG
3. Treasurer: Courtney Boustridge — Director, PwC

We look forward to their continued leadership as the Council progresses its work on behalf of the private sector.

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

PGK 3 resources are now available on our website.

Last month, the Business Council of Papua New Guinea, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union through the PNG Anti-Corruption Project, hosted the Praivet Gavamani Konekt 3 engagement under the theme “Justice as Driver for Growth.”

We have now made available a selection of materials from the dialogue, including key presentations and documents that capture the discussions and insights shared during the event.

Visit: https://bcpng.org.pg/programs/praivet-gavamani-konekt/

31/10/2025

The Business Council of Papua New Guinea recently hosted the Praivet Gavamani Konekt 3 (PGK 3) at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby from 29–30 October 2025, under the theme “Justice as a Driver for Growth.” The event continues the Council’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration between government and business through its Government to Business 2022–2027 Plan, which focuses on four key pillars: Meritocracy, Digital Government, Deregulation, and Geopolitics.

This year’s PGK 3 opened with the 2nd Chief Justice’s Business Breakfast, a high-level dialogue that brought together leaders from the judiciary, business community, and international partners to discuss judicial reform, business integrity, and law and order. Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika delivered the keynote address, joined by EU Ambassador Erika Hasznos and UNDP Resident Representative Nicholas Booth, who underscored the importance of international cooperation in promoting governance, transparency, and anti-corruption initiatives.

Co-chaired by Kenneth Imako of Allens and Vice-President (International) for the Business Council of PNG, the session explored key reforms including the proposed Court of Appeal, the ICJ Green Bench for environmental justice, and measures addressing land disputes, business regulation, and anti-violence and anti-corruption efforts aimed at improving the efficiency and integrity of Papua New Guinea’s justice system and business environment.

The Business Council extends its appreciation to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Union, through their PNG Anti-Corruption Project, for their partnership and support in making this year’s PGK 3 possible.

15/10/2025

Save the Date | Praivet Gavamani Konekt 3

🗓 October 30, 2025
🎯 Theme: Justice as Driver of Growth

The Business Council of PNG is pleased to announce the return of Praivet Gavamani Konekt (PGK3) — part of our ongoing G2B 2022–2027 Plan.

This year, we’ll bring together leaders from the judiciary, government, private sector, and civil society to discuss how justice and good governance can drive real growth and build confidence in PNG’s markets.

More details coming soon. Stay tuned.

For enquiries, please email admin@bcpng.page or visit https://bcpng.org.pg/programs/praivet-gavamani-konekt/

21/09/2025

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