2026 Provincial Budget Passed
The West New Britain Provincial Assembly has passed its 2026 budget of K401,494,839 million. Governor and Chairman of Finance Sasindran Muthuvel handed down the budget which all Assembly Members described…
Kandrian-Gloucester District Overview
District Overview Kandrian–Gloucester District is one of the major administrative districts of West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. Located along the southern coastline of New Britain Island, the district…
Empowering Sustainable Development through Responsible Mining: Simuku & Nakru Projects
The Provincial Government of West New Britain is committed to fostering a transparent, inclusive, and sustainable approach to mining development. Below is an update on the Simuku and Mt Nakru…
Coppermoly’s Planned Exploration Deferred
The planned exploration activities of Coppermoly Limited has been deferred indefinitely because of the restrictions of travel between Papua New Guinea and Australia. One of these activities is the proposed…
Talasea Gears Up for 50th Independence Anniversary with Cultural Vibrancy and Civic Pride
As Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary approaches, Talasea District is rising to the occasion with a heartfelt celebration of heritage, unity, and youth empowerment. Stringband Festival: A Cultural Revival…
West New Britain Unveils K377 Million Annual Budget for 2024
In early 2024, the West New Britain Provincial Government approved its K377 million annual budget, a plan that was formalised during a provincial assembly meeting on February 9. Designed with…
West New Britain Approves K387 Million Budget for 2025
The West New Britain Provincial Government has passed a K387.87 million budget for 2025, reflecting a rise from last year’s K377 million. The budget was tabled and approved during a…
Provincial Government to Assist Lakiemata CS with Projects
The Provincial Government has entered into a MoU with Correctional Service at Lakiemata Prison. Under this MoU officers from the Provincial Government Planning Office will assist CS to do submissions…