PNG SME Magazine

01/07/2025

3rd Annual LaeAgriTradeExpo
July 3-4, 2025

Who can attend:
✅All Cooperative Association Presidents
✅Cooperative - Business Group Leaders
✅Smallholder Growers
✅Smallholder Farmers
✅SMEs in Cooperative Downstream Processing & Exports
✅Agriculture Corporate Commodity Buyers & Exporters
✅Public and Private Services in Agriculture

Thursday, July 3
Cooperatives Business Conference—
Register now via the link!
https://forms.gle/yCuec4qGzn5KWxNu7

Friday, July 4
Cooperative Farmers Business Brunch—
Email: [email protected] for more information

Here is a list of some of the Cooperatives that have registered for the event |

Opai Gomlongon Cooperative
Gelem Cooperative
Linge Cooperative
Hadspeds Management Consultant Services
Sangan cocoa farmers
Markham Food Cooperative Society
Mare Kerei Cooperative Society
Babuaf Farmers Co-operative Society LTD
Lower Watut Farmers' Cooperative Society
Zambosia Coffee Farmers' Cooperative Society
Daulo Commodities Cooperative Society Ltd
Yalisti Marine Hunter
Keleng Farmers Co operative Society Limited.
Eastern Highlands Agricultural Society
BenArox Piggery
Maunten Fresh Organic Coffee
Enonga co-operative
Queta Cooperative Society
Innovative Industrial Ltd- Kande Coffee Partnership
Wia Trade Enterprise Ltd
Kande Rais Limited
Singin Integrated Cooperative Society
PNG Honey buddies
Kulungi Community Empowerment Association
Vunaibu Cooperative Society Ltd
Boala Boala Express
Mane Community Development Association Inc
Reinvigorated Association inc
Unen Choit Coffee Grower Cooperative Society
Bou Resources Development Cooperative Society Ltd
Kanga Force Security Co-operative
Eda Suau Cocoa Farmers Association
Rambumba Rice Farmers Association
Hauslain Harvest TA Aza's Online Shop
PNG Cooperatives Development Institute Ltd
Childers Consultancy Services
Malala Coconut Co-orporative Society-Bogia
Amye Yablo Integrated Farming
Markham District Development Authority
HELEN KAKAO COCOA SALES
Zone THREE WDSS MARKET MAMAS Association
Wiseman Rural Farmers Cooperative Society
Burum Kuat Fish Farming Cooperative Society
WAY Bus Service
ETWR Pest Control Services
Salinkora Cooperative Society Limited
Premium Agro Management
Jobe Yama Farming
Malai Fishing Co-operative Society Limited
Salinkora Cooperative Society Limited
Public Services in Agriculture
KULSMAU INFORMATICS
PNG Solardry
Nauti womens Association
SSCF DAL
Khawaii
Small Holder Farmer
Werewre Farmers Cooperative
G_ Apere Business
Unen Choit Co-op.
Nasusapum Cocoa Farmers' Co-op
Kwaita Mini Coffee
Atchiang Women Co-op.
Lower Waria Cocoa Co-op.
Kapiso Co-op.
Kimaka Coffee Co-op.
Kotec Inland & Coastal Co-op.
Mbula Co-op.
Musim-Selebob
WABUBU Co-op.
Nabak Producers Co-op.
Jungrik Co-op.
Nukna Co-op.
BK Co-op.
Morobe Co-op
Ahi Labuta Fisheries & Agriculture Co-op.
Denzahil Co-op.
Waimpom Co-op.
Suring Balang Co-op.
Wantoat Leron Inland Fish Farmers Co-op.
Takom Farm Business Group
Gelem Co-op.
Burum Kuat Fish Farming Co-op.
2' Sack Fisheries Co-op.
Alang Daun Coffee Co-op.
Waleki Cocoa Co-op.
Pano Cocoa Co-op.
Lageman Co-op.
SIGUTIMA Cocoa Farmers Association
Biwa Co-op.
Newsaland Coffee Co-op.
Wamora Coffee Co-op.
Ale Ivalla Coffee Co-op.
Keleng Farmers Co-op.
Sagup Narmark Co-op.
Aiwambe Coffee Co-op.0
Pawianga Farmers Co-op.
Savayeka Coffee Co-op.
Tsewi YNO Coffee Co-op.
Flowpou Co-op

International Cooperative Alliance
UNDP in Papua New Guinea
Coffee Industry Corporation Limited

01/07/2025

28/06/2025

CPL Group Founder inducted into the SME Awards PNG Business Hall of Fame.

CPL Group would like to congratulate Sir Mahesh Patel ,OBE, Group Founder on his recent induction into the SME Awards PNG Business Hall of Fame!

The Award was presented at the TISA Bank SME Breakfast with the Prime Minister on Friday 27th June, at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby, by the Prime Minister himself, Hon. James Marape, to Ajay Patel, representing Sir. Mahesh.

In his acceptance speech, Ajay said:

"It is both a great honour and a deeply personal privilege to stand before you today on behalf of my father, Sir Mahesh Patel, as he is inducted into the Papua New Guinea Business Hall of Fame.

This award is not just a tribute to one man—it is a celebration of the journey that so many of you in this room understand intimately: the leap of faith from an idea to a business, from a lone vision to building something that impacts thousands.

And I am proud that I was intimately involved with him for over 5 years learning, arguing and jointly agreeing on various projects - it was both challenging and fun.

Over 40 years ago, my father arrived in Papua New Guinea from Fiji with little more than determination, an entrepreneurial spark, and a strong sense of purpose. From that seed ,and the ever strong support of my mother, Lady Usha, grew CPL Group—now the largest retail network in the country—built not just through business acumen, but through deep relationships with communities, employees, and partners across PNG.

He has always said that the greatest legacy is not the size of your enterprise, but the number of lives you uplift along the way.

That is why this recognition means so much to him—because it is not just about success, but about service and to the SME community—especially the rising generation of innovators and risk-takers—this award serves as a powerful reminder that the path may be long, but with perseverance, purpose, and people at your heart, greatness is within reach.

On behalf of my father, thank you for this incredible honour. Thank you for believing in his journey, and thank you for continuing to believe in what’s possible here in Papua New Guinea.

Tenkyu tru. God bless you all."

27/06/2025

Gratitude to Prime Minister James Marape for gracing the 7th consecutive International Day for Micro Enterprises and SMEs Tisa Bank Business Breakfast at the Hilton.

This special occasion celebrates the vital contributions of people with disabilities, women entrepreneurs, farmers, young techpreneurs, and many others who power our economy from the ground up.

25/06/2025

25/06/2025

The PNG SME Magazine will induct three new honorees into the PNG Business Hall of Fame this Friday, June 27, during the Tisa Bank SME Business Breakfast.

These inductees join the likes of Jacob Luke and Michael and Janet Leahy, who were the founding inductees in 2024."

Honouring Legacies, Inspiring Leadership

16/06/2025

https://youtube.com/shorts/Uv5Dao59TJw?si=NbIrWhLHBPGexRsX

The PNG SME Awards was launched by PNG SME Magazine in 2019 as a national platform to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Papua New Guinea’s small an...

14/06/2025

Government Supports PNG Cocoa Board with K4 million | Department of National Planning and Monitoring

Kokopo, East New Britain – Saturday, 14 June 2025 --- The Government through the Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM) has stepped in to assist farmers in rural areas to transport their produce to markets.

Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Koney Samuel presented a funding support of K4 million to the Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea (PNG) Chief Executive Officer, Jesse Anjen during a small ceremony in Kokopo on Friday 13 June 2025.

Secretary Samuel said the funding support is an illustration of the National Government’s determination and commitment to strengthen efforts to build and expand the cocoa industry, particularly in remote and rural areas where transport remains a major challenge.

“It has been difficult for our farmers over many years and although we have been running Freight Programs for Coffee and Cocoa farmers, this has been insufficient. With this support now, they can do a lot more in terms of reaching out to our farmers in the rural areas and bringing those produce to the markets,” Mr Samuel said.

The funding is provided under the Capital Investment Program, specifically through the Freight Subsidy Program, managed by the DNPM for commodity boards such as the Cocoa Board and the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC).

Cocoa Board CEO Mr. Jesse Anjen welcomed the funding, describing it as timely and impactful.

“I thank the Marape-Rosso Government for being a strong advocate of the agriculture sector and recognizing that it is key driver for economic growth. Our goal is to grow the cocoa industry into a K4 billion sector. One of our key initiatives, the Cocoa Freight Program, has already proven its worth. A previous investment of K22 million under the program has generated over K164 million in returns. This is one of the success stories we have had from the Freight Program,” Mr. Anjen said.

He explained that the Freight Program not only reduces transport cost for farmers but also supports infrastructure development.

“We are establishing storage facilities at key points along the value chain to help consolidate produce for shipping or air transport. This additional K4 million will allow us to continue expanding these services in remote areas,” Mr. Anjen said.

Secretary Samuel’s visit to the East New Britain Province is part of the 2025 Inter-departmental Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Exercise which has been carried out around the country for 3 weeks. The M&E Exercise is designed to track the impact of Public Investment Program (PIP) funding from 2022 to 2024.

The M&E exercise includes four key government agencies including the Departments of Treasury, Finance, Provincial and Local Government Affairs (DPLGA), and Implementation and Rural Development (DIRD)—who are partnering with DNPM in this coordinated national initiative.

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Caption (L-R): Roger Kara, DNPM Deputy Secretary for Programming and Monitoring Wing, Jesse Anjen, Cocoa Board of PNG and Koney Samuel, Secretary for the Department of National Planning and Monitoring

14/06/2025

Since 2019, PNG SME Magazine has proudly hosted this prestigious event, bringing together business leaders and entrepreneurs. This year, the 7th edition will take place at the Hilton Hotel on June 27, celebrating the International Day for micro and SMEs, with sponsorship from Tisa Bank.

💼 Corporate tables are now available!
📲 WhatsApp 76005005 for details or Email: [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and engage with the PNGs SME community.


United Nations in Papua New Guinea
UNDP in Papua New Guinea