PNG Department of Commerce and Industry - DCI

17/12/2025

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Relocation of the Department of Commerce & Industry
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The Department of Commerce & Industry hereby informs the public and valued stakeholders, that the Department will be relocating its offices to the Kitpeng Building, Garden Hills, Waigani Drive, Port Moresby.

This relocation will take place during the scheduled shutdown period extending into early 2026. The move has been carefully planned to ensure minimal disruption to services and to strengthen the Department’s operational capacity in the new premises.

• New Office Location: Kitpeng Building, Garden Hills, Waigani Drive, Port Moresby;
• Relocation Period: Shutdown period into early 2026;
• Continuity of Services: Essential services will be maintained, and full operations will resume promptly upon completion of the move;
• Stakeholder Engagement: Updated contact details and access arrangements will be communicated to all stakeholders prior to reopening.

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Authorized by:
David Ganaii
Secretary

06/12/2025

Government presents K30 million to Women's Micro Bank
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The Government has presented K30 million to the Women’s Micro Bank (Mama Bank) to support women-led MSMEs across the country.

Prime Minister James Marape, Minister for Commerce and Industry Win Bakri Daki, and Department of Commerce and Industry (DCI) Secretary David Ganaii witnessed the signing of the MoA at Government House on November 20, 2025. The funding will provide low-interest loans starting from K300 to K5,000, with opportunities for higher support as businesses grow.

Minister Daki said the support will help mothers access credit right at their doorstep, especially those in rural areas. Prime Minister Marape encouraged districts to work with the Mama Bank and allocate 10 percent of DSIP funds to grow SMEs.

Women’s Micro Bank Chairlady Elizabeth Kopel thanked the Government and DCI for making this long-awaited partnership possible.

The Department remains committed to empowering women, growing SMEs, and supporting national development.

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25/09/2025

DCI celebrates PNG@50

Port Moresby, September 25, 2025 - The Department of Commerce and Industry (DCI) has joined Papua New Guineans in celebrating the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary, marking a historic milestone in the country’s journey.

Throughout the celebrations, DCI staff and leaders actively took part in a Flag-raising ceremony, Float parade, and Outdoor cultural activities, culminating with the Gala Dinner Night on 15th September, 2025.

At the gala dinner, Commerce and Industry Minister Hon. Win Bakri Daki reaffirmed the department’s commitment to driving economic transformation and inclusive growth. Former chief secretary, department head and diplomat Joshua Kalinoe also delivered a powerful message, noting that while PNG has made progress, more work remains to realize the full promise of independence.

DCI Secretary David Ganaii also reflected on the milestone, stating during the launch of the week-long celebrations:

“The unity in diversity we see in our display today has always been what we maintain as a country over the last 50 years,” he said.

“We are a population of many nations defined by ethnicity, who can live together in a country for 50 years. This very existence deserves our celebration today.”

Mr. Ganaii further acknowledged, at the gala dinner, the efforts of PNG’s founding fathers and emphasized that the Department has come a long way, now stabilized with permanent officers dedicated to delivering on its mandate.

The Department’s staff proudly wore their provincial attires during the float parade and cultural showcases, symbolizing unity in diversity and reflecting the richness of Papua New Guinea’s traditions.

As the country reflects on 50 years of nationhood and looks ahead to the future, the Department of Commerce and Industry remains steadfast in its mission to foster commerce, strengthen industry, and create opportunities for all Papua New Guineans.

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24/09/2025

We are all about people, family and most of all looking out for our staff members, we did close our celebrations with fun games, traditional dances, food, laughter and most of all everyone had fun.

Cheers to 50 years and beyond.....

21/09/2025

We've done it and we can do it again, a department that is about people and it's for the people, 50 years and beyond a milestone achieved but more challenges and stepping stones to come.

15/09/2025

What a blast tonight as we ended our last day of Independence Celebrations week with a Gala Dinner, as we cheer to the journey of the Department of commerce and industry and honoured those who were before us.

Happy Celebrations Papua New Guinea, 50th Jubilee, God bless.

08/09/2025

Flag Raising program opening our 50th Independence Celebrations week.

08/09/2025