NIDC Announce Major Restructure
The New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC) is pleased to announce a major corporate restructuring designed to boost revenue generation, foster economic growth and optimizing company’s corporate structure by incorporating nine distinct subsidiaries under NIDC as the parent holding company. The Provincial Executive Council in its meeting on 8th June 2026 appointed Mr. Christain Tarkap as […]
NIDC Project’s Overview 2026
New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC) is now focus on formalizing agreements for Solar Power project and the province’s first proposed fish cannery, building on momentum from last week’s launch of the Women’s Micro Bank branded New Ireland Mama Bank in Kavieng. The move follows a productive period since the appointment of the NIDC Board in […]
NIDC Technical Team Advances Feasibility for Fish Cannery Project
Deputy Governor Clifford Kolivos and New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC) Technical Working Team, led by Gillis Silau met on Saturday, May 30th 2026 with Mr. Chris John Dotson, Deputy Managing Director for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) and leader of the New Ireland Fish Cannery Project team, to begin on-site feasibility studies for proposed cannery […]
NIDC and AG Limited Begin Feasibility Study for Kavieng Solar Power Project
A technical delegation from AG Limited concluded a feasibility and visibility study at the proposed Kavieng Solar Project site today, including a detailed visit to the Kavieng Power Station. The assessment aims to gather technical data and stakeholder input ahead of plans to upgrade the existing diesel-powered facility to a solar-connected grid to reduce power […]
NIPG Signs MOA for Fishing
The New Ireland Provincial Government and its business arm, New Ireland Development Corporation [NIDC], have signed a lease and joint venture agreement with PNG FJ Enterprises This move is aimed at strengthening fisheries development and creating long term business opportunities for local communities in New Ireland province. The signing took place at the New Ireland […]
NIDC Eyes Strategic Partnerships to Drive Economic Investments
New Ireland Development Corporation (NIDC) has begun talks to establish major economic investments in the province under joint-venture commercial partnerships. Chairman Mr. Christian Tarkap announced that NIDC has formed strategic partnerships to set up a Solar Power Project in Kavieng town, Women’s Micro Bank (Mama Bank) and Fish cannery at 10% shares optional towards the […]
NIDC Swear in New Board Members
The newly appointed New Ireland Development Corporation Board was officially sworn-in on Wednesday 8th April 2026 by Senior Provincial Magistrate Patricia Tivese and witnessed by Governor Hon. Byron Chan in Kavieng. The new NIDC Board comprises of; The swearing-in ceremony comes after the Provincial Executive Council’s decision on March 15th 2026 termination of previous board, […]
New Ireland Pursues International Training Partnerships to Build Skilled Workforce, Support Economic Growth
New Ireland Governor Byron Chan is pursuing international education partnerships aimed at strengthening the province’s public sector workforce, a move viewed as central to efforts to improve governance, attract investment and prepare the province for greater autonomy and economic self-reliance. Chan traveled to the Philippines in the second week of June, where he met senior […]