November 27, 2025
The National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board (NATTB), a statutory body under PNG’s Department of Labour and Industrial Relations, hosted its 2025 Apprentice & Trade Test Candidate of the Year Awards in Port Moresby, an important platform celebrating the nation’s future technical leaders. The NATTB oversees the country’s Apprenticeship System, which provides four years of structured training, and the Trade Testing System, which certifies trade competency under the Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Act 1986. Our...
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November 13, 2025
Port Moresby, November 13, 2025 – Wia Trade Enterprise has taken home the top honor at the 6th Annual Ela Motors PNG SME Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the resilience and innovation of PNG’s small and medium enterprises. The awards ceremony, hosted by PNG SME Magazine, marked a proud milestone as the nation commemorates 50 years of Independence. The 2025 overall winner, Mr. and Mrs. Waramboi, owners of Wia Trade Enterprise, have built a premium...
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November 11, 2025
TTPNG) – Ela Motors proudly marks Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary with the launch of the “Over the Wall” PNG Mural Project—a cultural and artistic celebration in partnership with renowned Japanese artist Mr. Kensuke Miyazaki, leader of the Over the Wall project. The project has brought joyful murals to nine countries—Kenya, Timor‑Leste, Ukraine, Ecuador, Haiti, Pakistan, Benin, Palau, and the Netherlands. Papua New Guinea is the tenth, uniting communities to create “super‑happy murals” that...
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November 2, 2025
As the series of mural continued Ela Motors unveiled the second vibrant mural in Goroka Ela Motors Dealership. The artwork, was designed and led by Japanese artist Miyazaki Kensuke, harmonizing contemporary artistry with Papua New Guinean cultural heritage. The unveiling ceremony was graced by His Excellency, Mr. Hisanobu Mochizuki, Ambassador of Japan to Papua New Guinea and Honorable Mr. Simon Sia, Governor of Eastern Highlands Province. His Excellency, Ambassador Mr. Mochizuki commended the initiative, describing...
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October 27, 2025
Ela Motors proudly unveiled a series of commemorative murals at the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory (RVO), marking a vibrant collaboration between local communities and international partners. As part of this initiative, 15 students from Rabaul International School participated in a handson workshop, contributing their artistic talents alongside Mr. Kensuke Miyazaki and the Ela Motors Kokopo team. His Excellency Mr. Hisanobu Mochizuki, Ambassador of Japan to Papua New Guinea, commended Ela Motors and Mr. Miyazaki for their...
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June 29, 2025
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) successfully raised K156,000 during the 2025 Prime Minister’s Corporate Golf Challenge held at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club, with 39 teams participating. This annual event, sponsored by corporate bodies including Ela Motors, highlights Team PNG’s preparation for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Chef de Mission, Kinivanagi Karo, expressed gratitude to participants, partners, and sponsors for their contributions, highlighting the event’s importance in funding national athletes.
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June 27, 2025
Ela Motors PNG proudly participated in the 7th TISA Bank SME Business Breakfast, where the Honourable James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, acknowledged the company as a key corporate supporter of the SME sector. Held at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby, the event brought together influential leaders and stakeholders committed to the growth of small and medium enterprises in the country. Distinguished guests included: Hon. James Marape, MP – Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Mr. Sunil...
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June 20, 2025
Ela Motors participated in the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal Dinner, held on 20th June 2025, at the National Parliament in Port Moresby. The event aimed to unite supporters and raise funds for the Salvation Army’s work in Papua New Guinea. It was attended by the Governor-General, Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae GCL GCMG KStJ. The Salvation Army, known for its Christian mission, has a long-standing commitment to helping the less fortunate through various sectors such...
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June 15, 2025
The Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) held the Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption on 15th June 2025, themed “Integrity & Action Now.” Dame Meg Taylor urged participants to commit to integrity, highlighting its importance for future leadership as PNG approaches its 50th Anniversary. Twelve (12) participants from Ela Motors joined the event in Port Moresby, showing their commitment to integrity. The campaign raised awareness about the impacts of corruption and encouraged a culture...
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May 19, 2025
Ela Motors PNG proudly marked a major milestone with the official groundbreaking ceremony of the new Boat Factory in Lae, Morobe Province. Held on Monday, 19th May 2025, the event signified a bold step forward in marine manufacturing and reaffirmed the company’s long-term commitment to innovation, local development, and community empowerment in Papua New Guinea. In his keynote address, Mr. Masaru Mikami, Chief Executive Officer of Ela Motors PNG, announced the Company’s investment of approximately...
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