BSP Financial Group Limited has reopened its Porgera Branch in Enga province, reaffirming its commitment to delivering essential banking services to remote communities.
The Bank has resumed operations at the Porgera Branch, restoring access to banking services for nearly 19,000 customers across the district.
The Porgera Branch is the only bank operating in the district and was closed in September 2024 due to ongoing security concerns. While the branch reopened briefly in April 2024 after a year-long closure, renewed security challenges resulted in an indefinite closure until Monday, 26 January 2026.
Throughout the closure, BSP continued to support customers through EFTPoS and Agent Banking services. ATM services were restored last week.
BSP Treasury and Markets Group Head of Market Sales, Leighton Crisp said the New Porgera Limited Gold Mine is a cornerstone of PNG’s economy, emphasizing the branch’s critical role in serving the mine and the wider Porgera community.
“It generates substantial foreign exchange earnings through gold exports that are essential for funding the country’s imports of goods, fuel, machinery and other necessities that benefit businesses and communities nationwide,” Crisp said.
BSP Highlands Area Manager, John Tomba Jnr also added that the reopening reflects BSP’s critical role in supporting community livelihoods and economic activities.
“We are committed to serving the people of Porgera and intend to remain here as long as peace is maintained in the valley. Protecting essential services like banking is vital for local livelihoods, economic growth, and community wellbeing,” Tomba said.
BSP Head of Corporate Banking, David Bishop further reaffirmed the bank’s broader commitment to customers including individuals, SMEs and Corporate Clients.
“We are guided by our core values—We Care and We aspire to grow our communities through financial literacy programs and modernisation initiatives that deliver the best possible customer experience,” Bishop said.
