K650 million hydropower project in PNG opens after 15 years

Port Moresby’s power blackouts may now be over. After 15 years, the National Government and its Chinese partner PNG Hydro Development Limited formally launched the Edevu Hydropower Project located along the Brown

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PNG Doctor warns about serious impacts of meth use

The use of methamphetamines is a serious issue and has the potential to catastrophically impact Papua New Guinea society if not addressed, a doctor says. Registrar for emergency medicine at Port Moresby General Hospital

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We cannot be complacent: Dr Manoni

“Addressing and preventing violence in all its forms against any individual – men, women, girls, boys, and communities is critical for development,” says Pacific Islands Forum, Deputy Secretary General, Dr Filimon

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Sacked health chief hits ‘blatant corruption’ in Marshall Islands

Jack Niedenthal, who was recently “fired” as health secretary of the Marshall Islands, blasted the national government for turning a blind eye to the “blatant corruption” involving “greedy

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Amata co-sponsors legislation to counter Chinese cybersecurity threats

U.S. Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the House passage of the Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act or HR 1149, which she co-led with sponsor Rep Susan Wild, D-Pennsylvania.  Their

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World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns

The world could breach a new average temperature record in 2023 or 2024, fuelled by climate change and the anticipated return of the El Nino weather phenomenon, climate scientists say. Climate models suggest that after

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Rio Tinto facing suit from Panguna landowners

The sheer environmental degradation and considerable loss of life that followed Rio Tinto’s running of Bougainville’s Panguna gold and copper mine must rank it as one of the world’s greatest mining debacles. Seven

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U.S pledges US$1billion to Green Climate Fund

The U.S will provide US$1 billion to the UN’s flagship climate fund – its first such contribution in six years. Joe Biden made the commitment as he hosted a virtual meeting of world leaders last Thursday to spur

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Reds book semi-final date with impressive win over Fijiana Drua

The Queensland Reds have secured a top-two finish in the 2023 Buildcorp Super W competition, defeating the reigning premiers Fijiana Drua 45-22 at Wests Rugby Club. In what was the final round of the regular season, the

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Poor starts again prove costly for Fijian Drua

Poor starts and restarts again were again costly for the Fijian Drua against the Chiefs. The Drua went down 50-17 at FMG stadium in Hamilton on a wet and soggy night on Friday in their Super Rugby Pacific match. It left

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South Africa and Tonga crowned champions at World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series

South Africa women and Tonga men took one step closer towards promotion by winning the opening tournament of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 on Saturday at Markötter Stadium. Following three days of

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Kacific Wins the Gold Stevie® Award for CommsBox: Innovative Disaster Response Solution for Asia-Pacific Region 

Singapore, 24 April 2023 – CommsBox, a transportable, all-in-one satellite communications product from Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific), has been recognised at the 10th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie

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