Another drug bust in PNG’s capital Port Moresby: Commissioner of Police

Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning has warned of the multi-billion kina drug trade threatening security in the nation and the region, after two women, two sacked policemen and seven others were arrested

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UN nuclear chief tells Japan transparency is ‘very important’ in ruined nuclear plant’s discharges

The head of the UN atomic agency on Tuesday emphasised to Japan’s government the importance of transparency in its ongoing discharges of treated radioactive wastewater at the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power

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Reigning Champions AS Academy Féminine clinch a dramatic win at OFC Women’s Champions League

Three goals in eight minutes has secured reigning champions AS Academy Féminine a 4-1 victory in their opening Group B match against Veitongo FC at Lawson Tama Stadium Tuesday.  Playing in torrential conditions, the

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Penina pioneers prove ‘Pacific women are worth investing in’

Just three matches into their existence, Penina Pasifika is fast becoming one of rugby’s great success stories.  Supported by the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports programme, Penina Pasifika has

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Digicel Samoa cleared to offer 5G, taps Nokia for upgrades

Digicel Samoa announced on Monday that it has been granted conditional approval from the Government of Samoa to launch 5G technology, and is already working with Nokia to upgrade its cell tower sites.  Digicel Samoa

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PNG Census to begin in June: PM Marape

A nationwide census with the slogan “Be Counted” will begin in June, says Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. With the country approaching its 50th Independence anniversary next year, the Government plans

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Opinion: Question for PNG foreign minister Tkatchenko – what does the defence pact mean for West Papua?

Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have formally ratified a defence agreement a decade after its initial signing.  PNG’s Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko and the Indonesian ambassador to the Pacific nation,

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Micronesia drought leaves thousands desperate for food – UNICEF

Thousands of people are being impacted by drought in the Federated States of Micronesia.  The four states – Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae – have all been experiencing drier than normal weather since

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$10 million project aims to reduce single-use plastics in Cook Islands

A project to reduce the number of plastics entering the country, focused on the food and beverage sector, was discussed during a workshop in Rarotonga last week. Like other countries around the world, the Cook Islands

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Crusaders condemned to worst Super Rugby start in years after Fijian Drua win

The Fijian Drua have condemned the reigning champion Canterbury Crusaders to their worst start since the first season of Super Rugby in 1996 with a 20-10 victory in front of a passionate home crowd in Lautoka.  The

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Nine percent interest for PNG National Superannuation Fund members

Papua New Guinea’s National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) Trustee Board has approved a nine percent increase on members crediting rate for the financial year of 2023. This will result in a distribution of more

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Samoa legislators pass electoral amendments despite concerns

Samoa’s electoral laws have been amended giving citizens the right to register to vote from overseas, despite the opposition raising concerns about the country being governed by “outsiders”.  The

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