Will PNG’s missing guns affect the elections?
EARLY in 2027, Papua New Guinea will go to the polls. How will these elections be affected by the large number of weapons in the
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Marape orders economic taskforce to curb overspending, lift revenue
PRIME Minister James Marape has ordered Papua New Guinea’s economic leadership to shift its focus from public spending to raising
Wildfires devastate PNG island
WILDFIRES have scorched about one-third of Lou Island in Papua New Guinea, destroying forests and other resources as residents appeal
Three women to watch in PNG election
PAPUA New Guinea has elected only ten women to its Parliament since it became independent in 1975. Of those, only three have served
PNG commits $7.95m over five years to Tuvalu
PAPUA New Guinea has pledged PGK25 million (about AUD7.95 million) to support Tuvalu’s land reclamation efforts over the next five
Chinese firm buys PNG gold mine
A CHINESE company has spent more than $AUD1 billion on the purchase of mines and port facilities across three islands in Papua New
Verified news must survive the AI age, says PNG media chief
PAPUA New Guinea’s media sector is pushing back against a new era in which social media, misinformation and artificial intelligence
PM Marape: “Our people must benefit fairly from the resources on their land”
PAPUA New Guinea’s economy is flourishing, evidenced by a significant surge in tax revenue that has nearly doubled since
Golden era: Land of hope and possibility
ON September 16, Papua New Guinea will mark 50 years of independence – a milestone that highlights the pride of
Bougainville seeks air service
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) to resume operations in Bougainville with USD 238,000 funding to re-establish
Sparking Tok Stori: Pacific Women Weaving Knowledge and Learning
Discover Naomi Woyengu's powerful poem celebrating Pacific Women's resilience and leadership at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk
Time for Change at MSG
The change in chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) allows for new initiatives in this sub-regional bloc. But do the Melanesian leaders have the courage to address the huge elephants which exist in the
Papua New Guinea’s first Airbus A220 captain
Air Niugini’s Captain Beverley Pakii continues to record milestones in the aviation industry, this time becoming the first Papua New Guinean Airbus A220 Captain after successfully completing her type rating with
Disease-Free Coconut Nurseries in Papua New Guinea to Support White Copra Revival and Rural Livelihoods
Three new coconut nurseries commissioned in Papua New Guinea (PNG) will provide disease-free, high-yield coconut seedlings to support farmers in replanting efforts, particularly those impacted by Bogia Coconut Syndrome
Polio re-emerges in PNG after 25 years
PNG has reported re-emergence of the polio virus, 25 years post polio-free by the World Health Organisation
Tariff implications concerning: BSP Bank
The newly announced United States tariffs on Papua New Guinea is limited, however, the broader regional implications are more concerning, according to the BSP Financial Group
How resource-rich is Papua New Guinea really?
Papua New Guinea is often described as a “resource-rich” country. The phrase appears on government websites, media reports and statements from international organisations. Prime Minister James Marape stated at the
Dutton brushes off PNG minister’s Labor endorsement
The Pacific nation's foreign minister, Justin Tkatchenko, has given Anthony Albanese's government a rare election endorsement from an overseas
PNG PM Marape retains position, praises democratic process
James Marape has successfully retained his position, commending Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition sides for upholding democratic
Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister wants Labor to win Australian election
PNG's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko say she hopes Labor wins the Australian election, stating the incumbent government had done “a tremendous job” of rebuilding relationships in the Pacific. n
Marape responds to United States tariff on PNG exports
PNG Prime Minister Marape acknowledges U.S. decision to impose 10% tariff on
Papua New Guinea’s Peter To Rot to be canonised as first Melanesian saint
Pope Francis has passed a decree clearing the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint. The late Peter To Rot from East New Britain is to be canonised, making him the first Melanesian saint. The
