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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Marape responds to United States tariff on PNG exports

PNG Prime Minister Marape acknowledges U.S. decision to impose 10% tariff on

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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

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PNG’s 2024 trade with China exceeded K17.8 billion

The volume of trade between China and Papua New Guinea in 2024 exceeded K17.8 billion (US$4.39 billion)– with a surplus of more than K7.5 billion(US$1.85 billion) on the PNG side.  In recent years, more Chinese

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Fiji exported goods worth K43.9million to PNG in 2023

Fiji’s exports to Papua New Guinea reached more than FJD$25.3 million (about K43.9 million/US$10.93 million) in 2023, with items such as electric conductors, sweet biscuits and garments, according to Fiji’s Deputy

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PNG needs to end “Horrifying Violence”

A staggering 3.414 million Papua New Guinea women may experience intimate partner violence this year, according to statistics provided by the country’s National Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Secretariat this month. They

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PNG superannuation funds attribute profits to offshore activity, BSP

Papua New Guinea’s largest superannuation funds – Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) and the National Superannuation Fund – have attributed profits to offshore investments and the Bank of South Pacific Financial

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PNG Government confirms successful test of Facebook controls system

It seems the Papua New Guinea Government has now begun steps towards implementing system controls of Facebook and its use through mobile operators and the ICT industry regulator.  Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jnr,

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Australian Museum repatriates human remains to Papua New Guinea

16 human skulls were repatriated to Papua New Guinea by the Chau Chak Wing Museum in Sydney, Australia last week.  The ancestral remains were returned to six village communities, including Gorendu and Bilibil, in

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Sir Arnold Amet appointed new PNG Ambassador to US

Former Papua New Guinea Chief Justice and Madang Governor Sir Arnold Amet has been appointed as the new PNG Ambassador to United States of America.  Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko announced Sir

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Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defency treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major implications for national security and the Pacific’s strategic landscape. The announcement comes just

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IMF says PNG recovery on track, reform discipline must continue

There are signs of positive recovery in the Papua New Guinea economy, but the government needs to maintain the reform momentum in order to see long-term benefits, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the

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Hebamo Transport Limited Officially Established: A Strategic Joint Venture to Support Papua LNG Project

Port Moresby, NCD – Steamships Trading Company (Steamships) and Laba Holdings Limited (Laba) are pleased to announce the formal establishment of Hebamo Transport Limited (HTL), a dedicated landside logistics

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Steamships Hospitality’s commitment to excellence in Safety, Security and Hygiene awarded with Safehotels Certification

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Steamships Hospitality and Coral Sea Hotels are proud to acknowledge the Grand Papua Hotel and Gateway Hotel and Apartments who both have achieved the SafeHotels Certification, the

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Sir Julius Chan, former Papua New Guinea PM and founding father, dies at 85

One of the last of Papua New Guinea’s founding fathers and one of the country’s longest serving politicians, Sir Julius Chan, has died.  Sir Julius passed away at his home in Huris, New Ireland province,

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Opinion: Deadline needed to end foreign exchange shortages in PNG

Businesses, individuals and governments have faced difficulties obtaining foreign exchange (FX) in PNG over the last decade. Over this period, businesses have frequently listed this as the top constraint they are

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