‘PNG Shipping Co Invests:  New Vessel, New Barge, New Containers’

Papua New Guinea’s leading coastal shipping provider, Consort Express Lines (‘Consort’), recently welcomed the arrival of its latest cargo vessel ‘Kimbe Chief’.  Consort’s purchase of the nearly

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Porgera, prices and access

The government of Papua New Guinea’s newly re-elected Prime Minister, James Marape will be focused on building investor confidence and getting Porgera reopened, as it begins its new term. In his first speech to

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2022 PNG election results: nine findings

PNG’s 2022 elections have received a lot of publicity, most of it bad, and deservedly so. The electoral roll was clearly out of date, there were bouts of violence, ballot boxes were stolen, and more than one key

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Indonesian fishing boat captain shooting in PNG to be investigated

Indonesia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Papua New Guinea after the alleged shooting of an Indonesian fishing boat captain last week. Indonesian Ambassador to PNG, Adriana Suprandy confirmed this last night and

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Kina Bank PNG announced a K45.6 million profit

Papua New Guinea’s Kina Bank has announced a K45.6 million (US$12.9 million) net profit after tax, as of August 29, 2022. The Board said that this is an increase of 15%, compared to the prior corresponding period

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China to build PNG anti-narcotics lab to test drugs

The Chinese government has pledged to build a national anti-narcotics laboratory in the country to boost the capability of the Royal PNG Constabulary amidst growing transnational organised criminal activities in the

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PNG: Cabinet announced, 242 election-related crimes alleged

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced his cabinet line-up. PM Marape has put together a 33-member cabinet, with the Minister of Bougainville Affairs yet to be named. Among the key appointments are

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More green energy in PNG : Marape

Days after his election as Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape took his first official overseas trip to discuss green energy projects with leaders of Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) in Singapore. He said

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James Marape elected unopposed as PNG Prime Minister

Tari Pori MP and Leader of PANGU Pati James Marape has been elected as Papua New Guinea Prime Minister for the 11th Parliament.  Marape was elected unopposed, 97 for and none against.  Among those that voted were

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PNG Governor General invites Pangu Pati to form government

Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae has invited the ruling Pangu Pati to form Government in the 11th Parliament. Pangu Pati won the highest number of seats in the 2022 National Election with 36 declared so

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Australian pilot pleads guilty in PNG drug bust

Australian pilot David John Cutmore has pleaded guilty to transporting Papua New Guinea’s largest haul of cocaine two years ago. Cutmore took his plea in the PNG National Court at Waigani after Judge Teresa

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PNG election: Pangu leads, PNC jolted

The ruling Pangu Pati and its coalition parties have 46 elected MPs in camp and are confident of forming the next PNG government, says party leader and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape.  In a joint

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