PNG holds back on Bougainville’s freedom
SIX years ago, the people of Bougainville voted overwhelmingly for independence from Papua New
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Marape seeks investors at world forum
PAPUA New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, heads for Switzerland with a list of projects he hopes will draw international
PNG’s IMF-led reform era draws to a close
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program with Papua New Guinea will end in 2026. PNG had turned to the IMF for financial support four times prior—all during the 1990s and early 2000s—for under two years at
PNG asserts sustained tackling of corruption at global forum
EFFECTIVELY combating corruption at all levels and on a sustained basis is a key priority for Papua New
See, judge, act: Bougainville – Elephant in the Pacific room
AROUND Papua New Guinea (PNG), views are being heard on the next step for the Bougainville Referendum of
Electoral inequality in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is an incredibly diverse country. This is a source of great pride to most Papua New Guineans, and rightly
PNG advocates for cultural preservation and tourism growth
PAPUA New Guinea’s Minister for Tourism, Belden Namah, says the country’s unparalleled cultural diversity and rich traditions hold immense potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen regional
East New Britain group supports Bougainville independence
THE Mataungan Association backs Bougainville’s independence, saying the region has been failed by successive
USP and Papua New Guinea’s Department of Justice Forge Landmark Partnership to Bolster Free Access to Law in the Pacific, Advancing the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific
The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Papua New Guinea's Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) formalised a partnership to ensure the sustainable operation of the Pacific Islands Legal
Humble PNG church worker becomes a saint
A HUMBLE Papua New Guinean catechist from Rakunai in East New Britain Province is the first Pacific
PNG Ports Climb Global Rankings in 2025 World Bank Port Performance Index
PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) is proud to announce that both the Port of Lae and the Port of Port Moresby have improved their global rankings in the 2025 World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI),
Among the stars: PNG saint from Rakanui
PETER To Rot will be canonized a saint 50 years after his country, Papua New Guinea (PNG), regained independence from Australia, the guardian of colonial power.
Voices rise for PNG
AS Papua New Guinea (PNG) prepares to mark another year of independence, many are reflecting on how far the country has come and where it is headed
Ensuring a bright future
AS the nation commemorates its coming of age, the tendency can be to measure progress in the visible: new infrastructure, thriving businesses, and community
Where’s the Pacific? PNG’s potential in a new world order
TWO important meetings have taken place within the past 12 months. The first was in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, where BRICS nations met; the second was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin,
Kava player: Ready to take over the market
A GROWING global need for yaqona (kava), and the threat of a disease with the potential to destroy vast swathes of the crop in Fiji, could push Papua New Guinea into the position of the world’s major
Brace for success
PNG Ports is poised for significant growth, driven by robust financial performance and strategic investments in
Akon set to celebrate PNG’s 50th anniversary
AMERICAN singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer, Akon, is set to electrify Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, confirmed for September
Chan to be honoured on K100 banknote
FORMER PNG Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan will be featured on the K100 banknote for the country’s 50th Independence
“Are Pacific Island Countries readyfor AI-Driven Job Disruptions?”
Pacific Island countries face labour challenges like youth unemployment, low wages, and a growing skills gap amid rapid global
Built to last: Promises and challenges in PNG
PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) is a land of great beauty and vast but unrealised potential. With over 850 languages, rugged highlands and vast coasts, it is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse nations on