Indonesian President to visit PNG next month

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will be making a state visit to Papua New Guinea next month, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister James Marape has announced. Confirmation of the one-day visit on 06 July 2023, was made

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New financial entrants ‘pose risk’: Bank of PNG

In a real sense, encouraging new entrants in the financial system can be considered a national risk management strategy, says Bank of PNG acting governor Elizabeth Genia. “In recent years, we have seen internationally

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PNG high on the cards for NRL expansion, says Australian rugby league boss

Australian Rugby League Commission boss Peter V’landys has revealed plans for an expanded National Rugby League competition by 2026 with Papua New Guinea at the “top of the list” to win the code’s coveted 18th

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Disclose gold deal, court orders PNG government

Papua New Guinea deputy Chief Justice Ambeng Kandakasi has ordered the Government to disclose all relevant information regarding the national gold refinery deal it struck with Singapore’s National Gold Corporation.

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AIFFP, ADB, PNG Ports and corruption

The recent two-part ABC Background Briefing series “Dead Man’s Secrets” makes for compelling listening. It is the story of two men, Fego Kiniafa, former PNG Ports CEO, and Don Matheson, Australian businessman and

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PNG delays bilateral security pact with Australia over sovereignity concerns

A proposed bilateral security treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has been delayed due to Port Moresby's fears the proposed wording encroached on the nation's

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Chaos during 2022 PNG elections must not be repeated: Bird

Action must be taken to ensure that the chaos in Papua New Guinea General Election 2022 is not repeated in 2027, says parliamentary committee chairman Allan Bird. Bird, who is studying the aftermath of the last

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Plan set for PNG’s digital future

Papua New Guinea’s Digital Government Plan 2023-2027 sets forth the country’s vision for a digital future as it outlines the commitment to enhance public service delivery, empowering citizens and fostering

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PNG: Electoral framework change may cause instability

The Papua New Guinea Government has been told that changing the electoral framework may cause inconsistency, especially in gaining public confidence in the new system. International foundation of electoral systems

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Sector anticipates further reduction in internet costs in PNG

Papua New Guineans will soon enjoy a much lower reduction in internet costs, says the Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Timothy Masiu. Masiu said this anticipated reduction in prices is attributed

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Economic, geopolitical risks present worldwide: BSP

The world is continuing to present economic and geopolitical risks that impact almost every country, a bank executive says. Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson said

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Blinken: U.S. aware of Pacific needs

The United States is aware of the needs of its development partners in the Pacific and will set up embassies in all island nations, says secretary of state Antony Blinken. “Work is being done to ensure that the U.S.

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