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Violence in Papua New Guinea appears to be increasing
RNZ
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July 10, 2025
Paul Barker says PNG will need international assistance to address the law and order issues in the country. (file image) Photo: AFP/RNZ Pacific Most recently there was an horrific murder in Hela where a mother of six was shot after being being...
K92 Mining Reports Strong Q2 Output, Begins Commissioning of Stage 3 Plant in Papua New Guinea
PNG Business News
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Canadian firm K92 Mining Inc. has reported a solid second-quarter performance for 2025, producing 34,816 ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) and initiating commissioning of its new 1.2 million tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) Stage 3 Process Plant at the...
Eased NZ travel rules welcomed
Samoa Observer
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Samoans are excited and optimistic about New Zealand’s new immigration changes, which allow Pacific Island citizens to be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa. The changes, which came into effect on 6 July 2025, have sparked positive responses...
New Ireland Province’s untapped gold pot of tourism
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
FROM its emerald coastlines, breath taking Islands to misty mountain plateaus of Lelet, New Ireland Province is a land blessed with breathtaking beauty, cultural depth, and “Balamaris” (natural charm). Its rivers are clean and pristine. Its...
Second draw winner announced for ‘Escape with Post-Courier Travel PNG’ Competition
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
The second lucky winner of the ‘Escape with Post-Courier Travel PNG’ competition has officially declared yesterday’s winner, Theckla Gunga Jogo walks away with two return airline tickets to any destination of her choice in Papua New Guinea. The...
What does the declaration of a National HIV Crisis mean for Papua New Guinea?
Lekmak
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June 29, 2025
The Government’s recent declaration of a National HIV crisis is not just an announcement. It is a acknowledgment of a severe resurgence of infections with far reaching implications for the nation’s already stretched resources. The declaration is...
Papua New Guinea’s new NRL team backed for huge success as bold claim made
Love Rugby League
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June 25, 2025
ARLC Chair Peter V’landys has backed the NRL’s new Papua New Guinea-based franchise to succeed, stating they could even become the new Penrith Panthers. The new expansion side will enter the competition in 2028, following fellow expansion side...
Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 26, 2025
Cultural Experiences Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 800 distinct languages and countless tribal customs. It’s a land where ancient traditions live vibrantly through festivals, dance, art,...
“Model urban centre”: Deputy PM’s dream for Lae, Papua New Guinea’s second city
Business Advantage PNG
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June 26, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, the Hon. John Rosso BAPNG: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? John Rosso (JR): I’d like to call myself a reluctant politician because I never wanted to run for public office, but this is now my second...
Mining Jobs : Career Opportunities at Newmont Lihir Gold Mine, Papua New Guinea
Pacific Mining Watch
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June 26, 2025
Join one of the world’s leading gold producers in a high-performing team environment. Newmont Lihir Gold Limited offers rewarding careers on Lihir Island, a world-class mining location where safety, innovation, and community development are...
Tourism’s role in peace and prosperity
Newsroom
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July 4, 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize has been won by presidents, fighters for the oppressed, people who’ve changed history and put their lives on the line for a cause. So when Washington-based Auckland-educated Lelei Tuisamoa Lelaulu found out he’d been...
Poplar poised for historic partnership with Papua New Guinea
Superior Telegram - Minnesota
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June 24, 2025
VILLAGE OF POPLAR — A global partnership aimed at sparking friendships, connecting students and highlighting a shared history between the village of Poplar and the city of Madang, Papua New Guinea, will formally begin next month. Kory Gilderman, a...
Inaugural board named for Papua New Guinea NRL franchise ahead of 2028 debut
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
The board announcement was made in Port Moresby on Tuesday by the ARLC chairman Peter V'landys AM and NRL CEO Andrew Abdo, alongside PNG Prime Minister James Marape and Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy. Photo: Office of...
Inaugural board of Papua New Guinea franchise announced
The National
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PORT Moresby: The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has announced the inaugural board members of the PNG franchise, to be chaired by Ray Dib. The initial seven members of the board include business and industry leaders in both PNG and...
Metropolitan Superintendent enhance JICA’s cooperation to Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC)
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 22, 2025
Metropolitan Superintendent Warrick Simatab a proud member of the JICA PNG Alumni, met with JICA PNG (Chief Representative) Mr MATSUOKA Hideaki last Friday, 13th June, 2025, to discuss strengthening partnerships and collaboration. The meeting...
Islands of Intrigue: Cruising Papua New Guinea
Cruising World
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June 20, 2025
Like clockwork, anywhere we dropped the hook, canoes came out to greet us, to trade and to share stories. Birgit Hackl Pushy islanders circling the boat in their canoes. Drunken rascals harassing or assaulting crews. The constant threat of being...
Aussie bird sets record with nonstop 38-hour flight to Papua New Guinea
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists have, for the first time, tracked the epic journey of a young plumed egret that flew nonstop from Australia to Papua New Guinea in about 38 hours. Using GPS transmitters, researchers monitored 18...
TPA DIGITALLY STRENGTHENING THE GROWTH OF TOURISM
PNG Haus Bung
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July 3, 2025
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), in partnership with the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia, successfully delivered the ADT PNG Digital Tourism Workshop to strengthen digital strategies for PNG’s online tourism presence on...
This Aussie bird flew from Australia to Papua New Guinea in 38h without stopping
Scimex Newsfeed
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June 15, 2025
Australian scientists have, for the first time, used GPS to track 18 young egrets as they leave nesting sites, and they found that they can travel vast distances, with one plumed egret flying from Australia to Papua New Guinea in 38 hours without...
Niue not at 2025 Pacific Mini Games due to travel costs to Palau
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
The 2025 Pacific Mini Games set to officially open on Sunday. Photo: Facebook / Pacific Mini Games Palau 2025 Team Niue is not competing at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Both the Niue Island Sports and Commonwealth Games Association and...