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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...
Rural missionaries need government support
NBC PNG
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Bruce Collingwood and a local translator at Batri Village recently (NBC News) While Papua New Guinea is gearing up to celebrate its 50 years of Independence, many rural areas are in dire need of basic government services such as roads and bridges....
“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...
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,...
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...
Media must focus on hope, not just headlines, says Archbishop Tatamai
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
Archbishop of the Rabaul Archdiocese, Bishop Rochus Tatamai, has urged Papua New Guinea’s media to refocus its narrative away from negativity and sensationalism and instead amplify stories of hope, faith, and community resilience. Speaking during...
Lelngei finally gets his chance
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
BASKETBALL: QUITTING isn’t in his nature. Reginald Lelngei finally wore the red, black and gold colours to grace the courts at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, but it wasn’t an easy journey prior. The 21-year-old said he was selected for the U17...
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...
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 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...
PNG's airline Air Niugini Embarks on Historic Transformation with Arrival of Airbus A220 Fleet
Papua New Guinea Today
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Air Niugini is undergoing the largest transformation in its 50-year history, as it prepares to introduce eleven new Airbus A220 aircraft as part of a US$700 million re-fleeting initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity, operational efficiency,...
Marape leads path for regional unity and reform at 23rd MSG Summit
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has called for sweeping reforms, deeper cooperation, and renewed unity among Melanesian countries. Addressing the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit on Monday, 23 June, in Suva, Fiji,...
PCD Global launches in PNG with bold plans for jobs growth and export hub
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
Global industrial supplier PCD Global has officially launched its operations in Papua New Guinea, unveiling ambitious plans to make PNG a regional export and logistics hub while committing to significant long-term investment in local employment,...
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...
ICSA leading the Pacific in biometric and digital identity infrastructure
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
Papua New Guinea took a significant step forward in its digital transformation journey last month at the Asia Pacific Biometrics Institute Conference held in Sydney, Australia. Representing PNG Immigration and Citizenship Service Authority (ICSA)...
PNG Launches 2025–2032 Special Economic Zone Foundation Policy
PNG Business News
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15 June marked a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea as the government officially launched the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Foundation Policy 2025–2032 during a high-profile ceremony at APEC Haus in Port Moresby—an event hailed by national...
PNG government commits K1 million to West New Britain Culture and Tourism
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 26, 2025
The Papua New Guinea government has committed a total of K1 million towards cultural preservation and tourism initiatives in West New Britain Province, announced by the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Belden Namah, during the ongoing Oil Palm...
42 twin-share female accommodation block at Murray Barracks opened
NBC PNG
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The Australian Government funded refurbished female accommodation block at Murray Barracks in Port Moresby (NBC News: Solomon Sumb) The Australian High Commission has handed over the refurbished female accommodation block at Murray Barracks. This...