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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...
“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...
New K10 million female barracks
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 30, 2025
THE new renovation of the living-in accommodation for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force female soldiers’ had a price tag of over K10 million and was opened last Friday. Australia Defence Assistant Secretary for Pacific Infrastructure, Ms Laura...
Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
Exhibition review: Wonderstruck, QAGOMA
Arts Hub
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July 1, 2025
Most exhibitions have subtle labels requesting viewers to not touch the art. Wonderstruck, rather, has bold signage inviting ‘Hands On’. The new exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery I Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) has been co-curated by...
Pacific news in brief for 1 July
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
Niue government buildings Photo: RNZ/ Sally Round Niue - budget Health, education, social welfare and government salaries have receives a boost in the Niue government's new NZ$12.5 million (US$7.6m) deficit budget. Last week, the island's finance...
Misima community meets with MP Leonard to discuss District Initiatives
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
The Misima community from the Samarai-Murua District, currently residing in Port Moresby, gathered at the Port Moresby Nature Park on Sunday, June 29, for a meet-and-greet session with their local MP, Isi Henry Leonard. The primary purpose of the...
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...
‘We’re not waiting for handouts’: Balsa farmers push ahead with grassroots forestry in Markham
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 1, 2025
In the heart of Markham Valley, a quiet agroforestry movement is taking root, one that could reshape the rural economy with a little-known but highly valuable tree, balsa. At the centre of this growing green revolution is the Markham District...
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...
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...
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...
Taputu claims 2025 Pacific Mini Games' first gold medal as Tahiti dominates opening day
RNZ
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June 30, 2025
Tahiti dominated in the va'a (pictured) and the swimming on day one. Photo: Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games/Facebook Tahiti's Teimoana Taputu claimed the first gold medal at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, taking out the V1 500 metres open...
Dunia Baru offers remote island adventures
Globetrender
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June 30, 2025
Wooden superyacht Dunia Baru offers exclusive charters through the archipelagos of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, with opportunities for spotting Komodo dragons and manta rays. Olivia Palamountain reports Dunia Baru (meaning "New World" in...