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The Centre for Species Survival Papua New Guinea is established as the first in the Pacific…
IUCN
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It is with great pride that we announce the official launch of the Centre for Species Survival (CSS) for Papua New Guinean species, hosted by the Port Moresby Nature Park, Papua New Guinea. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the...
Papua New Guinea is at crossroads
The National
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Our State-owned Enterprises (SOEs), once created to serve the people and protect our economic independence, are now broken, mismanaged, and riddled with political interference. The failures of Air Niugini, Telikom, PNG Power, Water PNG and others...
New book details 50 years of PNG economic volatility
RNZ
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August 26, 2025
Papua New Guineas at Gordon's Market, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Economists from the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) and the Australian National University (ANU) have published an assessment of PNG's...
Cocoa generated K1.7 billion
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 26, 2025
PAPUA New Guinea’s Cocoa industry has grown into a billion-kina industry, with farmers generating over K1.7 billion in just the last two years, and aims to generate more in the years ahead. According to Cocoa Board PNG Chief Executive Officer,...
PNG PM urged to oppose nuke wastewater release into the Pacific Ocean: Opposition leader
Pacific News Service
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Papua New Guinea Opposition leader Joseph Lelang has urged Prime Minister James Marape to reject a report by the international atomic energy agency (IAEA) and oppose Japan’s request to dump nuclear wastes in the Pacific Ocean. Lelang said the IAEA...
Soft Launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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August 22, 2025
The Government of Solomon Islands warmly welcomes the launch of the Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Business Council, marking a significant milestone in the continued strengthening of bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking at the...
Business chambers forge new ties
The Fiji Times
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August 25, 2025
PRESIDENT of the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Lawrence Kumar met with his counterpart Rio Fiocco, president of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PMCCI), on the sidelines of the PNG-Fiji Business Forum 2025 held in...
U.S. Still Lags Almost Every Other Country On Maternity Leave And Pay
Forbes
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There are now just four countries in the world in which there's no statutory maternity pay: Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Tonga and the U.S. Getty Images The United States continues to rank among the worst countries in the world when it comes to...
Papua New Guinea Wows Singapore at NATAS 2025, Blending Culture with Adventure
PNG Business News
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By: PNG Business News August 22, 2025 Papua New Guinea took centre stage at the NATAS Holidays Travel Fair 2025 as a proud Partner Destination, captivating audiences with a vibrant showcase that interwove cultural richness with boundless...
PM Rabuka’s Visit Adds New Momentum to India-Fiji Relations
The Diplomat
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August 26, 2025
India and Fiji’s bilateral relations are deeply rooted in shared history, cultural ties, and a strong diaspora presence. Overlapping strategic concerns, shared economic interests, and efforts to integrate with the Indo-Pacific economic...
Australia and Papua New Guinea strengthen border security through new detector dog program
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 22, 2025
Australia and Papua New Guinea have taken a major step forward instrengthening border security with the ground-breaking ceremony for thenew PNG Customs Detector Dog Facility. Speaking at the ceremony in Port Moresby, the Australian High...
Lae Chamber offers free cyber safety training for PNG businesses
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 25, 2025
The Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is urging businesses across Papua New Guinea to take online safety seriously. Free online training is now available for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to help them protect their...
‘Devoted husband and entrepreneur’ Sir Hugo passes peacefully
The National
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SIR Hugo Berghauser passed away peacefully in Wewak on Saturday at the age of 91. He was a businessman in Wewak, East Sepik, running his famous Windjammer Beach Hotel for more than 40 years. Lawyer Greg Sheppard, on behalf of the Berghauser...
Hard to get youths jobs. World Bank blames lack of education and training
The National
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YOUTHS in Papua New Guinea face high unemployment rates due to a lack of quality education and skills training, says a World Bank representative. World Bank economist Lachlan McDonald tabled a report on Papua New Guinea Urban Youth Employment...
TH Plantations terminates CEOs contract over misconduct
Free Malaysia Today
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August 26, 2025
Zainurin Zain was placed on garden leave last month over alleged unauthorised payments of RM5.1 million to plantation workers. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: TH Plantations Bhd has terminated the contract of its CEO Zainurin Zain due to misconduct,...
Salford bolster squad as Papua New Guinea international makes Super League return
Love Rugby League
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August 21, 2025
Salford Red Devils have drafted in Papua New Guinea international Emmanuel Waine on a one-month loan deal from Championship outfit Bradford Bulls. The financially-stricken Red Devils were forced to cancel last weekend’s game against Wakefield...
Fiji, PNG boost trade
The Fiji Times
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August 24, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica says Fiji and Papua have always led from the front in shaping Pacific trade. He told those present at the recent Fiji-PNG Business Investment Forum a key milestone in this journey was...
Pacific news in brief for 27 August
RNZ
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August 26, 2025
Last week, the Nauru government announced it signed a project proposal of about $1 billion with a Chinese company. Photo: Facebook / The Government of the Republic of Nauru Nauru/Australia - security Australia is pushing to ratify a security...
Judicial Earthquake: Judge Who Targeted Fiji’s Top Legal Figures Faces Credential Bombshell. Rebellion or Retaliation? Justice Ashton-LEWIS Under Scrutiny for using 'SC' - Senior Counsel - in his CV and COI Report
Fiji Leaks
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August 26, 2025
Fijileaks: Justice David Ashton-Lewis’s defence rests on an informal, decades-old verbal recognition in Papua New Guinea. Yet the law in Fiji is clear: Senior Counsel status must be formally conferred and gazetted. *If CID findings confirm that...
Fiji-PNG two-way trade at $24m in 2024
The Fiji Times
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August 24, 2025
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica told those present at the inaugural Fiji-PNG business conference in Nadi yesterday, ”our economy is regaining momentum, driven by record visitor arrivals, renewed investor confidence,...