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LAE WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT EXPO
EMTV
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July 7, 2025
A two-day Women’s Economic Empowerment Expo held in Lae aimed to promote economic opportunities for women in the province. The Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (CEFI) participated in the Expo as a silver-level sponsor with 100 small...
TISA BANK TO OPEN NEW BRANCH IN WEWAK
PNG Haus Bung
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July 7, 2025
Since its launching as a commercial bank in 2024, the new TISA Bank is quickly expanding its operation across Papua New Guinea, covering and serving its customers in all four regions made possible through its already existing Teachers Savings and...
PM MARAPE MEETS EXXONMOBILL EXECUITVES TO ADVANCE PNG LNG PROJECTS
PNG Haus Bung
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July 9, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape held high-level talks with senior executives of ExxonMobil Corporation in Houston today, aiming to accelerate Papua New Guinea’s next wave of liquefied natural gas (LNG) development. The meeting, held at ExxonMobil’s...
Democracy at a crossroads
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea’s democracy stands at a crossroads. The disastrous handling of the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) elections is not merely a misstep – it is a chilling preview of what may become an even greater collapse during General Elections...
Editorial: Mergers and acquisitions activity in Papua New Guinea set to increase
Business Advantage PNG
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July 1, 2025
The PNG LNG project: one of the jewels “in the crown” of Santos’ portfolio, according to its Chairman, Keith Spence. Credit: Santos This is a busy period for Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC), which is...
Developer Craig Smith mixed hard-nosed business with generous heart, global curiosity
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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July 6, 2025
Craig McCormick Smith was sick, and his oldest daughter was getting ready for a scuba-diving trip in Papua New Guinea. She jokingly told him nothing could get her to cancel the vacation, but his response was serious: “Go.” Though Smith spent...
Economic Growth Ahead For Papua New Guinea, But Agriculture Reforms Key To More Jobs And Sustained Prosperity
Scoop
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World Bank’s Economic Update finds strengthening the agriculture sector will spur opportunity and diversify growth PORT MORESBY, June 30, 2025 - Papua New Guinea’s economy is set to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025, well above its historical average,...
Papua New Guinea hosts 42nd Green Climate Fund Board Meeting
NBC PNG
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Prime Minister James Marape and Climate Change and Development Minister Simo Kilepa arrive at APEC House where the PM will open the 42nd Green Climate Fund board meeting (NBC News) Papua New Guinea through the Climate Change and Development...
Green Climate Fund approves a record $300 million for FAO-designed projects in Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia and the Sahel
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Port Moresby/Rome - The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved projects worth more than $300 million that will protect forests in Papua New Guinea, promote sustainable fisheries in Saint Lucia, and help grow Africa’s Great Green Wall. The...
Little to celebrate, much to lament
The National
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AS Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th anniversary, there’s little to celebrate and much to lament. What should be a moment of national pride is instead overshadowed by a deep-seated crisis of distrust. The past half-century has been a missed...
Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade
Phys.org
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June 30, 2025
by Robert Skelly, Barbara Etschmann, Chris Urwin, Joël Brugger, Teppsy Beni, The Conversation Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this...
PNG’s growing reputation in Global financial space recognised
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 6, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s growing reputation in the global financial space, particularly in financial inclusion and Fintech space, was recognized throughout 2024. This is according to the recently released annual report from the Bank of Papua New Guinea...
Genia: Central bank amendment Act 2024 a milestone
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 6, 2025
The passing of the Central Banking (Amendment) Act 2024 was a milestone for the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG), according to Governor Elizabeth Genia. Ms Genia highlighted this in the Bank of Papua New Guinea Annual Report 2024. Ms. Genia said...
Investment in people a priority for Central bank
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 6, 2025
Investment in its people, culture, and institutional values has always been a priority for the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). Governor Elisabeth Genia highlighted this in the Bank’s 2024 annual report. “Over the years, staff across the Bank...
Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges
SecurityBrief
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July 9, 2025
Trend Micro is increasing its investment in the Pacific Islands after reporting 150% growth in the region during the last three years. The company's enhanced commitment follows its inaugural World Tour event in Suva, Fiji, where senior government...
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 welcomes UAE-backed takeover of Australian oil and gas giant
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
Santos is one of the largest and oldest Australian producers of oil and gas. Photo: Facebook / Santos Ltd Papua New Guinea has expressed excitement about the prospect of Dubai-owned investment firms taking over Australian oil and gas giant Santos...
Weekly property review: Carbon co-existing on Conways
Beef Central
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July 9, 2025
Cattle on Conways Station, south of Darwin MANY rural property owners appear to have been sold the dream of producing carbon but have been left unsure about how to navigate the way forward. This week’s property review shines a spotlight on the...
Rosso removes more foreign nationals for permit breaches
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 9, 2025
A FURTHER thirty-seven foreign nationals have been removed from Papua New Guinea this month as the National Government steps up its efforts to ensure compliance with visa and work permit conditions, said Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso. Mr Rosso,...
Chamber urges locals to participate in resource, energy sector
The National
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AS Papua New Guinea’s resource and energy sector continues to grow, the need for strong, capable local suppliers has never been more critical, according to the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy. Chamber president Anthony Smaré said that with...