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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...
Super League icon appointed to board of NRL’s Papua New Guinea team
Love Rugby League
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June 27, 2025
Former Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls and Melbourne Storm star Marcus Bai has been appointed to the inaugural board of the NRL’s new franchise in Papua New Guinea. Bai is unquestionably one of the most successful Kumuls players in recent times,...
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...
MAHOGANY FINANCE EXPANDS SERVICES IN MOROBE PROVINCE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 4, 2025
Mahogany Finance has expanded its footprint in Papua New Guinea with the opening of a new branch in Lae, Morobe Province. The move marks a significant step in the company’s mission to deliver accessible, innovative, and client-focused financial...
Economics Graduate has big Plans for Western Province
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
Betty Junior, a recent graduate from the University of Technology (UoT) with a degree in Applied Economics, is setting her sights on returning home to Western Province. Ms. Junior plans to leverage her education to help ensure the profits...
Economics graduate Betty Junior sets sights on empowering Western Province
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
Betty Junior, a recent Applied Economics graduate from the University of Technology (UoT), is heading back to her home in Western Province with ambitious plans to ensure local communities benefit directly from the resources on their land....
Papua New Guinea set to join the NRL in 2028
Sky News Australia
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June 24, 2025
Pacific Island Affairs Minister Pat Conroy says Papua New Guinea is “on track” to launch a new NRL franchise in 2028. “We’re on track for the team to enter in 2028 and, importantly, be successful from day one,” Mr Conroy told Sky News Australia....
“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,...
Giving aid to Papua New Guinea: A recipe for success
The National
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Look at the Australians, they’ve tried every approach to giving aid here, and nothing’s worked. She worked for a small organisation and was new to Papua New Guinea (PNG). She was being hyperbolic – some Australian aid to PNG has worked well enough...
Fiji Kulas banking on home advantage
FBC News
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July 5, 2025
[Photo Credit: OFC/ Facebook] Fiji Kulas head coach Angeline Chua firmly believes that playing on home soil provides her team with a unique advantage, one they are fully determined to maximize in today’s OFC Women’s Nations Cup. Chua spoke about...
Finances front of mind for mayoral hopefuls in South
Southland Express
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July 2, 2025
New candidates plan to contest the mayoralties in Gore and Waitaki when nominations open tomorrow. In Gore, the incumbent Mayor Ben Bell has already put his hand up to do the job again, but faces a new challenger. In Waitaki it is an open field,...
Papua New Guinea Advances EITI Implementation Readiness with Pre-Validation Workshop in Port Moresby
PNG Business News
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In a crucial step towards improving transparency and governance in the extractive industries, the Papua New Guinea Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PNGEITI) convened a two-day Pre-Validation Workshop from 9–10 June in Port Moresby....
BSP Papua New Guinea Partners with UK’s SmartStream to Enhance Reconciliation System
Fintech News Switzerland
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June 24, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox BSP Financial Group has completed an upgrade to its reconciliation system, resulting in improvements in transaction processing speed, accuracy, and the overall...
Australia and Papua New Guinea: Partnering for shared economic prosperity
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 25, 2025
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy, has attended the Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo to continue building momentum for businesses of all sizes to engage in PNG. Papua New Guinea is one of...
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels? Papua New Guinea are the hunt for their NRL name: and want fans to decide
Love Rugby League
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June 24, 2025
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced a national competition to name the country’s future National Rugby League franchise, describing the moment as one that should reflect the shared history and future of Papua New Guinea and...
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...
US-PNG trade ‘limits’ tariffs
The National
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ANY tariff imposed by the United States of America on Papua New Guinea would be relatively limited because trading with the US is limited, an economist says. PNG Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker said that with PNG’s...
Gambling a one-way road to financial ruin
The National
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THE increasing social and economic harm caused by gambling activities – particularly horse race bingo, poker machines (pokies), and other forms of betting is spreading across our country. From personal experience and daily observation, I believe...