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OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Accusations of witchcraft and violence in society: Caritas' commitment to combating them
Fides
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June 20, 2025
Caritas Papua Nuova Guinea Kundiawa (Agenzia Fides) – In the province of Simbu, in Papua New Guinea, so-called violence related to accusations of witchcraft represents one of the most serious and horrific forms of aggression between families and...
Empowering Papua New Guinea’s Women: The Transformative power of Education and Career Opportunities
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 20, 2025
In Papua New Guinea (PNG), where traditional barriers often limit young women’s potential, education is more than a right – it’s a pathway to change. A recent session dedicated to empowering PNG women shed light on how education and career...
Papua New Guinea Signs Major Ocean Treaty at UN Oceans Conference
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea has signed a landmark treaty for the governance of the high seas at the 3rd United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape signed the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine...
United Finance launches Golden Jubilee Competition with exciting prizes
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 2, 2025
United Finance Limited launched its 50th Golden Jubilee competition in celebration of Papua New Guinea’s 50th year of Independence. The announcement was made today, Wednesday, July 02, 2025, marking the start of a nationwide promotion that will...
PNG-Australia Business Ties Soar at 40th Business Forum
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea and Australia marked four decades of business partnership at the 40th Australia–PNG Business Forum and Trade Expo, held from 23 to 25 June at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby. The forum came at a key moment for PNG, which is...
PNG Technology & Innovation Summit 2025: A Milestone in Papua New Guinea’s Digital Evolution
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 19, 2025
Datec PNG Limited is honored to have hosted the inaugural PNG Technology & Innovation Summit 2025, a transformative event that brought together visionaries, innovators, and leaders to chart the course for Papua New Guinea’s digital future. This...
Papua New Guinea police officers arrested after meth raid
RNZ
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June 16, 2025
Two PNG police officers were taken into custody along with three other individuals after a raid on a Port Moresby hotel room on Saturday, where they were allegedly found possessing and consuming methamphetamine. Photo: Supplied / RPNGC The arrest...
Club launched to accelerate women’s economic empowerment
The National
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BUSINESS and Professional Women (BPW) Club launch its Women in Business Club at Emstret Space (E-Space) in Port Moresby last Thursday marking a new chapter for the women-led organisation. This significant event brought together women...
Milton C. Head Scholarship Honors Trade-Minded Graduates
Cibola Citizen - New Mexico
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July 2, 2025
Body A late but very sincere congratulations to seven Grants High School recipients of the Milton C. Head Memorial Scholarship. The committee awarded three, one-thousand-dollar scholarships and four, two-hundredfifty- dollar scholarships after...
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...
Davis banks on team experience
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Trina Davis [Source: Fiji Football Association/Facebook] On field chemistry with teammates is not a problem for US-based football sensation Trina Davis as she prepares for the OFC Women’s Nations Cup with the Fiji Kulas. The 24-year-old last...
PM Marape: In a Troubled World, Papua New Guinea’s Unity Is Our Greatest Strength
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 17, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has delivered a heartfelt national message, urging Papua New Guineans to recognize and uphold the country’s unity as the world grapples with rising global conflict, instability, and lawlessness. Speaking ahead of the...
People Moves: BSP Financial Group, Nambawan Super, PNGEITI, Twinza, PNG NRL Board, Harmony Gold
Business Advantage PNG
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July 1, 2025
Marietta Lawrence-Niles has been appointed as Senior Manager Workforce Planning for BSP Financial Group. *** Nambawan Super Limited (NSL) officially announced the appointment of Richard Sinamoi as the Chairman of the NSL Trustee Board of...
ACT NOW! says PM’s ban on new forest licenses won’t stop illegal logging
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 8, 2025
The Prime Minister’s promise to stop issuing new forestry licences will do nothing to prevent illegal logging from destroying Papua New Guinea’s tropical forests, says community advocacy organization ACT NOW! Addressing the recent meeting of the...
Female innovation looking bright in Papua New Guinea
Business Advantage PNG
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June 17, 2025
Penelope Aisi (centre) and the team behind the Wantok Wallet at BSP. Credit: Penelope Aisi Program Manager Penelope Aisi and her team at BSP Financial Group were recognised for the launch of BSP’s “Wantok Wallet” in the 2025 Innovation PNG Awards....
IMF completes reviews for Papua New Guinea, approves new disbursements
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 16, 2025
On June 13, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Fourth Reviews of Papua New Guinea’s ECF/EFF arrangements and the First Review under the RSF arrangement. The authorities have consented to the...
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...
Betel nut can earn K4bil for PNG: World Bank
The National
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BETEL nut has the potential to earn more than K4 billion for the Papua New Guinea economy if it is properly researched, says a World Bank official. Senior agriculture specialist for PNG Allan Tobalbal Oliver said: “Betel nut is a major part of our...
City in chaos as opportunists retaliate for alleged PMV crew stabbing
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 9, 2025
PORT Moresby’s central business district descended into chaos yesterday as a rampaging mob tore through Hanuabada village, Downtown, Ela Beach, Koki, Badili and 2-Mile as they attacked, looted and terrified residents in broad daylight. Police...
Papua New Guinea to Offer Special Economic Zone to French Businesses
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 11, 2025
Papua New Guinea is willing to give a special economic zone in the country for businesses from France said Prime Minister James Marape. Prime Minister Marape made this statement during a bilateral meeting with France President HE Emmanuel Macron...