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Foster grassroots energy initiatives
The National
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IN Papua New Guinea, the challenge of access to electricity in rural villages has long been a barrier to economic development, social progress, and quality of life for millions of people. With over 80 per cent of the population living in rural...
‘Voyage to Zero’ | Shipping company launches new program
The Fiji Times
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July 15, 2025
Swire Shipping launched its Voyage to Zero carbon insetting program onboard its MV Apia Chief vessel in Suva last week. Carbon insetting allows companies to reduce their carbon footprint by investing in emissions reduction or carbon removal...
ExxonMobil Nigeria Names New Chairman/Managing Director
This Day
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July 16, 2025
Ejiofor Alike ExxonMobil has announced the appointment of Mr. Jagir Baxi as Chairman and Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager, of its affiliates in Nigeria. The affiliates include: Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited; and Esso...
Fashion powerhouse Nora Swann set to ignite the stage at Inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
The Pacific is buzzing with excitement as one of the most influential voices in Pasifika fashion, Nora Swann, is heading to Papua New Guinea to take part in the inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit, a groundbreaking event hosted by PNG Fashion Week...
Papua New Guinea: Response to Prime Minister’s Statement on Porgera Mine
MiningWatch Canada
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As the Chairman of the Porgera Landowners Association (PLA), I am compelled to respond to the recent statement by Prime Minister James Marape on the achievements of New Porgera Limited (NPL) in the first quarter of 2025. While the Prime Minister...
K92 Mining Reports Strong Q2 Output, Begins Commissioning of Stage 3 Plant in Papua New Guinea
PNG Business News
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Canadian firm K92 Mining Inc. has reported a solid second-quarter performance for 2025, producing 34,816 ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) and initiating commissioning of its new 1.2 million tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) Stage 3 Process Plant at the...
Australian Firms Eye Papua New Guinea’s Resource Pipeline as Trade Ties Deepen | ASX 100
Kalkine Media
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July 8, 2025
Highlights Papua New Guinea marks half a century of independence amid resource sector expansion Australia strengthens trade presence through Austrade and bilateral business councils PNG Investment Conference fosters collaboration in mining and...
Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence
The Guardian
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July 7, 2025
In the early 1970s, Dame Meg Taylor remembers a sense of immense optimism as Papua New Guinea stood on the brink of independence. At that time she joined the staff of Sir Michael Somare, who would later become the country’s first prime minister....
Digicel Pacific Board meets with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister to advance inclusive development goals
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 5, 2025
The Board of Digicel Pacific met earlier this week with the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, for a high-level dialogue focused on national development, digital inclusion, and innovation for underserved communities. The discussion...
Largest Talisman Sabre Drills Begin In Australia
Asian Defence Journal
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July 16, 2025
AUSTRALIA hosts the largest-ever iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre, comprising over 35,000 troops from 19 countries including personnel from Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New...
“Large Black-Eyed Creature Discovered”: Scientists Identify Bizarre New Species Lurking in Papua New Guinea Gold Mine
Sustainability Times
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July 2, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🐍 Researchers discovered a new species of snake, the Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island, known for its striking black eyes and color-changing abilities. 🌿 Misima Island, part of the Milne Bay Province, is a recognized biodiversity...
NRL brings in Fastbreak.AI as scheduling partner
Sportcal
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July 16, 2025
Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) has brought in artificial intelligence technology and scheduling platform Fastbreak.AI as a new partner. Through a multi-year tie-up unveiled today (July 16), Fastbreak will use its software to manage the...
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...
Brothers in arms and construction in PNG
CONTACT Magazine
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July 11, 2025
Combat engineers from five nations executed four major and two minor projects in eight weeks during Exercise Puk Puk in Papua New Guinea. CAPTION: Australian Army officer Major Liam Clarke, from 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, and Papua New Guinea...
BSP AND IBSU SIGN PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD TALENTS & COLLABORATION
PNG Haus Bung
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July 16, 2025
Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) and the Institute of Business Studies University (IBSU) have signed an agreement for capability building, collaboration and to support the development of a future-ready workforce for Bank South...
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...
Wimble & Co Ltd Showcases Eco Solutions at 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Exhibition
PNG Business News
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Wimble & Co Limited, a trusted name in Papua New Guinea’s industrial and mining supply sector, underscored its commitment to sustainable solutions and deeper industry collaboration at the 2025 PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and...
Governor Parkop Receives NCD Level 5 Specialist Hospital Clinical Plan
PNG Health News
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July 16, 2025
Papua New Guinea's National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has officially received the Clinical Services Plan for the proposed Level 5 Provincial Specialist Hospital from the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA)...
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...
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,...