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Australia, PNG Plan New Subsea Cables
Submarine Telecoms Forum
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July 1, 2025
By Manny Pham, Developing Telecoms July 1, 2025 The governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have held talks on the potential construction of three new subsea cables, aiming to meet the Pacific Island nation’s growing demand for digital...
PM HAILS PNG’S HISTORIC LIVE FISH EXPORT TO ASIA
PNG Haus Bung
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July 5, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has welcomed Papua New Guinea’s historic direct export of live fish to Hong Kong as a major breakthrough in the country’s push to expand agricultural and fisheries exports into Asia-Pacific markets. The milestone...
NTT, Timor-Leste plan team to intensify economic ties
Antara
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July 11, 2025
Kupang (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province and Timor-Leste have discussed the plan to form a technical team to advance economic cooperation and support development for their communities. NTT Governor Melki...
PNGX, CTSL And PNGHRI Empower Over 350 HR Professionals With Financial Literacy Training
Mondovisione
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PNGX Group Limited (PNGX Group), the holding company of Papua New Guinea’s national stock exchange, in partnership with Comrade Trustees Services Limited (CTSL) and the PNG Human Resources Institute (PNGHRI), has delivered transformative financial...
PNG PM Marape on Mission Abroad: LNG Deals and Climate Talks Top Agenda
One Papua New Guinea
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July 3, 2025
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is on a 10-day overseas trip to the United States and United Kingdom where he will engage with energy giants and attend a high-level climate roundtable hosted by King Charles III. The Prime Minister...
As exotic pet demands rise, invertebrates need trade protections too: Study
Mongabay
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July 11, 2025
As the demand for butterflies, spiders, ants and other terrestrial invertebrates grows worldwide, researchers in a recent study say better policy and regulation coverage can help ensure sustainability. The researchers reviewed existing scientific...
PNG PM Marape Embarks on 10-Day Mission to US and UK for LNG, Climate Talks
Papua New Guinea Today
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July 3, 2025
Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape left the country today for a 10-day official visit to the United States and the United Kingdom, where he is expected to hold high-level discussions on oil, gas, mining, and global climate...
PNG SECURES LANDMARK GREEN CLIMATE FUND GRANT
PNG Haus Bung
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July 5, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has welcomed the approval of a ground-breaking US$63.4 million (PGK K261.80 million) grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Papua New Guinea, the country’s first-ever single-nation GCF project. This marks a...
MARU FULLY ENDORSES HYDRO POWER PROJECT
PNG Haus Bung
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July 5, 2025
The Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru fully endorses a proposed power project in the Southern Highlands province, saying it will support economic development, including the development of Special Economic Zones in the...
PNG Telecom Sector Grows, But Land Disputes Threaten Sustainability
One Papua New Guinea
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June 28, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications industry has experienced robust growth between 2020 and 2025, with broadband and mobile network coverage expanding significantly, according to government figures released this week. PNG Department of...
AIR NIUGINI SUPPORTS NATIONAL FOOTBALL CAPTAIN, ALWIN KOMOLONG’S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP JOURNEY
EMTV
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July 5, 2025
Alwin Komolong (center) with the Air Niugini Marketing team during the sponsorship presentation recently. Picture supplied. Air Niugini proudly supports Papua New Guinea Men’s National Football Team captain, Alwin Komolong, as he embarks on a...
Pacific news in brief for 7 July
RNZ
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July 7, 2025
Artisanal miners search for gold in the waters downstream from the Panguna mine in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Photo: OCCRP / Aubrey Belford Bougainville - mining The Bougainville House of Representatives amended the Mining Act last week. The...
Trump claims ceasefire possible within days
The Saturday Paper
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July 11, 2025
Great power rivalry Gaza: Donald Trump this week indicated a ceasefire in Gaza could be reached within days as talks between Israel and Hamas focused on bridging a lingering dispute over withdrawal lines for the Israeli military. The United States...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 4 – July 10, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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July 11, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Earthquip PNG Delivers Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Solutions Across the Nation
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 8, 2025
“No Job is Too Big” – Earthquip PNG Stands Strong in Hydraulic Repairs and Engineering Established in 1998 and operating out of Chinatown, Lae, Earthquip PNG has grown into one of the country’s most trusted names in hydraulic and engineering...
Digital payment cards advance with Thales, Entrust partnerships
Biometric Update
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July 4, 2025
As banking, payment cards and wallets go digital, new collaborations involving Thales in Europe and Entrust in Papua New Guinea have been announced. Thales is collaborating with digital wallet provider Curve to enhance the security of digital...
PNG, Spain to address issues on biodiversity
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) looks forward to cooperating and contributing meaningfully with Spain on issues concerning biodiversity, climate change, global health, ocean governance and sustainable development, says Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae. Sir...
Thousands of students showcase talents at Morobe provincial school exhibition
NBC PNG
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A History student from Bugandi secondary school making presentation on Papua New Guineas history and the meaning of the PNG flag (NBC News) More than 10,000 students converged at the Lae Showground this week for the Morobe Provincial High and...
UNITECH LASALLIANS RETURN TO INSPIRE THEIR ROOTS
PNG Haus Bung
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July 4, 2025
A group of university students from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUOT), known as the UNITECH Lasallians and Friends Association, have launched a school awareness program aimed at inspiring and guiding current secondary students...
Pacific island states need multifaceted approach to renewables transition
Energy Monitor
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June 27, 2025
A report has stated that small island developing states (SIDs) in the Pacific, excluding Papua New Guinea, spend more than $1bn annually on fossil fuels, which is nearly 80% of their total energy costs, despite their low greenhouse gas emissions....