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Map Shows Reach of US Air Force's Pacific War Games
Newsweek
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July 21, 2025
A Newsweek map shows where the United States has mobilized military aircraft across the Western Pacific during two large-scale Air Force exercises this month amid China's growing threat. Exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 (REFORPAC 2025), which...
Softdrink maker extends support for Wan Squad
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 21, 2025
SOFTDRINK-maker, Pacific Industries Limited (PIL), through its iconic Mountain Dew brand, has announced its continued sponsorship of the Wan Squad Dance Crew as they prepare to defend their world title at the 2025 Hip Hop International (HHI) World...
PNG CORE calls for united action against unregulated alluvial mining
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 24, 2025
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is calling on community leaders, landowners, and small-scale miners to unite in tackling the escalating issue of unregulated alluvial mining across the country. Unregulated alluvial...
America's Boys Could Use A Little War
The Daily Caller
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This post is adapted from Mr. Right’s weekly newsletter, which tackles modern manhood for normal guys in a not-normal world. If you have not already subscribed for free, please consider doing so here. Okay, not exactly. There’s a lot of talk about...
Researchers Employ E-Nose to Trace Roasted Coffees Back to Origins
Daily Coffee News
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July 21, 2025
Daily Coffee News Staff | July 21, 2025 Science has already determined that the very smell of coffee can make people smarter. Now, research from China is taking the knowledge of the nose even further, applying an e-nose to determine the origins of...
PNG Forest Products Limited a self-sufficient industry in Bulolo
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 24, 2025
PNG Forest Products Limited (PNGFPL), under the leadership of Group General Manager Tim Madgwick, is far more than just a timber company, its operations has shaped the history and future of Bulolo, in Morobe Province. Today, speaking at the 40th...
Harper’s BAZAAR Australia’s Patty Huntington to attend Pacific Fashion Summit & PNG Fashion Week’s “Genesis” showcase in historic first
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 19, 2025
In a landmark moment for the nation’s creative industries and cultural diplomacy, Patty Huntington, one of the world’s most influential fashion journalists, will travel to Papua New Guinea this September to attend the Pacific Fashion Summit 2025...
PM Marape to hold Bilateral Talks with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba in Tokyo
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 21, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has extended his warm congratulations to the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan and its leader, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, following their recent national election victory. Speaking from Osaka, where he is leading...
PM Marape appoints Gerea Aopi as new KPHL Board Chairman amid Governance concerns
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 21, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape, MP, has announced the appointment of Mr Gerea Aopi as the new Chairman of the Board of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL), as the Government moves swiftly to address serious governance concerns raised in a recent...
PNG soldiers retrace historic 1975 ‘Exercise Antap Lo Ol’ ahead of 50th independence anniversary
NBC PNG
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19 members of the 2RPIR during the official launch of Exercise 'Antap Long Ol' in Moem Barracks, Wewak, East Sepik. (Image: PNGDF) Soldiers from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force [PNGDF] are retracing the historic 1975 “Exercise Antap Lo Ol,” a...
Prime Minister Marape commends enduring US-PNG partnership at 249th US Independence Day reception
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 19, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has paid tribute to the enduring partnership between Papua New Guinea and the United States of America, speaking at a reception yesterday hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby to mark the 249th anniversary of...
Noosa reptile sighting might be a croc, but I’ve been up close with the real thing
Brisbane Times
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July 21, 2025
On the weekend, the good citizens of the Sunshine Coast woke to the alarming news that a 3.5m crocodile had been spotted – twice – at the Noosa Spit dog beach. “At first I thought it was a bit of driftwood, but then it moved,” said local Ross...
PNG’s Robusta Coffee garden needs more types, say experts
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 17, 2025
A new Robusta coffee cloning garden in Omuru is being welcomed as a boost for Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry—but experts say it’s missing something important: variety. ROBUSTA CLONE TREEThe garden, opened last Friday by Coffee Industry...
ExxonMobil names ‘best of best’ at awards
The National
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EXXONMOBIL PNG Limited and the PNG Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) have named the Best of the Best category winners in the Power Play Awards PNG for 2025. ExxonMobil PNG chairman and managing director Dinesh Sivasamboo said that Papua New Guineans...
21 Finalists Announced for 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards
PNG Business News
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Port Moresby, 17 July 2025 - Westpac PNG is proud to announce the 21 finalists for the 2025 Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOW), a prestigious initiative that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women driving progress and transformation...
Marape to hold bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart
NBC PNG
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Prime Minister James Marape will hold bilaterals with his Japanese counterpart today (Image: PM Media) Prime Minister Marape will today hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba and members from the Japanese private sector....
Sonk steps down; allegations of Chinese deals in KPHL threaten NRL dream
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 21, 2025
KUMUL Petroleum Holdings Managing Director Wapu Sonk has stepped down as a board member for the PNG NRL team franchise. And Prime Minister James Marape has asked for a thorough investigation into the corruption allegations over the dealings of...
‘Terrible tragedy’: Pilots killed in crash
Cairns Post
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July 21, 2025
The two victims of a deadly plane crash in southeastern Queensland have been identified as highly experienced and respected pilots. Wayne Saunders, a pilot with Newcastle-based Aero Logistics, was at the controls of the aircraft when it went down....
Coca-Cola unveils major change to how it distributes its products: 'A proud moment'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 18, 2025
"We are setting a new benchmark." by Sam WestmorelandJuly 18, 2025 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners made history in Papua New Guinea recently, as they unveiled the island nation's first-ever fleet of electric delivery trucks. According to the Papua...
Australia hosts the largest ever Talisman Sabre exercise
Asian Military Review
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July 19, 2025
Now in its eleventh iteration, Australia is hosting Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025 from 13-27 July. This multilateral event draws together 19 like-minded nations, and perhaps in excess of 40,000 troops, with 15,000 of them coming from the USA alone....