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University of North Dakota partners with Papua New Guinea on STEM student exchange
NE North Dakota News
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September 4, 2025
The University of North Dakota (UND) has formalized a partnership with the Papua New Guinea STEM Program, aiming to expand educational opportunities for students from Papua New Guinea in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields....
World News in Brief: Afghanistan quake update, Guterres in Papua New Guinea, Ebola returns to DR Congo, UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN News
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September 4, 2025
Since the initial earthquake on Sunday in eastern Nangarhar province, landslides and several strong aftershocks have disrupted the work of rescue teams. In an update, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said that access routes remain blocked in...
Papua New Guinea’s ‘bold climate action’ earns praise from Guterres
Associated Press
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September 3, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — U.N. chief Antonio Guterres congratulated Papua New Guinea on Wednesday for its global leadership role on climate change during the first visit by a serving United Nations secretary-general to the South Pacific island...
Investment in bio-fuel research ‘will address’ energy issue
The National
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INVESTMENT in research for Papua New Guinea’s bio-fuel potential will address energy issue in the country, says Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology Minister Kenoka Feo. Feo said that the country had always been exporting raw...
Mining Job in PNG : Welder
Pacific Mining Watch
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September 8, 2025
Location: Lihir Island, Niolam, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea Application Deadline: 17th September 2025 Employment Type: Full-time About Newmont Newmont is a world-leading gold and metals producer committed to creating an inclusive,...
Revealed: The £300m Australian tycoon cashing in on controversial Epping asylum hotel while making millions from taxpayer-funded Home Office contracts
Daily Mail
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September 12, 2025
The controversial asylum hotel in Epping is boosting the fortune of an Australian tycoon worth £300million – who was previously responsible for the farcical Bibby Stockholm migrant barge. Jamie Pherous's firm is making tens of millions of pounds...
UN chief praise Papua New Guinea’s efforts on climate change
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 3, 2025
The United Nations Secretary General, His Excellency, Antonio Guterres, has expressed that time and time again, the United Nations have seen climate change leaders flown from countries with the most wealth and power, but those who truly understand...
Farmers undergo training on galip nut production
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 9, 2025
THE galip nut industry in Papua New Guinea is steadily growing, and farmers have been urged to focus on planting and managing the crop to meet international demand. This was highlighted during a recent training conducted by Frangipani Foods...
Ramu Industries, Markham Farming supporting oil palm project
The National
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THE Ramu Agri Industries Ltd (Rail) and Markham Farming Company Ltd (MFCL) are supporting the Zifasing village oil palm project and confident that it will boost development in the Markham Valley. Rail and MFCL general manager Eric Wise said the...
Deep-sea mining entrepreneur Gerard Barron is banking on Trump to help him realise his dream
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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September 9, 2025
Gerard Barron whips out what looks, at least to me, like a fossilised dog turd from his jacket pocket. It’s his prop. His killer sales moment. You know he’s done this a thousand times before — to would-be investors, journalists, politicians, and...
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) 2026 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme
Pacific Mining Watch
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September 9, 2025
Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML) is pleased to announce its 2026 Tertiary Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (USS) for eligible second-year undergraduate students. This program is designed to support high-achieving students in their academic journey...
TRUKAI INDUSTRIES BACKS MOROBE SHOW WITH SPONSORSHIP
PNG Haus Bung
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September 9, 2025
Trukai Industries Limited has reaffirmed its support for the Morobe Provincial Agricultural Show, committing more than K133,000 as a Champion Sponsor for this year’s event. The country’s leading rice manufacturer and distributor said its...
Bank of PNG Raises Kina Facility Rate to 5.0% as Inflation Eases
PNG Business News
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The Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced key policy adjustments aimed at reinforcing price stability and strengthening the role of the exchange rate as the nominal anchor for monetary policy. In its 2 September...
PNG to revive Oil Palm Industry with ambitious sustainability plans
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 8, 2025
By ALLAN JACK UPNG Journalism Student Papua New Guinea (PNG) is poised to revitalize its oil palm industry, with government officials outlining strategic plans to strengthen the sector and ensure its long-term sustainability. Minister for Oil...
The Pacific’s united front on climate action is splintering over deep-sea mining
Samoa News
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September 8, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as some...
Trukai industries steps in as champion sponsor of 62nd Morobe show with K133, 000
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 8, 2025
Trukai Industries has presented more than K133, 000 as Champion sponsor of the 62nd Morobe Provincial Agricultural Show, reaffirming its support for agriculture, culture, and community development in Papua New Guinea. The sponsorship package...
Papua New Guinea’s top five areas for investment, according to the MRDC’s Chief Investment Officer
Business Advantage PNG
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August 27, 2025
MRDC’s John Tuaim, speaking at the 2025 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference. Credit: BAI/Stefan Daniljchenko 1. Education and technical skills Tuaim said investments into education needed to be “targeted” to capture skills gaps in PNG’s...
Papua New Guinea Makes First-Ever Oscar Submission With ‘Papa Buka’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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August 27, 2025
Papua New Guinea has selected “Papa Buka” as its inaugural submission to the Academy Awards, marking the first time the Pacific nation has entered the international feature film category at the Oscars. Directed by internationally acclaimed Indian...
PNG COFFEE INDUSTRY HAS A BILLION KINA POTENTIAL
PNG Haus Bung
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September 7, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry could bring in more than K10 billion each year if the right support is given, says Coffee Industry Corporation Limited (CICL) Chief Executive Officer, Charles Dambui. He said coffee is a lifeline for thousands of...
Is the Papua New Guinea expansion franchise destined to fail?
Sporting News
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August 28, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s NRL expansion franchise sits on unsteady ground after news broke on Wednesday that their chief executive Andrew Hill has elected to step down from his role to take up a job with the Panthers Group. The NRL's 19th team is...