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Papua New Guinea will not jeopardise or compromise relations with traditional security partners

Port Moresby, January 30, 2024 –  Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko MP has clarified that Papua New Guinea will not jeopardise or compromise relations with its traditional security partners. Minister Tkatchenko’s statement follows recent concerns of a ‘Security Deal’ supposedly struck between China and Papua New Guinea. Minister Tkatchenko stressed that China remains one …

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Papua New Guinea’s tennis prodigy Colita ‘Coco’ Hakena, shines in Margaret Court Cup in Australia

Port Moresby, January 9, 2023 – Papua New Guinea’s promising tennis talent, Colita ‘Coco’ Hakena, who embarked on a year-long tennis scholarship in New Zealand last week, is already making waves. Coco has earned a spot in tomorrow’s finals of the Margaret Court Cup in Albury, Australia, excelling in both the women’s Under-14 singles and …

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Papua New Guinea’s top junior women’s tennis star, Colita Hakena, awarded prestigious OTF/ITF scholarship at Lavie Academy

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, January 1, 2024 – Papua New Guinea’s leading junior women’s tennis player, Colita Hakena, is set to embark on a transformative journey as she secures a coveted year-long Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF)/International Tennis Federation (ITF) scholarship at the esteemed Lavie Academy in Auckland, New Zealand. The 13-year-old, hailing from mixed …

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Capturing the enchanting beauty of Papua New Guinea with drones

JULY 2, 2023 Papua New Guinea, a tropical paradise nestled in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, is a country renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. Exploring the vast and diverse terrains of this stunning country can be a challenging task, but thanks to advancements in technology, capturing its beauty has …

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Sports Minister Polye commends PNG Kumuls for sterling performance against Tonga

OCTOBER 19, 2022 Sports Minister Hon. Don Polye has commended the Papua New Guinea Guinea Kumuls for a sterling performance despite going down to Tonga 24- 18 in their World Cup match this morning. He says the match has proven that the Kumuls are right up there with the best in the world and strengthens …

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Resurrecting PNG’s livestock industry

By MALUM NALU This article first appeared in The National Weekender on Friday, September 9, 2022 The livestock industry in Papua New Guinea has collapsed to such a low that people sarcastically refer to it as the “deadstock industry”. Back in the colonial days, under the guidance of experienced Australian cattlemen and didiman (agriculture officers), there was a thriving livestock …

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