News Release | 06 July 2023 ALOTAU, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (6 July 2023) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the governments of Australia and Papua New Guinea today commissioned the Alotau Wharf as part of the cofinanced Building Resilience to Climate Change in Papua New Guinea (PNG) project, which has upgraded Alotau Wharf to […]
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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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COMMENTARY JUNE 27, 2023 Controlling the issue of spitting of buai (betelnut) and littering in a city like Port Moresby requires a multi-faceted approach that combines education, awareness campaigns, enforcement of regulations, and providing appropriate infrastructure. It is also relevant to most parts of Papua New Guinea where spitting of buai and littering is a
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Published June 12, 2023 By Vaughn R. Larson, Department of Military Affairs MADISON, Wis. – Five members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force visited the Wisconsin National Guard in early June as part of the Defense Department’s State Partnership Program, administered by the National Guard Bureau. The visit, according to Maj. Jessica Kelly, the
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JUNE 11, 2023 Police Commissioner David Manning has called upon Member of Parliament for Ialibu-Pangia, Peter O’Neill, to cooperate with police investigators regarding allegations of perjury arising from the UBS Commission of Inquiry. “After conducting investigations into the UBS Commission of Inquiry report, we have concluded that Mr. Peter O’Neill provided false evidence while under
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APRIL 13, 2023 Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) is the major sponsor of the International SEZ Summit to be held in Port Moresby on May 8-9, 2023. SEZs are a major focus of the Marape Government. SEZA Chairman Varigini Badira presented K500,000 to Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, last Thursday (April
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023 Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) Acting Chief Executive Officer Kikila Yavase says SEZ developers and operators must own clear land titles or have long-term lease arrangements with landowners. He said investors in a declared SEZ space would be issued a user license by the SEZA Board or the developer(s) licensed under the
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Reuters Feb 11 (Reuters) – The United States and Papua New Guinea have made “substantial progress” on the text of a defense cooperation agreement that lays the groundwork for closer military ties between the two nations, the U.S. Department of State said on Saturday. The negotiations come amid mounting concern over China’s intentions toward self-ruled
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Air Niugini’s Boeing 737 aircraft at Nadzab airport in Lae. The airline’s B737 operates five weekly flights to Lae from Port Moresby, two flights each on Thursday and Saturday with one service on Sunday. Generally, Air Niugini operates five daily flights to Lae. For bookings, please call in at your nearest Air Niugini Sales office
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By MALUM NALU The late Elaine Rohrlach of Ampo in Lae, who passed away last October, was a remarkable woman who was well respected for her work with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of PNG. She was the wife of my good friends Lester Rohrlach and sons Bruce and Allan. We kids who grew up around
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