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Director of PNG's NRL franchise stood down amid corruption allegations
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 18, 2025
A powerful businessman has stood down from the board of Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise amid corruption concerns relating to business dealings with a Chinese state-owned company. The newly established board has been entrusted with overseeing...
Trump new tariffs: How India stacks up against rest of Asia
Firstpost
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August 1, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has launched one of his most sweeping trade actions, formalised in an executive order just hours before the August 1 deadline Trump himself had set. His new set of tariffs, aimed to “rebalance” trade ties and...
Which economies in Asia have been hit hardest?
BBC
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August 1, 2025
Fan WangBBC News Reporting fromSingapore ShareSave Economies in Asia were among those hit hardest by tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on "Liberation Day" in April. From traditional US allies like Japan to the Asean bloc spanning...
OKY PNG LAUNCHES TOLL- FREE HOTLINE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 18, 2025
A new toll-free hotline, aimed at equipping girls across Papua New Guinea with vital health information, was officially launched today (Friday 18th, 2025) in Port Moresby city. Known as the Oky Toky IVR Service, the initiative is a collaboration...
From Radio Waves to digital shores: 20 years of PNG Australia Media Development Initiative
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 18, 2025
The Australian Government has marked a significant milestone in its media partnership with Papua New Guinea (PNG) the 20th anniversary of the Media Development Initiative (MDI). The event in Port Moresby brought together media professionals,...
Big boost for Jamaica, Barbados, Belize
Jamaica Observer
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August 1, 2025
BEST...this programme will mark a major step forward in strengthening our region’s energy security through cleaner, more reliable, and affordable energy. Jamaica is among three regional states set to benefit from US$26.7 million in funding...
Complete the count
The National
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IN a nation as vast and diverse as Papua New Guinea, knowing who we are and where we live is vital – not just for statistics, but for planning schools, clinics, roads, disaster relief, and elections. The 2024 National Census set out to provide...
As Exotic Pet Demands Rise, Invertebrates Need Trade Protections Too: Study
The Good Men Project - California
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July 26, 2025
By Kristine Sabillo 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...
Tokarara Secondary student awarded best male speaker in debate competition
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 27, 2025
Paul Martinez, a Grade 12 Science student from Tokarara Secondary School in the National Capital district, was awarded Best Male Speaker at the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy Interschool Debate competition last week for his outstanding...
Tuftonboro Library to host bestselling author, naturalist Sy Montgomery
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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TUFTONBORO — The Friends of the Tuftonboro Library will host national bestselling author Sy Montgomery at a luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 13. She will be joined by illustrator Matt Patterson. Montgomery and Patterson are naturalists, adventurers,...
OKY PNG launches Toll-Free IVR service to empower girls with health information
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 18, 2025
In a major step toward empowering adolescent girls with vital health knowledge, Save the Children, in collaboration with the Government of Papua New Guinea, has launched a free, youth-friendly IVR (Interactive Voice Response) service. The new...
These Countries Eat the Least Meat, and Here’s What We Can Learn From Them
Sentient Media
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July 31, 2025
As the environmental costs of industrial meat production become increasingly undeniable, reducing global meat consumption has never been more urgent. But although global meat consumption has been on the rise for over half a century, some countries...
World Expo sees a future for all
The National
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Q:How many countries are participating in this year’s world expo? YOSHIMURA: Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan welcomed 158 countries and regions, plus seven international organisations. This is the largest number of participants in Japan’s World...
Man who won $600m from Albanese for PNG rugby league embroiled in corruption scandal
Brisbane Times
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July 17, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The chairman of the successful bid for Papua New Guinea’s new rugby league franchise faces...
Volunteer promotes conservation of ‘Oro Butterfly’ in competition
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 17, 2025
Ahi Matue, a dedicated volunteer with the National Volunteer Service (NVS), is on a mission to accelerate the conservation of the Queen Alexandra Birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera alexandrae), a species found exclusively in Papua New Guinea’s Oro...
TISA announces Dr Peter Mason as chairman appointee
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 31, 2025
DR PETER Mason has been appointed as the new chairman of the TISA Board of Directors effective on Wednesday this week. This was announced by Teachers Savings and Loan Society (TISA) in a media statement issued on Wednesday. The statement noted...
Robusta Coffee farmers in Omuru finish training, receive certificates
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 17, 2025
A total of 128 coffee farmers in Omuru, Madang District, have completed a hands-on training program aimed at helping them grow better Robusta coffee. The training was run by the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) at its Omuru research station, a...
Urgent Need For Legislation Against Black Magic: Protecting Society From Exploitation And Harm
Kashmir Reader
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July 20, 2025
In an era of science and rationality, a comprehensive law is essential to criminalise black magic practices and prevent psychological, physical, and financial abuse in Jammu and Kashmir and across India In an age of science, technology, and...
Deep-sea mining meeting closes without resolving whether mining can start in July
Pacific News Service
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As meetings to oversee deep-sea mining on the high seas draw to a close, it remains unclear whether regulators will allow it to commence in the near future. At the 07-31 March meetings in Kingston, Jamaica, of the International Seabed Authority...
EU Ambassador Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to PNG
PNG Business News
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The European Union Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Jacques Fradin reaffirmed the EU’s long-term commitment to PNG, emphasising innovation, climate action and deepening trade and development partnerships under a transformative “global gateway”...