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NZ PM Ardern cautious over China’s tour through ‘contested’ Pacific
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has urged China to be transparent as it sends a high-level delegation through the “contested” Pacific. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is leading a tour through the region from Thursday, beginning with...
High-Level Political Forum Concludes With Call For Accelerated Action On Sustainable Development
Scoop
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Ministerial Declaration reaffirms commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals The 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) concluded this week with Member States calling for urgent, coordinated action to accelerate...
Pacific youth hail ICJ’s landmark climate ruling as a ‘lifeline’ for…
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific youth who initiated the historic push to take climate change to the world’s highest court have hailed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion as a victory for justice and survival. “Six years ago, young people from...
Papua New Guinea’s Christian Nation Declaration Sparks Concern Among Catholic Leaders
Zenit
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July 16, 2025
(ZENIT News / Ports Moresby, 07.16.2025).- A constitutional amendment proclaiming Papua New Guinea a Christian nation has prompted sharp concern from Catholic Church leaders, who warn the move may erode the country’s foundational commitment to...
EU backs green port infrastructure in Papua New Guinea
Offshore Energy
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July 17, 2025
The European Union (EU) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have deepened their partnership with the launch of infrastructure projects focused on greening and modernizing Rabaul Port and expanding access to safe water. Illustration purposes only; Courtesy...
GRA shines at commonwealth conference in Papua New Guinea
GhanaWeb
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July 17, 2025
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has received strong recognition at the just-ended 45th Annual Meeting and Technical Conference of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) in Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby. The event brought...
GRA shines at 45th Commonwealth Tax Administrators Conference in Papua New Guinea
Joy FM
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July 17, 2025
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has received strong recognition at the recently concluded 45th Annual Meeting and Technical Conference of the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The event...
PAPUA NEW GUINEA REAFFIRMS ASPIRATION FOR FULL ASEAN MEMBERSHIP
EMTV
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July 15, 2025
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Justin Tkatchenko has expressed interest for the country to become full Association of South East Asian Nations. Tkachenko made this known while attending the Association of South East Asian Nations...
US Coast Guard, international partners take on illegal fishers in Western and Central Pacific
Big Island Now - Hawaii
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July 26, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard and its Pacific Quadrilateral Defense Coordination Group partners recently completed Operation Nasse aimed at safeguarding marine resources of Pacific Island nations. (Photo Courtesy: U.S. Coast Guard Facebook page) U.S. Coast...
EU and Papua New Guinea enhance port infrastructure and water service
The European Sting
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July 15, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Union and Papua New Guinea (PNG) deepened their partnership, advancing key projects in port and water infrastructure. Both are part of the...
Implement climate crisis measures
The National
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THE warming of the earth and oceans from rising global temperatures as a result of fossil fuel emission is creating major environmental and ecological issues and challenges, the world has not seen since its creation. The increase in frequency and...
Indigenes lose climate battle
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 21, 2025
CAIRNS: The Australian government has won a landmark climate case against residents of islands under siege from the impacts of climate change. In 2021, community elders Pabai Pabai and Paul Kabai launched legal action against the then-Liberal...
Every MP should read the Torres Strait climate case judgment. Here’s why
The Guardian
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July 21, 2025
As parliament returns for the first time since the May election, talk is focused on productivity, disastrous childcare failures and how Australia should position and prepare itself amid rising global turmoil. If our leaders are serious, they...
I lived a ‘nomadic life’ in a car and traveled Asia – 4 apples were $25 but my ‘expat’ tip saved me so much money
The U.S. Sun
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July 26, 2025
AN avid traveler has ditched his life in the Netherlands to take on an exciting nomadic lifestyle with his wife, son, and two cats, moving around from country to country. The family has settled in a number of countries, including China, Iraq, and...
Countries on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
The Travel Magazine
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July 26, 2025
27 For a smoother travel experience, there are three things you must have top of your mind: is your passport valid and in date? is your travel insurance still valid and covers the places you intend to visit and the activities you plan to partake...
Papua New Guinea: Response to Prime Minister’s Statement on Porgera Mine
MiningWatch Canada
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As the Chairman of the Porgera Landowners Association (PLA), I am compelled to respond to the recent statement by Prime Minister James Marape on the achievements of New Porgera Limited (NPL) in the first quarter of 2025. While the Prime Minister...
Fashion powerhouse Nora Swann set to ignite the stage at Inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
The Pacific is buzzing with excitement as one of the most influential voices in Pasifika fashion, Nora Swann, is heading to Papua New Guinea to take part in the inaugural Pacific Fashion Summit, a groundbreaking event hosted by PNG Fashion Week...
Pacific region sets out climate targets at UN Bonn dialogue
Pacific Community (SPC)
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At the UN climate talks in Bonn, Pacific nations called for urgent and fairer climate finance to deliver NDC3.0, warning that delays are costing lives and stalling action. Pacific Island countries are calling for faster and fairer access to...
Inaugural Climate Story Lab Pacific announces selected projects
Marianas Variety
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PASIFIKA Film Fest and Doc Society have announced the eight projects that have been selected to participate in the inaugural Climate Story Lab Pacific to be held from Aug. 11-15, 2025 at Pasifika Communities University in Suva, Fiji. As the first...
PNG Resource Governance Coalition first meet
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 26, 2025
THE Papua New Guinea Resource Governance Coalition (PNGRGC) held its first subnational awareness workshops in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. The objective of the workshop was to increase awareness of the PNGRGC’s role and initiatives,...