Newmont appoints Danquah Addo-Yobo as Ghana Country Manager

Newmont has announced the appointment of Danquah Addo-Yobo as Country Manager for its Ghana business. The role, which took effect from 1 st October, 2025, is part of the strategic realignment of Newmont’s global structure, following the...

Strengthening PNG’s Climate Finance Systems

Significant steps are being taken to advance Papua New Guinea’s climate resilient and green development agenda. Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Papua New Guinea has handed over new Information Technology (IT) equipment to the Climate Change...

Allan Guo Leads PNG’s Hydro Revolution: Energy Is Our Green Goldmine

Papua New Guinea continues to grapple with energy gaps, but hydro power is increasingly being recognised as a key solution to meet the country’s growing electricity demand. Managing Director of PNG Hydro Development Ltd Allan Guo says hydro energy...

PNG Mining Minister Commends Pacific Lime and Cement’s Landowner Partnership

Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Mining Rainbo Paita has commended the Pacific Lime and Cement Limited (PLC) joint venture initiative, describing it as a model that challenges existing industry norms and sets a higher standard for future resource...

Analysis: Just 28% of countries have released nature pledges a year after UN deadline

Just 28% of countries have met a UN call to submit new plans on addressing nature loss – a year after the original deadline, Carbon Brief analysis shows. Several of the world’s most biodiverse countries – including Brazil, the Democratic Republic...

PNG Prepares for COP30, Marape to Push for Fair Climate Financing

Papua New Guinea is gearing up for the COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil, with Prime Minister James Marape leading efforts to ensure the country’s delegation presents a strong case for fair climate action and financial...

Papua New Guinea Weighs Limiting Social Media Access for Teens

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering new legislation that would impose age restrictions on social media usage, aiming to tighten control over online activity in the Pacific nation, media reported Friday. The government plans to introduce the...

Papua New Guinea Weighs Age Limits for Social Media Use

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering implementing age-based restrictions on social media usage within the Pacific Island country, a news outlet reported on Friday. The administration is anticipated to introduce a proposed law regarding social...

Papua New Guinea considers age restrictions for social media platforms

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering introducing age limits for social media use in the country, according to reports. The government plans to present a proposed social media law to parliament later this month following Cabinet approval. Under...

Australia, Papua New Guinea Seal Defence Pact

Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have formally signed a landmark defence alliance aimed at deepening military cooperation, enhancing maritime security, and reinforcing peace and stability across the Pacific region. The agreement was signed in...

More than 100 countries have cut fossil-fuel imports due to renewables rise, and other climate and nature news

1. Renewables have enabled more than 100 countries to cut back on fossil fuels Investing in renewable energy has allowed fossil fuel-importing nations to save an estimated $1.3 trillion since 2010, a new report from the International Energy Agency...

Cooperative lauded for taking care of environment

THE Daulo Commodities Cooperative Society Ltd in Eastern Highlands was recognised by an international organisation for its work with coffee farmers and environmental stewardship. At a ceremony at Keremu Village recently, an award was received from...

'Bold and non-negotiable': Ishmael Toroama reaffirms Bougainville's independence push

The Bougainville Executive Council was sworn in on 21 October 2025. Photo: Autonomous Bougainville Government Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama has reaffirmed his government's "bold and non-negotiable" vision to prepare the autonomous Papua...

Powerful 6.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Lae City, Papua New Guinea

A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 in magnitude struck near Lae, Papua New Guinea’s second-largest city, on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicentre was located about 26 kilometres (16 miles) from Lae in Morobe...

US tsunami verdict issued after earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

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Australia, Papua New Guinea ink defense treaty

The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea yesterday signed a major bilateral defense treaty that China believes targets it unfairly. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinea counterpart, James Marape, described the...

Australia Signs First Defence Pact With Papua New Guinea In Over 70 Years

Home Australia Australia Signs First Defence Pact With Papua New Guinea In Over 70... Under the Pukpuk defence treaty, which is the first signed by Papua New Guinea, Australia and its northern neighbour are obliged to come to each other’s aid if...

Papua New Guinea cabinet signs landmark defence treaty with Australia

Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025 Papua New Guinea (PNG) has approved a mutual defence treaty with Australia in a major step forward for the landmark security deal. Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape announced in a statement on...

UN report: Caribbean still facing rising climate threats

Caribbean nations continue to struggle with deep-rooted inequalities and growing climate risks, according to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty...

Australia signs defence pact with Papua New Guinea to counter Chinese threat

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a defence pact, widely viewed as an attempt to strengthen regional security against China’s growing influence in the Pacific. Under the Pukpuk Treaty – meaning “crocodile” in pidgin – Papua New Guinea...