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JICA’s 50th independence anniversary gift to PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 24, 2025
A CEREMONY to redevelop the Papua New Guinea National Fisheries College (NFC) in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, is set to take place, following Prime Minister James Marape’s high-level meeting today with Japanese International Cooperation Agency...
Pacific news in brief for 24 July
RNZ
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July 24, 2025
Buka jail, Bougainville Photo: Supplied Bougainville - prisoners Reports out of the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville say prison warders are illegally freeing offenders from jail. The Post-Courier reports the warders are bypassing legal...
Marape tells Japanese Investors: PNG a trusted and robust destination for business
NBC PNG
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Prime Minister James Marape in Japan this week. (Image: PM Media) Prime Minister James Marape has reassured Japanese investors that Papua New Guinea [PNG] remains a stable, resource-rich, and reliable destination for long-term business...
Australia, UK Sign Landmark Defense Deal
The Diplomat
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July 28, 2025
Last week, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles hosted their counterparts from the United Kingdom for the AUKMIN discussions. These now annual talks have become more critical to...
Concern over shortage of eye specialists
The National
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OPHTHALMOLOGIST Dr Waimbe Wahamu has raised concerns about major challenges faced in Papua New Guinea (PNG), including a shortage of manpower and low media coverage, which affect the reach and sustainability of essential medical programmes. The...
PM sees Japan as important partner
The National
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PRIME Minister Marape says Japan has been an important development partner of Papua New Guinea since 1974. “In 1974, Japan opened its Japan International Cooperation Agency office in Port Moresby, and on Sept 16, 1975, formal diplomatic ties were...
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...
Oz Forensics refreshes biometric PAD compliance with high accuracy in BixeLab test
Biometric Update
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July 28, 2025
Oz Forensics has renewed its compliance confirmation for the ISO/IEC 30107-3 Biometric presentation attack detection (PAD) standard, both Levels 1 and 2, in testing by Australia’s BixeLab. The compliance test was performed with Oz Forensics SDK...
Mansfield entrepreneur hopes 'food forests' could combat hunger in Richland County
WVXU News - Ohio
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July 28, 2025
Mansfield's Liberty Park dates back to the 1930s, when residents raised the money to buy 24 acres with a small creek on the city's Northeast Side, according to Richland County archives. After years of decline, the park is now seeing a revival —...
JICA TO FUND MAJOR UPGRADE ON NATIONAL FISHERIES COLLEGE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 23, 2025
A groundbreaking ceremony for the significant redevelopment of the Papua New Guinea National Fisheries College (NFC) in Kavieng is set to take place, following Prime Minister James Marape’s high-level meeting with Japanese International...
PNG AND JAPAN CEMENT LONG TERM FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP IN TOKYO
PNG Haus Bung
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July 23, 2025
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) of Papua New Guinea has today marked another milestone in its long-standing partnership with Japan by signing a Consultant Agreement with Japan’s Fisheries Engineering Co., Ltd at the Okura Hotel in Tokyo....
Japan’s Tuna King eyes investment opportunities in PNG fisheries sector
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 23, 2025
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has welcomed the interest of Japanese seafood giant, Kiyomura Corporation, in exploring potential investment opportunities in Papua New Guinea’s fisheries sector. Kiyomura Corporation, renowned for its...
PACER Plus: NZ backs Fiji’s ambitious push for membership
Pacific Media Network
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New Zealand is ramping up its support for Fiji’s inclusion in the Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus. PACER Plus is a trade and development agreement between Australia, New Zealand, and eight Pacific Island countries,...
PNG PM Marape Marks Expo 2025 National Day, Reinforces Japan Ties and Investment Opportunities
Papua New Guinea Today
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July 22, 2025
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape used PNG’s National Day celebration at World Expo 2025 in Osaka to spotlight the country’s enduring relationship with Japan and promote economic cooperation on the global stage. Speaking to an audience...
PNG PM Marape Marks Expo 2025 National Day, Reinforces Japan Ties and Investment Opportunities
Papua New Guinea Today
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July 22, 2025
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape used PNG’s National Day celebration at World Expo 2025 in Osaka to spotlight the country’s enduring relationship with Japan and promote economic cooperation on the global stage. Speaking to an audience...
ISLANDS PETROLEUM’S COLOUR RUN UNITES POM FOR LIFESAVING CAUSE
PNG Haus Bung
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July 28, 2025
A wave of white t-shirts, bright colors, and boundless energy filled the streets of Port Moresby as the Islands Petroleum Charity Colour Run 2025 brought together people from all walks of life to support the Port Moresby General Hospital. Themed...
PM Marape Praises New Porgera Performance, Urges Enga to End Violence and Protect Infrastructure
PNG Business News
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Prime Minister James Marape has praised New Porgera Ltd. (NPL) for its strong performance in the second quarter of 2025, while calling on the people of Enga Province to end violence, protect public infrastructure and commit to peace and...
Andrew Abel induced as CBE by Her Royal Highness for surfing tourism in PNG
NBC PNG
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Andrew Abel CMG CSM ML. (Image: Business Advantage) A very proud day for a very proud and patriotic Papua New Guinean, Andrew Abel CMG CSM ML on being inducted as a Commander of the British Empire at Windsor Castle by Her Royal Highness, Princess...
EU, PNG boost port infrastructure and water services
Port Technology International
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July 22, 2025
The European Union (EU) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have progressed with major infrastructure projects as part of the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. During a July visit to Port Moresby, the EU and Papua New Guinea signed a €3 million ($3.5 million)...
New Guardian-class patrol boat: a welcome asset to tackle illegal fishing in Solomon Islands
Pacific News Service
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Tackling illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is often a challenge for countries in the Pacific due to many reasons. Unavailability of maritime assets is one. On Monday, 28 June 2021, Solomon Islands officially took ownership of a...