Albo and partner head to Palau before PM’s meeting with Trump

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and fiancee Jodie Haydon had a secret holiday in Palau ahead of his face-to-face meeting with US president Donald Trump last week. On their privately-funded trip, the couple took a tour to see the islands’ dugongs....

Bougainville’s independence deadline exposes peace agreement gaps

The Bougainville Peace Agreement, signed in August 2001 after extensive consultation and negotiation, has stood the test of time. There has been no return to conflict, and many of the agreement’s most substantial terms have been met. Weapons...

PNG Coffee Minister Urges Citizens to “Plant Coffee” and Strengthen the Nation’s Economy

Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Coffee, Hon. William Bando, has urged citizens across the country to plant coffee and take part in building a stronger, self-sustaining national economy through agriculture. Speaking after visiting the Mountainville...

PNG and Australia Deepen Defence Ties Through High-Altitude Chinook Training

Papua New Guinea’s Central Highlands have hosted a series of Australian Defence Force (ADF) Chinook helicopter training missions, preparing pilots and crew for high-altitude operations ahead of the joint Exercise Wantok Warrior with the PNG...

Humble PNG church worker becomes a saint

PACIFIC health ministers have been challenged to tackle HIV, climate change and emergencies head on. The resurgence of HIV – especially in Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Philippines – was identified as a major issue ahead of the World Health...

Sam Basil is now acting PM, PM Marape departs for China

Papua New Guinea Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Bulolo Sam Basil has been appointed as Acting Prime Minister for the next 14 days. Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement before departing for China Thursday. Marape is accompanied...

PNG Highlands Host ADF Chinook Training Ahead of Exercise Wantok Warrior

Papua New Guinea’s rugged Central Highlands became the training ground for Australian Defence Force (ADF) pilots and aircrew who recently completed intensive high-altitude flying exercises ahead of Exercise Wantok Warrior with the PNG Defence...

PM Marape: Hela Province has been in Eco-Tourism for 40 Years

Prime Minister James Marape says Papua New Guinea is a land of remarkable eco-tourism potential, blessed with diverse cultures and pristine natural environments across the nation. PM Marape, who is also the Member for Tari-Pori in Hela Province,...

Tackling the Hidden Toll of Breast Cancer in the Pacific Islands

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Govt agencies launch websites for public

GOVERNMENT agencies have launched websites to enhance public access to information, services and climate-related initiatives. In line with Papua New Guinea’s commitment to climate resilience, sustainable growth, and public sector modernisation,...

Natural gas potential

PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) is endowed with vast natural gas reserves that have the potential to transform its economy and drive sustainable development. The country’s natural gas industry has seen rapid growth, particularly with major liquefied...

OPINION | The entangling alliances | Why Fiji must not tie its security to any single mast

The news this past week from Port Moresby should echo across Fiji not as a model to emulate, but as a cautionary tale. Papua New Guinea’s approval of a new defence treaty with Australia, is the latest move in the Pasifika’s Great Game, a strategic...

UK’s Darwin Initiative backs Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program with new funding

The Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) has announced it is thrilled to have been awarded a grant from the UK Government under their prestigious Darwin Initiative Awards. The UK Government funding is earmarked to support TKCP's critical work...

Bittersweet reality bites region’s chocolate industry as rising costs melt profits

Li Peng Monroe and Peter Channells have come a long way since their first 2 kg cocao bean processor. Photo: Supplied. The thought of being a chocolatier may conjure Willy Wonka-esque ideas of sweet capers, but in reality, it’s a trade that’s at...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Kumar: We want to show the world our Fijian style

Fiji may well be heading to their first-ever FIFA U-17 World Cup™ but they’re not about to depart from the up-tempo, attack-minded, brand of football that secured their historic qualification for Qatar 2025. As head coach Sunil Kumar explains to...

Final Preview: Return to the throne or new champion crowned?

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, as Papua New Guinea and Fiji go head-to-head for the tital on Saturday, October 18 at 6:30 PM (GMT+11) inside the Friendship Hall in Honiara. The...

PNG-SI business council and SICCI sign MoU

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Business Council (PNGSIBC) & Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday in Honiara. The MoU signed at the Solomon...

Seabourn touts after-dark experiences as noctourism interest grows

From stargazing and late-night wildlife encounters to cultural performances and private evening events, the experiences reflect a growing desire among travellers to connect with destinations in new, more meaningful ways. Whether ashore or on deck,...

SICCI acknowledges new pathway for prosperity

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have very close blood ties, connected by shared challenges and common aspirations, however the immense potential for trade and investment between two economies has been something that’s been...