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EHP school principals embark on groundbreaking Philippines Education Tour
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
In a milestone moment for education in Papua New Guinea, the Eastern Highlands Province sent off its first delegation of school principals to the Philippines yesterday. It is a professional development tour designed to transform local school...
K92 Mining prioritises agriculture, infrastructure and education to empower local communities
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
Agriculture remains the backbone of Papua New Guinea’s economy, directly supporting over 80 per cent of the population and contributing significantly to national development. In 2025, the government has intensified its focus on transforming...
Churches unite to address Sorcery-Related Violence ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 30, 2025
In an effort to tackle sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV), leaders from the Christian community convened at the Melanesian Institute for the Church Advocacy Workshop. This two-day workshop brought together prominent figures from the...
PPC Singura calls it a day
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 4, 2025
ONE of the country’s longest serving provincial police commander (PPC) in the country will call it a day from public service after serving Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary for 32 years. He is Superintendent, Jacob Singura, a current PPC in...
Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade
Phys.org
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June 30, 2025
by Robert Skelly, Barbara Etschmann, Chris Urwin, Joël Brugger, Teppsy Beni, The Conversation Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this...
Economic Growth Ahead For Papua New Guinea, But Agriculture Reforms Key To More Jobs And Sustained Prosperity
Scoop
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World Bank’s Economic Update finds strengthening the agriculture sector will spur opportunity and diversify growth PORT MORESBY, June 30, 2025 - Papua New Guinea’s economy is set to grow by 4.7 percent in 2025, well above its historical average,...
Papua New Guinea’s Nathaniel Kandikasi wins gold at International Language and Culture Festival in Germany
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 29, 2025
A young voice from Papua New Guinea, Nathaniel Apasol Kandikasi, has achieved a historic victory at the 23rd International Festival of Language and Culture (IFLC) Song Contest in Germany, claiming the coveted gold medal. His soul-stirring...
PM Marape congratulates US on 249th Independence Anniversary, reflects on Shared Values
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 4, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has extended warm congratulations to President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Government, and the American people on their 249th Independence Day, celebrating the enduring values of liberty, democracy, and faith. Prime...
Catholic Church voices opposition to PNG's Christian nation declaration
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
Christianity will now be reflected in the Fifth Goal of the Constitution, and the Bible will be recognised as a national symbol. Photo: RNZ Pacific The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea is telling the government it was wrong to declare PNG a...
India tops with $ 7.3 bn remittances from Australia’s immigration boom
South Asia Times
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July 2, 2025
MELBOURNE, 2 July 2025: As Australia’s migrant population booms, so are the remittances sent abroad, with $38.2 bn left the Australian shores for many countries. But of these India tops the list with $ 7.3 bn remittances in 2024, followed by...
K92 mining focuses on education at entry level
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 2, 2025
Across Papua New Guinea’s resource sector, companies have increasingly aligned their community investment strategies with key government priorities-none more vital than education. From early childhood learning to tertiary scholarships and...
What does the declaration of a National HIV Crisis mean for Papua New Guinea?
Lekmak
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June 29, 2025
The Government’s recent declaration of a National HIV crisis is not just an announcement. It is a acknowledgment of a severe resurgence of infections with far reaching implications for the nation’s already stretched resources. The declaration is...
June a month of learning
Burnett Today
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July 4, 2025
by Julian Lehnert The construction of a new yarning circle at Eidsvold as well as a series of cultural knowledge workshops have kept the North Burnett’s locals busy throughout June. The North Burnett Community Service organisation helped to...
DBN to tap up to N$4.65 billion climate project funding
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has received official accreditation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as a direct access entity under the medium-sized project category. DBN’s chief of marketing and corporate affairs,...
SMART FARMER TRAINEE PLANS TO SHARE SKILLS WITH COMMUNITY
PNG Haus Bung
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July 4, 2025
For Carolyn Solomon, who is among one of twenty fourth-year science students from the Pacific Adventist University (PAU), the Trukai Industries’ SMART FARMER Program is more than just a training course because it is a lifeline for the future of...
“Model urban centre”: Deputy PM’s dream for Lae, Papua New Guinea’s second city
Business Advantage PNG
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June 26, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, the Hon. John Rosso BAPNG: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? John Rosso (JR): I’d like to call myself a reluctant politician because I never wanted to run for public office, but this is now my second...
Mining Jobs : Career Opportunities at Newmont Lihir Gold Mine, Papua New Guinea
Pacific Mining Watch
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June 26, 2025
Join one of the world’s leading gold producers in a high-performing team environment. Newmont Lihir Gold Limited offers rewarding careers on Lihir Island, a world-class mining location where safety, innovation, and community development are...
Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 26, 2025
Cultural Experiences Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with over 800 distinct languages and countless tribal customs. It’s a land where ancient traditions live vibrantly through festivals, dance, art,...
First Indigenous-led marine reserve to span southwestern Pacific
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Under the protections afforded by the reserve to the six-million-square-kilometres of ocean and islands expanse, only sustainable economic activities “consistent with Indigenous values” will be permitted. According to the Wildlife Conservation...
Education Ministry receives an increase in budget allocation
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
“We want to resolve this now, and that is why I am committed to dialogue.” That’s Emmanuel Tjibaou, president of the independence party Union Calédonienne (UC) and one of New Caledonia’s deputies in the French National Assembly. On Wednesday this...