PNG celebrates independence, to sign defence treaty with Australia

Published On 16 Sep 202516 Sep 2025 Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) will commit to defending each other from armed attacks as they face “emerging threats” to their security, a new defence treaty seen by the AFP news agency says. The South...

Papua New Guinea’s ‘bold climate action’ earns praise from Guterres

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — U.N. chief Antonio Guterres congratulated Papua New Guinea on Wednesday for its global leadership role on climate change during the first visit by a serving United Nations secretary-general to the South Pacific island...

Kamanoku tribe marks PNG’s 50th Independence with tribute to forefathers and call to action

Kerenga Kua MP Sinesine Yongolmulg is the guest of honour at the first United Kamanoku 50th anniversary celebration (Image: Supplied) The Kamanoku tribe of Pari Village, in Kundiawa Gembogl District, celebrated Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence...

UND forges partnership with Papua New Guinea STEM Program for international educational collaboration

GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota and the Papua New Guinea STEM program have signed a formal agreement to strengthen international educational collaboration and to open new opportunities for students from Papua New Guinea to study in...

Pacific News In Brief For 16 September

Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including Northern Mariana Islands leaders reacting to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Northern Mariana Islands – Kirk Northern Marianas leaders have joined voices across...

University of North Dakota partners with Papua New Guinea on STEM student exchange

The University of North Dakota (UND) has formalized a partnership with the Papua New Guinea STEM Program, aiming to expand educational opportunities for students from Papua New Guinea in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields....

Ricky Kej Composes Music for Papua New Guinea’s First Oscar Entry, Papa Buka

Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej has composed the background score for Papa Buka, marking Papua New Guinea’s first official entry to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film (Tok Pisin) category. The film is directed by three-time...

World News in Brief: Afghanistan quake update, Guterres in Papua New Guinea, Ebola returns to DR Congo, UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan

Since the initial earthquake on Sunday in eastern Nangarhar province, landslides and several strong aftershocks have disrupted the work of rescue teams. In an update, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said that access routes remain blocked in...

Ricky Kej’s music powers Papua New Guinea’s first Oscar entry

Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej has composed the background score for Papa Buka, Papua New Guinea’s first-ever official entry to the Oscars. Directed by three-time National Film Award winner Dr Biju (Bijukumar Damodaran), the film has been...

Ricky Kej composes for Papua New Guinea’s first-ever Oscar entry

Reflecting on the significance of the project, Ricky Kej shared, “It’s the first step on the Oscars race, but for me, the joy lies in creating music rooted in history that dates back over 3,000 years. This collaboration between India and Papua New...

Morobe Students pay tribute to Late Governor Wenge this independence

As Papua New Guinea marked its 50th Independence anniversary, students from Morobe Province at Divine Word University paused to honor the late Governor Luther Akisawa Wenge, describing him as a true son of Morobe and a servant of the nation....

Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action

António Guterres is the first serving UN Secretary-General to visit the country, which is celebrating 50 years of independence. He praised its tremendous diversity, with over 800 languages spoken and countless traditions. Commitment to peace,...

Vanimo Catholic Youths celebrating Faith and Culture

More than 500 youths from bush parishes inside the church. (NBC News) More than 500 youths from bush parishes including Maka, Fas, Utai, Amanab, Kembie, Moi, Kasai, Imonda, and Wasengla gathered at Wasengla Catholic Mission Station for the Youth...

UN stands with Papua New Guinea to hold major polluters accountable

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has hailed Papua New Guinea’s climate leadership and biodiversity stewardship, pledging that the UN will stand firmly with the country and the wider Pacific in demanding stronger action from the...

Prince Edward Skips Duchess of Kent’s Funeral

As the royal family gathers at Westminster Cathedral today to say goodbye to the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent, one senior royal notably will not be in attendance: Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh (not to be confused with Prince Edward, Duke of...

DELTA FLY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS WITH A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

The Delta Fly District in Western Province marked a historic milestone today, joining the rest of Papua New Guinea in celebrating the nation’s 50th anniversary of independence. The festivities were more than a look back; they were a bold...

CAF Youths to access overseas scholarships under new education partnership

A new education pathway has opened for young people in the Christian Apostolic Fellowship (CAF) Church, after the church’s National Youth Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday with PP Management Training and Consulting...

Australian Prime Minister Television interview – Sky News First Agenda

Prime Minister Well, Independence Day celebrations have taken place in Papua New Guinea this morning. Our chief anchor, Kieran Gilbert is there right now alongside a special guest, the Prime Minister. KIERAN GILBERT, HOST: Pete, thank you very...

UN chief praise Papua New Guinea’s efforts on climate change

The United Nations Secretary General, His Excellency, Antonio Guterres, has expressed that time and time again, the United Nations have seen climate change leaders flown from countries with the most wealth and power, but those who truly understand...

EDUCATION MINISTER SUPPORTS CALL FOR DEFERRAL OF LLG ELECTIONS

Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Education, Lucas Dawa Dekena, has voiced his support for Western Highlands Governor Wai Rapa’s request to postpone the upcoming Local Level Government (LLG) elections. The move aims to prevent the elections from...