Kerala Director Dr Biju's 'Papa Buka' Selected as Papua New Guinea's Official Entry for Oscars

For the first time in history, Papua New Guinea has officially submitted a film for Oscar consideration. Kochi: Dr Biju's 'Papa Buka', an India-Papua New Guinea co-production, has been selected as Papua New Guinea's official entry for the Best...

West Papua congratulates PNG on its 50 years of Independence

President of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) Benny Wenda has asked Papua New Guinea to remember the people of West Papua in their prayers as the country celebrates 50 years of being Independent. In a message on behalf of the...

The women breaking the cycle of violence in Papua New Guinea

Illustration: Adam Parata In a country where violence is often shrouded in silence, Tahina Booth is trying to break the cycle with something as simple as passing a ball. The former athlete runs programmes aimed at reducing harm to women in some of...

China unveils maritime training programme for Pacific island nations

China's engagement in Pacific maritime cooperation is increasing, with a focus on areas such as marine science, economic development, environmental protection, and maritime security. But its growing presence is also altering regional geostrategic...

Papua New Guinea Wows Singapore at NATAS 2025, Blending Culture with Adventure

By: PNG Business News August 22, 2025 Papua New Guinea took centre stage at the NATAS Holidays Travel Fair 2025 as a proud Partner Destination, captivating audiences with a vibrant showcase that interwove cultural richness with boundless...

The Centre for Species Survival Papua New Guinea is established as the first in the Pacific…

It is with great pride that we announce the official launch of the Centre for Species Survival (CSS) for Papua New Guinean species, hosted by the Port Moresby Nature Park, Papua New Guinea. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the...

Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to 12,000 years. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. The process can happen naturally in places like the...

UN endorses non-binding call to establish Palestinian state without Hamas

Get The AJN Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up (THE TIMES OF ISRAEL) The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly endorsed a declaration outlining “tangible, time-bound and irreversible steps” toward a...

“Hello Poro” Campaign Promotes Friendship, Culture, and Travel Across PNG

Papua New Guinea’s Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) has launched the “Hello Poro” tourism campaign alongside the 50th Independence Anniversary tour packages as part of efforts to promote tourism and encourage more in-country travel. Chief...

Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest known mummies in the world in southeastern Asia dating back up to 12,000 years. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. The process can happen naturally in places like the...

St Peter Chanel Catholic College celebrates Independence Day

THE ST Peter Chanel Catholic College of Secondary Teacher Education in Kokopo will conclude its 3-day independence celebrations this afternoon. Celebrations commenced on Sunday, September 14 and continued today with the Mr and Miss Chanel 2025...

The most dangerous peacemaker of PNG – Part 1

The Nation’s Gamechangers SIR John Guise went from being ludicrously labelled “the most dangerous man in the Territory” to making an immortal statement about peace when PNG was born. “It is important to the people of Papua New Guinea and the rest...

The Panthers are about to put Lachie Galvin under the blowtorch

“Every team goes at a half, but Lachie has done a great job,” Preston said. “He’s a big boy who puts his body in front and always has a crack. At training, he’s always ripping in and making sure he gets better each week. “I don’t think he let all...

Living culture: Teacher dances with students to showcase Min tribe at St. Gabriel’s celebration

The rhythm of kundu drums echoed across St. Gabriel’s Technical Secondary School in Kiunga as the Min Tribe took the stage during the school’s 50th Pre-Independence Anniversary celebration. Amid the vibrant feathers, body paint, and traditional...

Before PNG gained independence, it was a colony of Australia

Lit by a pastel sky as the sun sets over Port Moresby's vast harbour, a group of young, athletic men toss a football on the beach. A few meters away on a faded concrete basketball court, teenagers whiz around on skateboards, practising their...

From Gillsville to Papua New Guinea: Code that changes lives

A Gillsville software engineer’s code is transforming life in the remote villages of Papua New Guinea. What began as a pandemic side project for Rich Blaske has grown into a lifeline for the Tenkile Conservation Alliance, an Australian-based NGO...

Old haunts, new hikers on Papua New Guinea’s Ghost Mountain Trail

It’s a brutal story that demonstrates not only how unprepared the soldiers were for local conditions, but also how many rural Papua New Guineans still face similar challenges today: battling tropical diseases with limited resources and traversing...

Oldest mummies may hail from southeastern Asia, date back 12,000 years

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World Author of the article: Associated Press Adithi Ramakrishnan Published Sep 15, 2025 • 2 minute read This undated photo provided by Hirofumi Matsumura shows a 9,000-year-old mummy in Guangxi, China, in a squatting...

13 RUSSIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE ON INDEPENDENCE DAY 

Thirteen tourists from Russia arrived in the country just in time to celebrate the nation’s 50th Golden Jubilee of Independence. Their first stop was Port Moresby’s Murray Barracks, where the National Capital District Commission (NCDC) hosted the...

UN BOSS HIGHLIGHTS GENDER EQUALITY & WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during his visit to Papua New Guinea, acknowledged the country’s efforts to address gender-based violence and promote women’s empowerment, while urging continued action across politics, culture,...