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China’s plan to develop Samoan port a regional security concern
China is negotiating to fund the redevelopment of a coral-choked port in Samoa, in a move seen to have major economic and strategic implications for Australia and the United States in the South...
View ArticleCO2 emissions on the rise for first time in four years, UN agency warns
A new report released on Tuesday by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) shows that global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rose again during 2017 after a three year hiatus, highlighting the...
View ArticleVanuatu Supreme Court to determine validity of no confidence motion
Vanuatu Supreme Court will hear the Opposition bloc's urgent constitutional application Thursday, to determine whether or not the motion of no-confidence against the Prime Minister was in order.The...
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Sexual and physical violence ‘worst’ for families in Papua New Guinea
SEXUAL and physical violences are among the highest form of violence that affect families in the country, says Morobe Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee (FSVAC) coordinator Thelma Hungito.A...
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PNG Speaker: Vote of no confidence can be moved after 18 months
Papua New Guinea Parliament Speaker Job Pomat has confirmed that the 18-month grace period lapses on February 5, 2019.He said the adjournment of Parliament to January 22, is the prerogative of the...
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Australian govt gives new patrol boats to PNG
The Australian federal government has handed over the first Guardian class patrol boat to Papua New Guinea.Twenty-one boats will be gifted to 12 Pacific Island countries during the next five years,...
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Solomon Islands cabinet, caucus spent $4M a year on lavish lunches
Solomon Islands Government has been spending $4 million (US$500,586) a year to lavishly feed members of Cabinet and Caucus during their weekly meetings.That’s $37,000 a week (US$4,631)!Cabinet is...
View ArticleKiribati wealth fund lost $US20m to US-China trade war - Finance Minister
Kiribati's Finance Minister says the trade war between the US and China has cost the country's sovereign wealth fund S$20 million.Teuea Toatu made the comments when opening the Kiribati 2019 budget...
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Solomon Islands APEC trip costs $2.7M
Despite Solomon Islands precarious financial situation, the Government forked out $2.7 million (US$336,000) to pay for Prime Minister Ricky Hou and his delegation to the recent APEC summit in Papua New...
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Fiji National Provident Fund acquiring full ownership of Grand Pacific Hotel
The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) has increased its value chain in the tourism and hospitality industry after acquiring full ownership of Suva’s iconic Grand Pacific Hotel (GPH).The fund...
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18yr-old Papua New Guinean Crowned Miss Pacific Islands
The 18-year-old Miss Papua New Guinea is the newly crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2018-2019.The gorgeous but elegant Leoshina Kariha won two minor awards:Miss PersonalityMiss TourismAs well as two major...
View ArticlePNG University students secure jobs in New Zealand
SIX students from Papua New Guinea University of Technology’s Timber and Forestry Training College in Lae, Morobe, have secured three-year employment contracts in New Zealand.Principal Vagi Lovo...
View Article“We’ve never left,” U.S. assures Pacific
The United States of America has “never left” the Pacific region, contrary to claims by some of its critics, amidst the rise of China’s influence.It has always maintained a strong presence and under...
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Huawei presence in Samoa okay
Huawei has partnerships with Bluesky and Digicel, deploying 4 and 4.5G networks across Samoa.Chief executive officer Toleafoa Tiafau Douglas Creevey said so far, Huawei is fully compliant with Samoa’s...
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No West Papua policy: Solomon Islands PM
Solomon Islands Democratic Coalition for Change (SIDCC) Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Rick Hou has no policy statement on West Papua.Hou revealed this while responding a question...
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Biggest crystal natural moissanite found in Solomon Islands Malaita
A team from Technical Institution of Malaita (TIM) has discovered what is believed to be a biggest crystal natural moissanite to be found on Malaita in the Solomon Islands.The world’s biggest crystal...
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PNG's Ox & Palm hits Fijian shelves
Ox & Palm Papua New Guinea, a subsidiary of the world’s fifth-largest food and beverage company Kraft Heinz, have announced after lengthy of negotiations between themselves and potential suppliers,...
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Lady Hannah Dadae dies
It is with great sadness that the Office of the Governor General – Government House hereby informs the people of Papua New Guinea of the passing of Lady Hannah Dadae, wife of Governor General Grand...
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Bougainville’s tinderbox threatens to reignite
By Alan BoydForeign mining companies are jostling for exploration rights on the Papua New Guinea island of Bougainville ahead of a crucial independence vote next year that some fear could revive...
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2019 PNG Education Calendar and Holidays announced
PNG Education Department Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra has announced the 2019 term and holiday dates for parents and guardians to prepare in advance for their children’s education.Dr. Kombra said that the...
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