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Building the future: A fintech innovation centre
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea is entering a new digital era—and this time, it’s putting young innovators and cutting-edge technology like blockchain at the centre of it all. In a landmark partnership, the Centre for Excellence in Financial Inclusion (Cefi) and...
Global fund highlights PNG’s challenges
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 20, 2025
PAPUA New Guinea is navigating a wide range of macroeconomic and social challenges, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) report released this week has detailed. The report detailed that the economy was beset by a series of exogenous shocks over...
Carbon Markets, A False Climate Solution on Land or in the Ocean
Fiji Sun
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June 19, 2025
This is the third iteration and comes at a time of great stress on our marine ecosystems. India Logan-Riley advises that before rushing to include marine ecosystems into carbon markets, it is important that Pacific countries and communities...
King Charles III heads list of invitees
The National
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PNG AT 50 ‘Nambawan pikinini man bilong Misis Kwin’ expected to be chief guest at golden jubilee celebrations IN less than three months from today (June 20 2025), Papua New Guinea will celebrate 50 years of independence on September 16 2025. On...
Female innovation looking bright in Papua New Guinea
Business Advantage PNG
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June 17, 2025
Penelope Aisi (centre) and the team behind the Wantok Wallet at BSP. Credit: Penelope Aisi Program Manager Penelope Aisi and her team at BSP Financial Group were recognised for the launch of BSP’s “Wantok Wallet” in the 2025 Innovation PNG Awards....
Why a digital ethics framework is needed
The National
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THE digital revolution in Papua New Guinea is rapidly transforming how we live, learn, work, and communicate. With smartphones in the hands of millions and internet access reaching into remote villages, we are experiencing a fundamental shift in...
Papua New Guinea Signs Major Ocean Treaty at UN Oceans Conference
PNG Business News
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Papua New Guinea has signed a landmark treaty for the governance of the high seas at the 3rd United Nations Oceans Conference in Nice, France. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape signed the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine...
IMF completes reviews for Papua New Guinea, approves new disbursements
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 16, 2025
On June 13, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Fourth Reviews of Papua New Guinea’s ECF/EFF arrangements and the First Review under the RSF arrangement. The authorities have consented to the...
Aussie bird sets record with nonstop 38-hour flight to Papua New Guinea
Xinhua News Agency
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CANBERRA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- Australian scientists have, for the first time, tracked the epic journey of a young plumed egret that flew nonstop from Australia to Papua New Guinea in about 38 hours. Using GPS transmitters, researchers monitored 18...
Unknown dangers of deep sea mining
The National
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DEEP sea mining can be done in the domestic ocean boundaries and also at the international waters. The ocean waters know no boundaries and freely flow from one country zone to anther zone. Ocean waters are highly mobile and due to strong current...
LOCAL CITIZEN’S CONCERNS OVER DEEP SEA MINING IN NEW IRELAND
PNG Haus Bung
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June 20, 2025
A local citizen from Eratubu village on the west coast of Namatanai, stated that there is a need for careful consideration and consultation regarding deep sea mining in New Ireland Province. Mr. Tony Namur said the provincial government must...
Electric Mobility: A Way Forward to reduce Pollution, expert Says
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 18, 2025
Electric mobility is a way forward for the direction transport will take as the world moves away from fossil fuels. Mr. Sandeep Kumar, Climate Investment Advisor at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), stated this morning in his presentation...
OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - PMS Director: “The canonization of To Rot demonstrates that the sacrifice of missionaries continues to bear fruit”
Fides
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June 14, 2025
Saturday, 14 June 2025 Port Moresby (Agenzia Fides) – The canonization of Peter To Rot, the first Saint of Papua New Guinea, represents “a moment of joy and pride for all missionaries” in Oceania, as it confirms that “their sacrifice, commitment,...
ITLOS Judge Highlights Legal Duty To Strengthen Fisheries Enforcement At Judicial Symposium
Scoop
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HONIARA, 20 JUNE 2025 – As the Judicial Symposium 2025 wraps up today in Honiara, one of the standout moments of the three-day gathering was the keynote address delivered by Honourable. Judge Dr Kathy-Ann Brown of the International Tribunal for...
Dmakeiukl Rangers begin drone training to strengthen conservation efforts in Palau
Island Times
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June 20, 2025
On June 6, rangers from the Dmakeiukl Alliance took part in a hands-on drone training to enhance the monitoring and protection of coastal and terrestrial ecosystems in Palau. The training is part of a broader effort to strengthen the rangers’...
BRIDGING GAP ASSOCIATION’S FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ADDICTION IN PNG
PNG Haus Bung
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June 20, 2025
In the village of Kugark in South-Waghi district of Jiwaka province, a beacon of hope shines for those battling drug addiction, orphaned children, and widows. Bridging Gap Association, a unique rehabilitation centre and community initiative which...
Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position
The Conversation
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June 20, 2025
The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on the Adelaide...
Protect This Place: The Headwaters of Papua New Guinea’s Strickland River
The Good Men Project - California
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June 12, 2025
By William H. Thomas, Ph.D. Stretching northward from Papua New Guinea’s Central Range is a globally significant wilderness area located along the riverine systems that mark the intersection of the Central Range and the Star Highlands. Here the...
PNG Eyes Cement Self-Sufficiency with Mayur Deal
Papua New Guinea Today
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Mayur Industrials PNG Limited has been announced as a Gold Sponsor for the 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Summit, set to take place from August 31 to September 3, 2025, at APEC Haus in Port Moresby. Minister for International...
Marape to join King Charles III at Global Climate Conference
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 17, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has announced that he will travel to the United Kingdom next month to participate in a prestigious global conference on biodiversity, climate change, and forest conservation, hosted by His Majesty King Charles III. The...