World Bank Appoints New Division Director For Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, And Vanuatu

Press Release – World Bank New Port Moresby based position to deepen partnership and accelerate development results. The World Bank has announced the appointment of Han Fraeters as the World Bank’s Division Director for Papua New Guinea, Solomon...

Australia and Papua New Guinea: a relationship worth investing in

‘Australia is secure when Papua New Guinea is secure, and Papua New Guinea is secure when Australia is secure.’ So said Billy Joseph, PNG’s minister for defence, at the ASPI Defence Conference in June. This sentiment underpinned the intent of both...

World News | PM Modi Thanks Former UK PM Rishi Sunak, Papua New Guinea PM James Marape for Birthday Wishes

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his birthday wishes on Wednesday. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Thank you, Rishi, for your warm greetings." Also Read | Narendra...

PM Modi thanks former UK PM Rishi Sunak, Papua New Guinea PM James Marape for birthday wishes

New Delhi [India], September 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his birthday wishes on Wednesday. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Thank you, Rishi, for your warm greetings." Thank you Rishi for...

Papua New Guinea Extends Woodlark Mining Lease

Papua New Guinea’s government has thrown its weight behind Geopacific Resources Ltd., granting the company more time to develop its flagship Woodlark Gold Project in Milne Bay Province. Mining Minister Rainbo Paita has approved an extension to...

Frieda River Marks Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary

Frieda River Ltd. (FRL) is celebrating Papua New Guinea’s 50th year of independence, congratulating the people and government on this historic milestone. FRL reaffirmed its commitment to work with communities, stakeholders, and the government to...

From colony to nation: Papua New Guinea’s journey to independence

Papua New Guinea is a country internationally recognized for its natural wonders, including its pristine coral reefs, and for hosting spectacular cultural events, like the Goroka Show, where over a hundred different tribes come together in a...

PM Marape on the next 50 years for Papua New Guinea: 'We have more work to do'

Photo: Teuila Fuatai Papua New Guinea is celebrating 50 years of independence in true Melanesian style with plenty of dance and music. But amid the colour and festivities, its people are acutely aware there are significant challenges ahead for the...

From 1975 to today: Papua New Guinea reflects on 50 years of nationhood

Today, Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. This achievement is being celebrated throughout the country, with major festivities planned in Port Moresby, PNG’s capital. Leaders from around the region will be in...

Xi's special envoy attends PNG's 50th independence anniversary events

People stand in front of a statue of Papua New Guinea's first Prime Minister Michael Somare during a flag raising ceremony at Parliament House in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, September 16, 2025. /VCG People stand in front of a statue of Papua...

Australia to ‘totally integrate’ armed forces with Papua New Guinea amid growing concerns over China

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Monash expert: 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea Independence

Tuesday 16 September will mark the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence from Australia in 1975. A Monash expert is available to discuss the nature of Australia’s colonial rule before 1975 as well as the post-colonial relationship...

Japan to offer heavy machinery to Papua New Guinea as security aid

Japan plans to offer Papua New Guinea's military heavy machinery for disaster response and road construction through its security assistance program, government sources said Saturday, as Tokyo apparently seeks closer alignment with the Pacific...

Diplomats plant saplings in their mother’s name

Diplomats from 70 countries planted saplings at the PBG Ground, Delhi Ridge on Thursday as part of the Delhi Government’s 15-day ‘Sewa Pakhwada’ to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s75th birthday. A total of 75 diplomats, along with Union...

Papua New Guinea national carrier takes delivery of its first Airbus 220 aircraft

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of the A220, which is now flying with carriers on five continents. The...

Is the Green Climate Fund starting to deliver for the Pacific?

For Pacific Island countries, securing enough money to deal with the consequences of climate change has proved an arduous task. Despite facing existential threats from rising seas and collapsing fisheries, the region has struggled to tap into the...

The most dangerous bird that looks like a dinosaur: Inside the world of the Southern cassowary

The southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) is one of the most extraordinary birds in the world, and also one of the most dangerous. Native to the dense tropical rainforests of Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and northeastern Australia, this...

PNG CR Services teams up with Australian firm to bring dome shelters to Papua New Guinea

A local project services company is partnering with a leading Australian manufacturer to introduce innovative dome shelter solutions across Papua New Guinea. PNG CR Services Company announced its strategic collaboration with Container Domes...

Michaelia Cash: Albo’s pacific stumbles leave Aussies with nothing more than excuses

Anthony Albanese promised a new era of diplomacy in the Pacific. He promised seriousness, depth, and outcomes. What we are seeing instead is failure, drift, and humiliation. The Albanese Government appears more focused on chasing applause at the...

Xi's special envoy to attend Papua New Guinea's 50th independence anniversary celebrations

BEIJING, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy and Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu will travel to Papua New Guinea to attend its 50th independence anniversary celebrations from Sept. 15 to 17, at the...