HIGH COMMISSION OF CANADA SUPPORTS ONE HEALTH INITIATIVE

The Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) has received vital support from the High Commission of Canada to boost its ‘One Health’ program in Papua New Guinea. This contribution will help expand TKCP’s work with the Morobe and Madang Provincial...

FDDA provides program updates on hydropower in Finschafen District

The Finschhafen District Development Authority (FDDA) is pleased to announce significant progress across its major hydropower projects, which are central to powering the district’s future development and contributing to Papua New Guinea’s green...

USS Pearl Harbor returns to San Diego after Pacific Partnership mission

Families of sailors assigned to the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor wait on the pier as the ship arrives at its homeport of San Diego, Oct. 01, 2025 after she participated in Pacific Partnership. (Ulrika...

Passion for humanity

Rising above the obstacles Zohra Johnwell retraced her childhood footsteps back to Aigris at Maus Markham near Lae, not only to reunite with her parents but also to chart a new chapter in life, driven by a passion to serve humanity. Aigris is not...

Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, on Leading a Sinking Country

The Marshall Islands, scattered in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Papua New Guinea, consists of five main islands and 29 atolls — small low-lying islands formed by coral reefs. The total land mass is roughly the size of Washington, D.C., and...

Live: Albanese condemns 'heinous' Manchester synagogue attack

25m agoThu 2 Oct 2025 at 10:34pm Anne Ruston backs demand-driven aged care package system Shadow Health Minister Anne Ruston has backed implementing a demand-driven aged care package system. A Greens-chaired parliamentary inquiry recommended the...

Greens urge government to swiftly secure release of Australians on Gaza flotilla — as it happened

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How to choose between Discovery Princess, Celebrity Edge and Oceania Riviera

Premium and luxury cruisers are going to be spoilt for choice this season. So we’ve put the three ships in these categories head-to-head so you can compare. Our verdict: These ships all offer terrific value, great food and entertainment. You can’t...

Guam at the Pacific Islands Forum: ‘Business as Usual’ Despite External Partner Ban 

At this year’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, the story that seemed to capture headlines was the decision by this year’s host, Solomon Islands, to disinvite all external partners from attendance. The reporting around this decision...

JICA extends $75 million loan to ECOM to support small coffee growers in Asia, including India

Female workers pic coffee at a farm in Amadeo, Cavite. Because of bigger pay, local male farmhands have started working construction jobs, leaving their wives to serve as farming labor. | Photo Credit: Lester Ledesma The Japan International...

Australia’s Pacific problems persist as the Red Dragon lurks

“When you come here you find friends to all – and enemies to none”, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister declared during this week’s celebrations marking his nation’s 50th anniversary of independence from Australia. James Marape’s proud assertion of...

PNG's PM says landmark treaty with Australia will strengthen its security — as it happened

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How AUKUS shapes Australia’s Pacific Islands relationship

Since its election in 2022, the Albanese government has embarked on an unprecedented campaign of diplomatic activism in the Pacific Islands. Four security agreements – with Tuvalu, Nauru, Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea – have either been formally...

World Bank appoints new director for PNG, Solomons

The World Bank has announced the appointment of Han Fraeters as the World Bank’s Division Director for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, effective September 16, 2025. New Port Moresby based position to deepen partnership and...

ORCHID GARDEN REOPENS AS LIVING TRIBUTE TO PNG’S 50 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE

Port Moresby Nature Park officially reopened its Orchid Garden on September 17, marking a significant milestone in Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The event, held at the Park’s Café Deck, brought together...

Time to move from aid to trade

WITHIN the span of a few years, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has welcomed to its shores many high-profile delegate visits. Even after the country celebrated its 50th Independence anniversary a few days ago, our Foreign Policy White Paper – the guide of...

Retired General warns PNG-Australia defence deal could violate constitution

Retired Major General Jerry Singirok (Image: Supplied) Retired Major General Jerry Singirok, former commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, has voiced strong concerns over the proposed Pukpuk mutual defence treaty with Australia, warning...

China-aided Juncao and upland rice project launched in Goroka

A new China-aided agricultural project base has officially opened in Eastern Highlands Province, aiming to boost food security and strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The Juncao and Upland Rice Technology Base, located at Waterise...

Australia scores win over China as PNG moves to lock in defence treaty

Up to 10,000 Papua New Guineans could soon serve in the Australian Defence Force under a long-awaited military agreement that’s finally been approved by Port Moresby and is expected to be signed within days. On Thursday PNG Prime Minister James...

China responds to Australia's defence treaty with PNG

China has urged Papua New Guinea not to sign any deal that might exclude or restrict third parties from cooperating with the Pacific nation, as Australia scrambles to clinch a landmark defence treaty. In a social media post, the Chinese embassy in...