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Plan to address crosscutting health issues in PNG

The National Health Security Program launched on Monday aims to strengthen health security in PNG through a one-health approach supported by USAID Global Health Program.

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Prime Minister Marape says Japan is “a steadfast friend”

Prime Minister James Marape wants to see the 49-year-old bilateral relations with Japan expand to defence, trade, foreign affairs, and additional investment in liquefied natural gas development in PNG.  

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Vele and Mara to carry PNG Flag at the Paris Olympic Games

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee today announced Georgia-Leigh Vele and Gibson Mara as the flag bearers for Team PNG at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

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Team PNG announces final roster for Paris 2024 Olympic

Team Papua New Guinea [PNG]today announced the completion of its roster for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with a total of six athletes set to represent the nation in various disciplines.

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PNG – Indonesia 3rd Leaders’ Dialogue

The governments of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have agreed to boost people-to-people relations and increase trade over the international land border.

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Toua sends inspirational message to Morea Baru ahead of Olympic Games

Veteran Olympian Dika Toua delivered an inspiring message to Morea Baru, who will be representing the country in the code of weightlifting at the Olympic Games in Paris.

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Vele optimistic on first Olympic appearance

Papua New Guinea swimming sensation Georgia-Leigh Vele will attend her first ever Olympic Games in what she describes as one of the most exhilarating news of a lifetime.

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Roadblock in Simbu causes inconvenience for travelling passengers

Several sections of the Highlands Highway in the Simbu Province have been blocked off by disgruntled people over the nonpayment of disaster funds.

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PNG Local Level Government elections to be delayed for another 2 months

The countries Local Level Government elections schedule to start on the 25th of this month has been further deferred to the 26th of September this year.

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Tarutia: more business dialogue needed between PNG and Indonesia


President of the PNG Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ian Tarutia, says Papua New Guinea and Indonesia need to have regular business dialogues to strengthen the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding signed by both countries.

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