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PNG is carbon negative

Papua New Guinea is eligible to access Green Climate funding or GCF GCF Executive Director Mafalda Daurte when addresing Prime Misinster James Marape , board and digniteries of the 42 GCF meeting says PNG is not carbon neutral but carbon negative. Mr Marape expressed satisfaction highlighting that PNG can now get funding for mitigation and […]

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Papua New Guinea hosts 42nd Green Climate Fund Board Meeting

Papua New Guinea through the Climate Change and Development Authority or CCDA will have the opportunity to showcase its global leadership in climate mitigation and adaptation, climate finance mobilization, sustainable development, and environmental stewardship. This is through hosting the high level 42nd Green Climate Fund or GCF Board Meeting, today. PNG’s selection as host highlights […]

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Palau welcomes the Pacific

In a spectacular opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games last night [Sunday, June 29th], all 23 participating nations and territories were welcomed by the host country, Palau. This is the second time Palau has hosted the Pacific Mini Games; the first was in 2005. Making his speech at the opening ceremony, President of […]

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PNG Bible Church 2025 Annual Women’s Retreat underway in Kamuga District, Tambul Nebilyer

The Kamuga District of PNG Bible Church is currently hosting the 2025 women’s retreat. Hundreds of women from 29 Districts or over 900 local churches across the country including the foreign missions have flocked into the campsite in Kulimb area of Upper Nebilyer, Tambul Nebilyer district since Monday this week. This convention is the first […]

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National Court throws out Don Polye’s 2022 Election win

The National Court has declared the 2022 election for the Kandep Open seat void, ruling that illegal practices, undue influence, and a blatantly invalid declaration by the Returning Officer [RO] undermined the integrity of the poll. Petitioner Luke Alfred Manase successfully challenged the election of Don Pomb Polye [first respondent], with the Court upholding two […]

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PNG and Bougainville leaders sign Melanesian Agreement to guide peace process

Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama have signed the important Melanesian Agreement in Port Moresby. The agreement sets a peaceful and clear path for the next steps in the Bougainville peace process. The signing was witnessed by Moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae, government ministers, members of the Bougainville Parliamentary Committee, senior officials, and […]

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NRL boss shuts down Bennett- PNG coaching speculation

National Rugby League chief executive Andrew Abdo has dismissed reports linking veteran coach Wayne Bennett to the head coaching role for the Papua New Guinea NRL franchise. Speaking to 9News after his visit to Port Moresby for the official announcement of PNG’s inaugural NRL board, Abdo clarified that no decisions have been made regarding the […]

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Cultural Bridges: Kwoma art strengthens ties between PNG and United States

The soft hum of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York enveloped Tobi Borungai, Chairman of the Kwoma Arts Group, and Mathew Kuarchinj, Chief of Mariwai Village, as they stepped into the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing. Their eyes traced the intricate designs etched onto 250 painted sago palm branches—each a symbol of Kwoma identity, […]

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Hela provincial government and NYDA working to set up youth council

The Hela Provincial Government and the National Youth Development Authority [NYDA] met today in Tari to plan better support for young people in the province. The meeting focused on setting up new Youth Development Councils in Komo-Hulia and Magarima districts. It also looked at restarting youth councils in Tari-Pori and Koroba-Kopiago, which were first set […]

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PNG Ports pushes to make Lae Industrial Park the nation’s economic powerhouse

PNG Ports Corporation is spearheading efforts to transform Lae into the economic heart of Papua New Guinea through the development of a state-of-the-art Industrial Park. Lae Port which is the largest, busiest, and most economically strategic among PNG Ports Corporation’s 15 regulated ports, is primed for expansion due to its proximity to key shipping routes […]