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PNG is a long way from Sussex, England, but a developing partnership between Delwin Ketsian from Bougainville and Sarah Payne, founder of the ethical chocolate brand Cocoa Sisters saw the official launch of ‘Delwin’ chocolate bars in the UK this month.

Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru says the country's biggest problem in the last 50 years was not building a strong and robust economy like other countries.

The inconsistent power supply in the country continues to improve at a very slow pace. This has greatly affected every business operation and productivity.

Prime Minister James Marape has been asked in Parliament today to provide a full report on the total spending of the Connect PNG program since its inception in 2019.

The Fiji National Women’s Football Team arrived in Port Moresby yesterday afternoon ahead of their upcoming international friendly matches against Papua New Guinea at the National Football Stadium.

Prime Minister James Marape has assured Parliament that his government is taking urgent action to prevent Papua New Guinea from being grey listed by the Financial Action Task Force [FATF], a move that could have serious economic consequences for the country.

The Provincial Member for Northern, Gary Juffa, raised several concerns in parliament yesterday on alluvial mining activities happening up in the Wau-Bulolo area in Morobe Province.

The Department of Health is awaiting the Treasury to establish the loan arrangement for funding to commence work on the Kimbe Provincial Hospital.

Ballot papers, the indelible ink and candidate posters have arrived in Arawa, as campaigning for the Central Bougainville by-election winds down this week in preparation for polling.

PNG's second fastest men in the 100 metres Emmanuel Anis is gearing up to represent Team PNG at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau [July 29-July 9th].