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International cocoa/chocolate experts visit Amazon Bay


‎At least ten international Cocoa and chocolate experts are in the country visiting local cocoa farmers, this week, in the Amazon Bay in Central Province, accompanied by PNGs own Queen Emma Chocolate of Paradise Food industry General Manager, Karina Makori.
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‎The team arrived in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, over the weekend before travelling by road and motorboat to Amazon Bay.
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‎This is the second cocoa tourism adventure by international experts to PNG, aimed at giving the cocoa tourist first-hand experience about rural cocoa farming.

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SP joins Chiefs as major partner

Papua New Guinea Chiefs have welcomed SP Lager on board as the latest Major Partner with the new franchise preparing to make their debut in the 2028 NRL Season.

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Gulf secures 80% of Papua LNG tier one benefit

After three months of negotiations, the multi-billion-kina Papua LNG Project has reached a significant milestone, with Gulf Province securing 80 percent of the Tier One benefits and Central Province receiving 20 percent.

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ICCC warns PMV and taxi operators against unapproved fare hikes

Public Motor Vehicle [PMV] and taxi operators in Port Moresby are planning to increase fares from Friday, but the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission [ICCC] says operators cannot increase fares without its approval.

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Family petitions over killing of Imbonggu man in Port Moresby

The Olgai/Welali tribesmen of Imbonggu District, Southern Highlands Province, have lodged a formal petition over the killing of 30-year-old father of three, Stanley Kera, in Port Moresby on September 14, 2026.

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US embassy champions digital future for PNG

The United States Chargé d’ Affaires to Papua New Guinea Alex M. Berenberg recently highlighted the US government’s expanding role in Papua New Guinea’s digital future.

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PNG Indonesia international land border to host small business trade fair

No man's land at Wutung International land border seperating Papua New Guinea and Indonesia will connect both nations through the Border Trade Fair, starting Thursday.

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Hailstorm batters food gardens in Enga

A heavy hailstorm has damaged food gardens and vegetation across four wards in Pilikambi LLG, Laiagam District, Enga Province.

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20 factory made guns surrendered in Koroba Lake Kopiago District

Four communities in Koroba–Lake Kopiago District, Hela Province, have voluntarily surrendered 20 factory-made firearms, more than 50 homemade guns, a hand grenade and various traditional weapons, including bows and arrows.

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PNG Indonesia international land border to host small business trade fair

No man's land at Wutung International land border seperating Papua New Guinea and Indonesia will connect both nations through the Border Trade Fair, starting Thursday.

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