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Three schools in Madang receive cocoa seedlings under Govt programme
The National
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MORE than 600 cocoa seedlings have been distributed to three schools in Madang under the Papua New Guinea agriculture commercialisation and diversification programme (PACD) supported by the Government and the World Bank. Karkar Secondary, Anul...
Andrew Betteridge appointed country head of ANZ PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 19, 2025
ANZ has announced the appointment of Andrew Betteridge as its country head ANZ Papua New Guinea (PNG), reporting to managing director Tammy Medard, Institutional Banking Australia and PNG, subject to regulatory approval. Mr Betteridge has been...
Juffa backs palm oil policy
The National
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NORTHERN Governor Gary Juffa says he will support the National Palm Oil Policy 2025-30 in Parliament to ensure that Papua New Guinea benefits from the country’s top commodity – palm oil. A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Oro...
New Zealand military team completes live-mortar training exercise with PNG
The National
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A NEW Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent from the First (NZ) Brigade and joint support group successfully concluded a milestone exercise in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The programme included the first high-explosive live-fire training with the...
Max eyes NRL dream. Hunters centre finds fresh fire in PNG’s 2028 entry
The National
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FOR SP PNG Hunters centre Alex Max, the announcement of Papua New Guinea’s entry into the NRL as the 18th franchise in 2028 was more than historic — it was personal. “Yeah, when I heard about it, I felt heavy and excited,” Max said. “It also...
New Australia-Vanuatu deal won't replicate Falepili-style agreement - Pacific expert
RNZ
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August 17, 2025
Senior ministers from Australia and Vanuatu initialled the Nakamal Agreement at the top of Mount Yasur. (ABC News: Lillyrose Welwel) Photo: ABC News / Lillyrose Welwel A Pacific analyst and commentator says it is unlikely that Vanuatu will agree...
Disturbing history behind company in Santos takeover bid
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 17, 2025
The gloves are off. The battle for control of oil and gas giant Santos moved up a gear this week after Ryan Stokes, chairman of Beach Energy and son of billionaire Kerry, took a swipe at the Abu Dhabi government's tilt for a large slice of...
New Zealand victors over Papua New Guinea as Tahiti and Cook Islands draw
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand have confirmed their place in the Quarter-Finals at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship after a comfortable 11-0 victory over Papua New Guinea in Suva. The defending champions got off to the perfect start, taking the lead in only the third...
Pacific Lime and Cement approves Papua New Guinea lime venture
International Cement Review
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August 14, 2025
News / Building Bulletin 14 August 2025 Pacific Lime and Cement, previously known as Mayur Resources, has approved the final investment decision to go ahead with the Central Lime Project (CLP), Papua New Guinea's first vertically integrated lime...
"This was bizarre": underwater photographer captures curious interaction on Papua New Guinea reef
Discover Wildlife
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August 14, 2025
Christmas tree worms, as you might guess from their festive name, are colourful reef critters that look like tiny Christmas trees. But when potential danger gets too close – whoosh – these shy little worms vanish back into their burrows. But one...
Sandy Olsen returns to Australia in local VP, Corporate & External Affairs role
Travel Weekly
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August 18, 2025
Carnival Corporation & plc has announced the return of Sandy Olsen to Australia in the role of vice president, Corporate & External Affairs for Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific in a move set to rebuild the brand locally after it retired...
Poplar forms first Sister City connection with Papua New Guinea
Superior Telegram - Minnesota
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August 14, 2025
POPLAR — An international connection was celebrated during the Poplar Village Board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12. Board Trustee Kory Gilderman traveled to the other side of the world in July to formalize a sister city partnership between the village...
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 19 August
RNZ
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August 19, 2025
New Zealand v Samoa, National Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands. Photo: DJ Mills / Phototek.nz Football Defending champions New Zealand, and Group B opposition New Caledonia, recorded wins in their opening pool matches at the Oceania Under-16...
FFA receives US$6m from US under Economic Assistance Agreement
Solomon Star
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August 18, 2025
HONIARA: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) on Friday received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the Government of the United States of...
Fisheries forum receives K248mil under assistance agreement
The National
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THE Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has received the US$60 million (about K248.7 million) payment for 2024 under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) – associated with the Treaty on Fisheries with the United States of America. FFA...
Papua New Guinea opens seafood storage, distribution facility in southern China
SeafoodSource
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Papua New Guinea’s National Fisheries Authority has opened a cold-storage and distribution facility in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. The facility will serve as a direct distribution point for species caught off Papua New Guinea like...
Australia's Santos flags delay in finalising ADNOC-led offer beyond deadline
Zawya
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Australia's Santos said on Tuesday that Abu Dhabi's National Oil Company (ADNOC)-led international consortium would not be able to finalise an $18.7 billion takeover bid for at least another four weeks, missing the August 22 deadline. The...
Foreign Office puts 72 countries on 'do not travel' list with UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks and legal differences with the UK. The Foreign Office has placed a string of countries on a "do...
AFL PNG ACADEMY SET FOR PACIFIC NATION’S CHALLENGE
PNG Haus Bung
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August 17, 2025
The AFL Under- 17 Pacific Nations Challenge is coming up in September from the 12th to the 14th in Cairns, Australia and the youngsters from Papua New Guinea (PNG) are also participating, an opportunity of a lifetime for upcoming players, coaches...
Surrey's 99-year-old Second World War veteran shares his memories of being stationed in the Pacific
SurreyLive
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August 17, 2025
A 99-year-old Second World War veteran from Staines has shared his experiences fighting on a Pacific island, where he recalls witnessing freed prisoners of war as well as the celebrations which took place following the end of the war in the East....