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Australia, Papua New Guinea Delay Signing Security Deal

(MENAFN) Australia did not finalize a significant defense accord with Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, as both governments indicated the deal would be endorsed after undergoing required Cabinet reviews, reportedly due to apprehensions regarding...

6.0-Magnitude Quake Jolts Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Region

(MENAFN) A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's New Ireland region on Tuesday afternoon, the German Research Center for Geosciences confirmed. The tremor, which occurred at 1659 GMT, was centered at a relatively shallow depth...

Australia, Papua New Guinea Hold Off on Security Agreement

(MENAFN) Australia's much-anticipated security agreement with Papua New Guinea (PNG) was delayed on Wednesday, with both countries indicating that it would be finalized after internal Cabinet procedures are completed. Australian Prime Minister...

High Arctic Overseas Announces Automated Share Purchase Plan

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High...

Delores J. Dillard Recounts Journey of Faith and Purpose in Papua New Guinea, 1983

A Personal Account of Determination, Faith, and a Mission to Papua New Guinea LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when faith leads you to an unknown land? In “Papua New Guinea, 1983,” Delores J....

Minister Dion George welcomes Green Climate Fund’s USD 40 million approval for SANBI

A grant of just over USD 40 million to support nature-based disaster risk reduction over eight years. Benefits for over 5 million South Africans, particularly in vulnerable communities, through enhanced resilience and adaptive capacity. SANBI’s...

From Learner to Leader in Sea and Human Security: Loretta Dilu, Papua New Guinea

Loretta is an academic and researcher in Papua New Guinea. Specializing in strategic management, she has always sought to apply insights from her studies to make meaningful contributions to society. When she learned about the UNITAR training...

UNITAR and Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Intelligence Unit Partner to Strengthen AML/CFT/CPF Measures

11 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on...

SigniFlow and PNG DataCo Partner to Launch Secure eSignature Platform in Papua New Guinea

SigniFlow & PNG DataCo launch a secure, locally hosted eSignature platform in PNG, ensuring compliance with data sovereignty and digital governance policies. PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SigniFlow, a...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) National Power Sector Forum

Description Government of PNG and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have agreed on the need of a National Power Sector Forum that will bring all key players in the sector and senior government decision makers in one place to discuss the sector...

Australian Government Prevails in Climate Lawsuit

(MENAFN) The Australian authorities have secured a significant legal victory in a prominent environmental case brought forward by citizens of island communities threatened by the consequences of global warming. The court case, which has attracted...

WaterStep Launches Projects to Empower Students through Menstrual Health Management in Papua New Guinea, DRC & Kenya

WaterStep launches initiative to reach 1.3 million students over three years. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WaterStep, a global organization dedicated to improving access to safe water and sanitation...

Island Passage Exploration Summarizes 2024 and Launches 2025 Exploration Campaign on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea

ARAWA, Papua New Guinea, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Island Passage Exploration Limited (IPX or the “Company”) continues to explore the Isina exploration license (EL02) and achieve various milestones with its partner Isina Resource Holdings...

K92 Mining Announces Major Regional Exploration Update: Significant Expansion of Arakompa Deposit, Discovery of Porphyry-Style Mineralization from Arakompa Southernmost Step-Out, and Substantial 3.5 km by 3.5 km New Mineralized System Discovered at Wera

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce its fifth set of drilling results consisting of 24 holes for total results of 67 holes...

PNG High Commissioner, Soaki accompanies Minister of Education and Human Resource Development on joint delegation visit to Papua New Guinea.

PNG High Commissioner, Soaki accompanies Minister of Education and Human Resource Development on joint delegation visit to Papua New Guinea. The High Commissioner of Solomon […]

Great Pacific Gold Appoints New Country Manager, Papua New Guinea

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Pacific Gold Corp. ("Great Pacific Gold,” “GPAC,” or the "Company") (TSXV: GPAC) (OTCQX: FSXLF) (Germany: V3H) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ron Gawi as Country...

ADB, Papua New Guinea Agree on Action Plan to Accelerate Project Implementation

PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (11 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) today agreed on a timebound action plan to accelerate the implementation and improve the performance of ADB-financed...

Deputy Under Secretary Farrell to Travel to Australia, Fiji, Palau, and Papua New Guinea to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 30, 2024 Contact: Office of Public Affairs Email: publicaffairs@trade.gov Phone: 202-482-3809 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Diane Farrell will travel to...

UN Chief Demands Global Finance Overhaul for Climate Justice

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged urgent reforms in the global financial system to significantly increase developing countries’ involvement, highlighting their frontline exposure to the severe effects of climate...

High Arctic Overseas Announces Annual General and Special Meeting Results

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Arctic...