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Landslide Leaves Twenty Dead in Papua New Guinea Village

(MENAFN) A catastrophic landslide has claimed at least 20 lives with numerous individuals feared buried beneath debris after striking a remote village in Papua New Guinea's Enga province, state-run media confirmed Friday. The deadly slide engulfed...

Papua New Guinea considers age restrictions for social media platforms

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering introducing age limits for social media use in the country, according to reports. The government plans to present a proposed social media law to parliament later this month following Cabinet approval. Under...

Papua New Guinea Weighs Limiting Social Media Access for Teens

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering new legislation that would impose age restrictions on social media usage, aiming to tighten control over online activity in the Pacific nation, media reported Friday. The government plans to introduce the...

Papua New Guinea Weighs Age Limits for Social Media Use

(MENAFN) Papua New Guinea is considering implementing age-based restrictions on social media usage within the Pacific Island country, a news outlet reported on Friday. The administration is anticipated to introduce a proposed law regarding social...

Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Jolts Northern Papua New Guinea

(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake measuring 6.6 in magnitude rocked northern Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Initially reported as a 6.7 magnitude quake, the USGS later revised its assessment to 6.6. The...

Australia, Papua New Guinea Seal Landmark Mutual Defense Agreement

(MENAFN) In a major strategic move amid rising regional tensions, Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) signed a groundbreaking security treaty on Monday, binding both nations to come to each other’s military aid in the event of an armed attack....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

K92 Mining Announces Strong Q3 Production Results – 44,323 oz AuEq Produced Plus 4,893 oz AuEq in Commissioning Stockpile and Significant Stage 3 Expansion Progress Achieved

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- K92 Mining Inc. (“K92” or the “Company”) (TSX: KNT; OTCQX: KNTNF) is pleased to announce production results for the third quarter (“Q3”) of 2025 from its Kainantu Gold Mine in Papua...

Australia, PNG ink defense agreement amid regional conflicts

(MENAFN) Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a new security agreement that grants Australia access to PNG’s military facilities and personnel, with both countries agreeing to support each other in the event of an attack. The pact was...