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The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

The phrase ‘fuzzy wuzzy angels’ is far from affectionate – it reflects 500 years of racism

This article contains mention of racist terms in historical context.

The Conversation

PNG PM Marape leads Pacific tributes to Pope Francis

Pope Francis is being remembered in the Pacific as a leader for the region, visiting in 2024 and canonising the first Papua New Guinean.

AAP

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Peter Dutton has downplayed rare election-period comments from the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea, who says he prefers a Labor win.

AAP

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India Appoints New Envoys to Malawi and Papua New Guinea

The Indian government has announced two key diplomatic appointments: Amararam Gujjar and Rajeev Kumar as the next High Commissioner of India. Read more on Dynamite News

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PNG PM Marape triumphant over no-confidence vote

Prime Minister James Marape has survived a no-confidence vote in Papua New Guinea's parliament, with three quarters of MPs backing his leadership.

AAP

Concerns over unprecedented PNG Facebook block

Opposition politicians, academics and the media council have voiced alarm over the Papua New Guinea government's move to block Facebook.

AAP

Papua New Guinea Lifts Ban On Forest Carbon Credits

Papua New Guinea will "immediately" lift a ban on forest carbon credit schemes, the Pacific nation's climate minister told AFP on Thursday, opening up its vast wilderness to offset global emissions.

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Economic growth to moderate in the Pacific: report

Fresh economic forecasts for the Pacific show the blue continent can expect moderating growth in the next two years.

AAP

PNG Prime Minister Marape set for no-confidence motion

The leadership of James Marape will be tested in parliament next week when Papua New Guinea MPs debate a vote of no confidence.

AAP

Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake

The shallow quake was centred offshore, 120 miles from island of New Britain

The Independent UK

King tells of his flying days as he unveils plane for humanitarian airline

The Cessna aircraft will ferry everything from critically ill patients to coffee bean harvests across Papua New Guinea.

The Independent UK

How Pope Francis has been spending his days after pneumonia battle

The Vatican has provided new insight into the pope’s convalescence after his five-week hospital stay

The Independent UK

'One of the greatest': PNG trailblazer Olam retires

Papua New Guinea rugby league legend Justin Olam has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL following a persistent knee issue.

AAP

Fitting the ‘missing puzzle pieces’ – research sheds light on the deep history of social change in West Papua

Owing to its violent political history, West Papua’s vibrant human past has long been ignored.

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Australian prosecutors drop assault charge against Papua New Guinea lawmaker

Australian prosecutors have dropped a charge against a Papua New Guinea government minister accused of assaulting a woman in Sydney

AAP

Aust assault case against influential PNG minister ends

Australian prosecutors have dropped an assault case alleging a powerful member of the Papua New Guinea cabinet attacked a woman, injuring her face.

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Economic doubts cloud Bougainville's path to self-rule

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's fears over Bougainville's economic viability loom as a major barrier to the region's hopes for independence.

The Guardian - UK

In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king

Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects

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Knee issue could force Tigers' Olam into retirement

Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam could be forced to retire from the NRL as the Wests Tigers centre battles knee issues.

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Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.

The Conversation

A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer

Today, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles began negotiations with his Papua New Guinean counterpart, Billy Joseph, on a defence treaty. This builds on the bilateral security agreement signed between the countries in 2023.

AAP

PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm's length

Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.

AAP

PALM Pacific worker scheme expands to childcare

The government is trialling the expansion of a Pacific labour mobility scheme to enlist Papua New Guinean childcare workers.

AAP

Aust funds PNG port upgrade amid race for influence

Australia is funding a major port upgrade in the Pacific as it jostles for influence among neighbouring countries.

The Guardian - AU

Sir Julius Chan, Papua New Guinea’s last ‘founding father’, dies aged 85

Outpouring of grief after death of Chan, the son of a migrant Chinese father and Indigenous mother, who served as prime minister twice

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