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July programs set at New Britain library
New Britain Herald - Connecticut
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NEW BRITAIN — The New Britain Public Library announced its July events, aiming to educate, entertain and uplift the community through engaging activities for all ages. Stories for Every Journey, Monday, July 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Community Room:...
Super League icon appointed to board of NRL’s Papua New Guinea team
Love Rugby League
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June 27, 2025
Former Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls and Melbourne Storm star Marcus Bai has been appointed to the inaugural board of the NRL’s new franchise in Papua New Guinea. Bai is unquestionably one of the most successful Kumuls players in recent times,...
Sultan of Selangor graces unveiling of art luminary's latest exhibition
The Malaysian Star
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June 28, 2025
SHAH ALAM: Selangor's Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah honoured the unveiling of Cenderawasih, the latest series by renowned Malaysian artist Yusof Ghani. The occasion marked another milestone in Yusof’s illustrious four-decade career as a painter,...
PNG government commits K1 million to West New Britain Culture and Tourism
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 26, 2025
The Papua New Guinea government has committed a total of K1 million towards cultural preservation and tourism initiatives in West New Britain Province, announced by the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Belden Namah, during the ongoing Oil Palm...
“Model urban centre”: Deputy PM’s dream for Lae, Papua New Guinea’s second city
Business Advantage PNG
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June 26, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Lae, the Hon. John Rosso BAPNG: Can you tell us a bit about yourself? John Rosso (JR): I’d like to call myself a reluctant politician because I never wanted to run for public office, but this is now my second...
Papua New Guinea declares national HIV crisis as infections surge
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
020514. Photo RNZ. Papua New Guinea. Photo: RNZ Papua New Guinea is grappling with a severe resurgence of HIV, prompting the government to declare a National HIV Crisis. New data reveals a doubling of new infections since 2010, with an estimated...
Papua New Guinea welcomes UAE-backed takeover of Australian oil and gas giant
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
Santos is one of the largest and oldest Australian producers of oil and gas. Photo: Facebook / Santos Ltd Papua New Guinea has expressed excitement about the prospect of Dubai-owned investment firms taking over Australian oil and gas giant Santos...
Oil Palm Festival celebrates culture and sustainability in West New Britain
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 26, 2025
The Oil Palm Festival of Arts and Culture continued its vibrant celebrations yesterday, June 26, 2025, in Kapora, Kimbe, West New Britain Province. The festival, showcasing the province’s rich and diverse heritage, featured captivating displays of...
International Bulldogs: Softball trio joins national teams for summer tournaments
The Dispatch - Mississippi
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June 27, 2025
Three Bulldogs are set to travel for international softball competitions this summer, with incoming pitcher Peja Goold representing Colombia at the Pan American Championships, MSU graduate Chloe Malau’ulu representing American Samoa at the Pacific...
MELANESIAN AGREEMENT SIGNED, ANOTHER STEP IN PEACE AGREEMENT DONE
PNG Haus Bung
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June 27, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape and the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB), Ishmael Toroama, both signed the Melanesian Agreement on Thursday in Port Moresby city, marking yet again another significant step in the peace process...
Mining Jobs : Career Opportunities at Newmont Lihir Gold Mine, Papua New Guinea
Pacific Mining Watch
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June 26, 2025
Join one of the world’s leading gold producers in a high-performing team environment. Newmont Lihir Gold Limited offers rewarding careers on Lihir Island, a world-class mining location where safety, innovation, and community development are...
Lae chamber wants dept to maintain office in city
The National
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THE business community in Lae wants the Department of Lands and Physical Planning to maintain an office in the city instead of going digital, to ensure a smooth service. Lae Chamber of Commerce and Industry president John Byrne said members were...
Papua New Guinea police blame overrun system for prison breakouts
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
PNG's courts and prisons are completely overrun, Clement Dala says. Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades Police in Papua New Guinea say the country's overrun courts and prisons are behind mass breakouts from police custody. Chief Superintendent Clement Dala...
Wonderstruck: an art exhibition that will make even weary adults feel like kids again
The Guardian
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June 27, 2025
A towering archway fashioned from humble cardboard boxes stands like a portal to another world; pass beneath it and the line between ordinary and extraordinary begins to blur in captivating and unexpected ways. Wonderstruck, a major and free...
PNG and Bougainville leaders sign Melanesian Agreement to guide peace process
NBC PNG
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President Ishmael Toroama and Prime Minister James Marape sign the Melanesian Agreement as Moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae looks on (PMs Media) Prime Minister James Marape and Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama have signed the important...
Cultural Bridges: Kwoma art strengthens ties between PNG and United States
NBC PNG
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From left: her excellency, US Ambassador Yatishock, Chief Mathew Kuarchinj, PM James Marape, Tobi Borungai, Shiva Lynn Burgos (Image: Shiva Lynn Burgos) The soft hum of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York enveloped Tobi Borungai, Chairman...
Australia and Papua New Guinea: Partnering for shared economic prosperity
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 25, 2025
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Pat Conroy, has attended the Australia-Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo to continue building momentum for businesses of all sizes to engage in PNG. Papua New Guinea is one of...
MEGANESIA ALL SET SATURDAY IN PORT MORESBY CITY
PNG Haus Bung
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June 25, 2025
This weekend’s Meganesia concert is set to light up Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby city with a world-class lineup of more than 150 performers from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Indigenous Australia. Here’s your official list of artists...
Talks result in PNG and Bougainville signing 'Melanesian Agreement'
RNZ
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June 27, 2025
The Autonomous Bougainville Government President Ishmael Toroama, left, and PNG Prime Minister James Marape signed the Melanesian Agreement on Thursday. 26 June 2025. Photo: Autonomous Bougainville Government The leaders of Bougainville and Papua...
BSP Group is Diamond Sponsor to Australia-PNG business forum
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 27, 2025
BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to regional economic partnerships as a Diamond Sponsor of the 40th Australia–Papua New Guinea Business Forum and Trade Expo, contributing K40,000 to support the event’s Gala Dinner...