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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister to Address Australian Parliament Amid Escalating Pacific Security Concerns with China

Posted on 12 February 2024

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, is expected in Canberra this week to discuss ongoing geopolitical issues regarding Australia, China, and PNG. Marape is among the first to be…
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Ongoing recovery and extended state of emergency following Bougainville eruption

Posted on 24 August 2023

Last Wednesday it was voted in that the State of Emergency, declared after last month’s eruption of Mount Bagana on the island of Bougainville, has been extended for a maximum two…
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New PNG media policy threatens press freedom

Posted on 01 March 2023

A new media law is being proposed in PNG, reestablishing the Papua New Guinea Media Council (PNGMC) to have licensing control over journalists. The PNGMC has historically been a separate,…
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Earthquake in PNG

Posted on 19 September 2022

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Eastern Highlands province, In Papua New Guinea, on 11 September 2022.

Early information from the affected area indicated moderate to heavy damages to dwellings made…
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