Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 cases.
Papua New Guinea’s COVID-19 cases. Sourced from Loop PNG On Monday evening, the National Pandemic Controller issued the latest data, which brings the total to 111. It was reported that the new case is...
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Historical monuments in the Gazelle District
At a time of considerable debate around the world about the role of historical monuments, the Gazelle District Development Authority Board has made a policy decision basing its strategy on the potential tourism...
PNG IN THE NEWS
Featuring articles and news reports about contemporary Papua New Guinea—also included are the nation’s sporting achievements and events, and stories about young people doing interesting things— we encourage young people to become involved in...
State of Emergency Extended from The National
ONLY Prime Minister James Marape and State of Emergency Controller David Manning are the authorised persons to release information to the public on Covid-19 matters. Manning, also the Police Commissioner, said Marape could delegate...
Cable Network
Cable network to ease communication challenges March 20, 2020 Sourced from The National Business, with thanks. COMMUNICATION challenges for the people of Manus will be a thing of the past as the province witnessed...
PNG Lockdown
PNG Covid-19 Lockdown March 20, 2020 Sourced from The National – Main Stories By REBECCA KUKU ALL inbound flights to the country will stop from Sunday in a “seven-day lockdown” directive to reduce the chances of...
Bougainville – Another geologist killed
A GEOLOGIST from Thailand employed by a Filipino-owned mining company is dead after allegedly shot by disgruntled landowners in a remote mountainous area of Bougainville, Bougainville Police Commander Francis Tokura says. Tokura said he...
Rabaul Vendor
Rabaul sunshine getting too hot for handicraft ANTHONY ToUraliu, 75, from Rababat village in the Livuan Reimber Local Level Government in Gazelle district braves the sun to sell handicraft to tourists. He and other...
Tropicana Billfish Tournament, November 2019
The record breaking 2019 Tropicana Billfish Tournament in East New Britain tagged and released 245 Blue Marlins and three sailfish over eight days, a record in PNG Game Fishing Club history. This surpasses the...
PNG in the News
Featuring articles and news reports about contemporary Papua New Guinea—also included are the nation’s sporting achievements and events, and stories about young people doing interesting things— we encourage young people to become involved in...
New name for PNGAA journal – entries due 14 January 2020
You are invited to suggest a new name for the quarterly journal of the Papua New Guinea Association of Australia Inc. (PNGAA) Your PNGAA committee is acting on popular member sentiment to refresh our...
About the PNGAA Collection – Cheryl Marvell, 2019 PNGAA Christmas Luncheon
Hello everyone, I have been in the job of Archivist of the PNGAA Collection since the end of August 2019. The lovely Murrough Benson, our Treasurer, took me through the ropes and showed me...
Bougainville poll supports independence
The people of Bougainville have voted overwhelmingly in favour of becoming independent from Papua New Guinea. 97% of the Bougainville population endorsed the vote promised as part of a 2001 peace agreement to...
PNG ‘Chalkies’ Honoured by NSW Department of Education
The NSW Department of Education has paid tribute to a unique group of former teachers who served our country during the Vietnam War period. (L-R) Christopher Charles, Director, School Operations and Performance, Ken Boston,...
Bougainville Referendum
On 23 November this year, Bougainvilleans will vote in a referendum to decide whether they wish to stay part of Papua New Guinea or become an independent nation. It is perhaps the high point...
