Bougainville Elections
Ishmael Toroama will be sworn in as the Bougainvillea region’s president. Thirty years ago, he was leading troops in a rebel army during a bloody conflict in Bougainvillea, as a commander of the Bougainvillea...
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Birds of Paradise – Ellis Rowan in New Guinea
This exhibition is on at the National Library of Australia in Canberra until 8 March 2021. Ellis Rowan (1848–1922) is one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, best known for her striking wildflower paintings but...
PNG blocks Chinese plane after workers were used in vaccine testing
PNG blocks Chinese plane after workers were used in vaccine testing Sourced from the Daily Mail Papua New Guinea has turned around a plane full of Chinese workers after it was revealed a...
Helping Hands – sourced from “The National”
Medical equipment arrives. MORE than K700,000 worth of medical equipment has arrived in Port Moresby as part of a donation by Chinese business magnate Jack Ma through the Jack ma foundation. A 4000kg shipment...
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...
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...
