Papua New Guinea rolling out red carpet for APEC but locals living in poverty
6 years, 4 months ago

Papua New Guinea rolling out red carpet for APEC but locals living in poverty

ABC  

Tears roll down Rose Maino's cheeks as she describes the past few weeks of her life. "The leaders are giving more attention on the APEC, and they've forgotten us," Mr Theophilus said. The Minister for APEC, Justin Tkatchenko, said he "absolutely" understood that sentiment but APEC was about looking to the future. "APEC is a stepping stone to better things to come," he said. "APEC meeting finishes, 'OK you all can come back to the market', it's like that."

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Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There
5 months ago

Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis – and Australia Helped Put It There

The Diplomat  

Just before Pope Francis’ recent visit to Papua New Guinea, roadside stalls selling betel nut, a mild local intoxicant, were shut down. Marape has stayed silent on the accusations, offering only meek explanations around “typing errors” and “glitches.” Against these allegations of misallocated funds, it’s noteworthy that the Australian government has loaned AU$2.5 billion to the Papua New Guinea government, …

Off-duty police and soldiers storm Papua New Guinea's parliament to demand Apec summit pay
6 years, 4 months ago

Off-duty police and soldiers storm Papua New Guinea's parliament to demand Apec summit pay

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Around 100 off-duty members of …

Key facts about APEC host Papua New Guinea
6 years, 4 months ago

Key facts about APEC host Papua New Guinea

Associated Press  

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Papua New Guinea hosts leaders from Pacific Rim countries, including the United States, Russia and China, this weekend in a coming-out party for the jungle-clad nation that is regarded as one of the world’s last frontiers for trade and investment. Although it’s resource rich, Papua New Guinea is the 21-member bloc’s most impoverished and …

APEC: PNG offers to play peacemaker at summit amid tensions between Australia and China
6 years, 4 months ago

APEC: PNG offers to play peacemaker at summit amid tensions between Australia and China

ABC  

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister says the country will do all it can to ensure there are no conflicts between China and Australia during the APEC summit. Key points: PNG says it wants to stay out of geopolitical power struggles in the Pacific Jostling between Australia, China and the US is focussing attention on PNG The PNG Government says it …

APEC 2018: Australia's defence ties with PNG on show amid growing Chinese influence in Pacific
6 years, 4 months ago

APEC 2018: Australia's defence ties with PNG on show amid growing Chinese influence in Pacific

ABC  

As Papua New Guinea hosts some of the world's most powerful leaders for the APEC summit this week, Australia's close defence ties with its Pacific neighbours will be on show. Key points: Australia has stationed 1,500 defence personnel in Port Moresby to assist with APEC summit security Fighter jets and patrol boats have also been supplied to ensure maritime and …

APEC 2018: 40 Maseratis, three cruise ships, 4,000 police and no Donald Trump
6 years, 4 months ago

APEC 2018: 40 Maseratis, three cruise ships, 4,000 police and no Donald Trump

ABC  

This week world leaders will descend on Papua New Guinea for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit, an event that has become controversial before it has even started. Key points: 15,000 people to descend on one of the world's least liveable cities Government blasted for buying 40 Maseratis for APEC delegates Australia and China splash cash and jockey for influence …

PNG Government splurges on 40 Maseratis for APEC leaders as polio returns to the country
6 years, 5 months ago

PNG Government splurges on 40 Maseratis for APEC leaders as polio returns to the country

ABC  

The Papua New Guinea Government has sparked outrage after purchasing 40 custom-made Maserati cars — specially flown in from Italy — to be used by some of the world's top leaders during this year's APEC summit. Key points: PNG buys 40 custom cars for APEC which retail from $209,000 to $345,000 Government claims it will sell the cars later at …

Papua New Guinea's FM talks Australia's efforts to help with quake recovery, China in the Pacific
6 years, 11 months ago

Papua New Guinea's FM talks Australia's efforts to help with quake recovery, China in the Pacific

ABC  

Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister says his country is looking to draw on Australia's expertise to better respond to future natural disasters after the massive earthquake that devastated PNG's Highlands in February. Key points: Mr Pato would like to see greater cooperation between China and Australia Mr Pato said PNG is working with Australia to develop disaster strategies PNG is …

Australia bankrolls Papua New Guinea APEC summit costs, stymies China
8 years, 1 month ago

Australia bankrolls Papua New Guinea APEC summit costs, stymies China

ABC  

Australian taxpayers are on track to pay at least a third of the costs of Papua New Guinea's ambitious plan to host next year's APEC summit to stave off rising Chinese influence in the poverty-stricken nation. Key points: Summit will swallow the equivalent of one-fifth of Australia's total annual aid budget to PNG Government is persuaded any retreat will risk …

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