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1 week, 4 days ago

Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

MELBOURNE, Australia — Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal announced Thursday linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific. China has pursued its own bilateral security pact on policing with Papua New Guinea and with other South Pacific island nations which U.S. allies including Australia fear could undermine …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Why the NRL's expansion into Papua New Guinea is the most ambitious and complex move in rugby league history

ABC

There has been plenty of smoke around Papua New Guinea's entry to the NRL, but that didn't make it any less striking as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, PNG Prime Minister James Marape and NRL boss Peter V'landys confirmed there would be fire to go with it. PNG team to enter NRL under long-awaited deal with Australia Photo shows A man …

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1 week, 4 days ago

In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy

ABC

On the eve of this year's State of Origin grand final, a Papua New Guinean colleague gifted me two bright "bilum hats" — woven beanies in the traditional style of his home in the highlands of PNG. "Papua New Guineans like to show off their strength through physical contact," he says, covered in dust and wearing a huge grin after …

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Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028

ABC

Australia and Papua New Guinea have unveiled a long-awaited deal handing PNG its own NRL team, confirming the league's most ambitious expansion since formation, and notching what the federal government is hailing as a major strategic victory. "Rugby league is the national sport of Papua New Guinea and PNG deserves a national team," he said. Neither leader would be drawn …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Security pact to block China not linked to NRL deal, PNG PM says

ABC

Papua New Guinea's prime minister says his country's bid to join the NRL doesn't hinge upon a security pact, despite Australian government sources saying negotiations would see China blocked from gaining a military foothold in PNG. Before flying to Sydney on Thursday afternoon, Prime Minister James Marape said there was no "deep" security element to the NRL bid. PNG NRL …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Understanding Xi's vision for APEC family through catchphrases

China Daily

Photo taken on Nov 10, 2018 shows the aerial view of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. IN SAME BOAT "I was looking at the vast ocean when I boarded the ship, and it struck me that we are all indeed fellow passengers in the same boat," Xi said while addressing the 2018 APEC CEO Summit hosted at a distinctive setting …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Papua New Guinea's homegrown talents are ready for the game of a lifetime against New Zealand

ABC

Papua New Guinea's clash with New Zealand on Sunday isn't just a long time coming, it's the culmination of international rugby league's best kept secret. Tonga arrive at the edge of eternity in Pacific Championship final Photo shows A group of men celebrate a try in a rugby league match Tonga head into Sunday's Pacific Championship final against Australia with …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bank of China set to open first branch in PNG and gain Pacific foothold

ABC

The Bank of China is on the brink of gaining its first full foothold in the Pacific, with an application to set up a branch in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby in the final stages of approval. Pacific analyst Jess Collins from the Lowy Institute told the ABC that state-owned Bank of China would be "under pressure to report …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China

ABC

Papua New Guinea's hopes of fielding a team in Australia's NRL competition could hinge on a promise from its government not to sign a security deal with China. Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy said a PNG-based NRL team was part of Australia's "soft diplomacy". "Australia doesn't really want to have another incident where it has diplomatic egg on its …

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3 months ago

High burial costs and a crowded public morgue could force Papua New Guinea to rethink its 'taboo' around death

ABC

Outside the gates of Port Moresby's public morgue, Albert Sarufa prepares for a 150-kilometre journey to lay a family member to rest. But the city's governor says families could help too by better planning for death and changing their burial practice — including by adopting cremation, which is less common in the overwhelmingly Christian nation. "Nobody will avoid death but …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope arrives in remote jungles of Papua New Guinea, brings in a ton of humanitarian aid and toys

The Hindu

Pope Francis celebrated the Catholic Church of the peripheries on Sunday as he travelled to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea, bringing with him a ton of medicine and toys and a message of love overcoming violence for the people who live there. Francis arrived in Papua New Guinea to urge an end to the violence, including gender-based violence, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands gather for 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience of holy mass with Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea

ABC

At two o'clock in the morning, under a pitch-black sky, hundreds of Papua New Guineans made their way into a large stadium to secure a seat for what many described as a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience. Pope Francis meets with the Papua New Guinea's Governor General Sir Bob Dadae. "A country like Papua New Guinea has never had an inquiry, an investigation …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery ‘superstitions’

Associated Press

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — Pope Francis called Saturday for the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea to be particularly close to women who have been abused and marginalized, speaking out in a country where violence against women is reported to be more than twice the global average. He urged the church to be particularly close to such people …

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5 months, 1 week ago

More than 5,000 people made a home on Port Moresby's fringe. Now they're all being evicted

ABC

Wesley Lakui has been a member of Papua New Guinea's largest superannuation fund for 18 years, but this week the company forced him to tear down the family home he spent his entire savings to build. A school teacher, Mr Lakui is one of more than 5,000 people being evicted from a sprawling illegal settlement in Port Moresby, known as …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Rescuers search rubble after over 300 buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

Al Jazeera

Landslide blocked highway access to affected communities making helicopters the easiest way to reach the disaster zone. Rescue teams have arrived at the site of an enormous landslide in Papua New Guinea‘s remote highlands, helping villagers search for hundreds of people feared dead under towering mounds of rubble and mud. “At this time, we are still searching for bodies who …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 people feared dead

ABC

In short: An estimated 100 people are feared dead after a landslide hit Kaokalam Village, about 600km north-west of Port Moresby, on Friday afternoon. An estimated 100 people are feared dead after a landslide hit Kaokalam Village, about 600km north-west of Port Moresby, on Friday afternoon. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is ready to assist in recovery efforts …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Anthony Albanese, James Marape to walk Kokoda Track in symbolic Anzac Day visit, as Chinese foreign minister prepares for PNG trip

ABC

In short: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to walk part of the Kokoda Track on Anzac Day and will likely be joined by his PNG counterpart James Marape. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to walk part of the Kokoda Track on Anzac Day and will likely be joined by his PNG counterpart James Marape. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Is Christianity Marape’s Political Saving Grace in Papua New Guinea?

The Diplomat

Papua New Guinea is digging out from riots that erupted on January 10 and rapidly turned Port Moresby into a “war zone.” Crowds took advantage of police striking over tax increases, and looted and burned shops and businesses in a spree of damage estimated at 1 billion kina. What does it mean for the duel in the Pacific for influence …

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10 months ago

James Marape faces no confidence vote at a time of unprecedented crisis in PNG

ABC

It's a sticky, hot afternoon, with dozens of cars idling in a large queue for the petrol station in Port Moresby. The country's majority fuel supplier, Puma Energy, had released a simple statement giving notice that "no further supplies of fuel will be available for sale … until further notice." Concerns over Puma Energy's fuel supply in PNG have been …

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10 months ago

Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on instability in strategically vital Papua New Guinea

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — A tribal clash in Papua New Guinea’s remote highlands in which at least 26 people were killed has put a growing internal security problem under the microscope in the strategically vital South Pacific island nation that has garnered closer military attention from the United States and China. Here’s a look at some key issues surrounding Papua New …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

While drama continues to develop at home, PNG prime minister touches down in Australia for historic speech

ABC

In short: PNG's prime minister faces mounting unrest in the wake of January's deadly riots in Port Moresby, sparked by the country's poor economic prospects. Mr Marape's visit comes as China continues its efforts to expand security ties with Pacific nations, with PNG's leaders moving to reassure Australia it will not press ahead with any new policing agreements with Beijing. …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Port Moresby residents lose everything in riots blamed on dire economic situation and youth with poor prospects

ABC

Sifting through the rubble of her store in Port Moresby's south, Behori Joku is still in a complete state of shock. " Prime Minister James Marape has decried what he described as a "rogue element of our police force", who assisted looters and arsonists. "It's a concern for me, that if we gloss things over, we don't solve the problem …

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11 months, 1 week ago

At least 15 dead as rioting and looting spreads across Papua New Guinea capital amid protests on pay cut

The Independent

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11 months, 1 week ago

Riots in Papua New Guinea’s 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead

Associated Press

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea — The Papua New Guinea government worked to restore order Thursday after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s two biggest cities in flames. The Papua New Guinea government attributed the pay cut to an administrative glitch. Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said Port Moresby …

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Papua New Guinea gains a team in Australian rugby league in diplomatic push aimed at curbing China

Why the NRL's expansion into Papua New Guinea is the most ambitious and complex move in rugby league history

In a contest of influence in Papua New Guinea, Australia triumphed over China through our shared love of footy

Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028

Security pact to block China not linked to NRL deal, PNG PM says

Understanding Xi's vision for APEC family through catchphrases

Why Papua New Guinea's homegrown talents are ready for the game of a lifetime against New Zealand

Bank of China set to open first branch in PNG and gain Pacific foothold

Papua New Guinea's chance at an NRL team may hinge on a pledge not to sign a security deal with China

High burial costs and a crowded public morgue could force Papua New Guinea to rethink its 'taboo' around death

Pope arrives in remote jungles of Papua New Guinea, brings in a ton of humanitarian aid and toys

Thousands gather for 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience of holy mass with Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea

Pope urges church in Papua New Guinea to be close to women after hearing of sorcery ‘superstitions’

More than 5,000 people made a home on Port Moresby's fringe. Now they're all being evicted

Rescuers search rubble after over 300 buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with 100 people feared dead

Anthony Albanese, James Marape to walk Kokoda Track in symbolic Anzac Day visit, as Chinese foreign minister prepares for PNG trip

Is Christianity Marape’s Political Saving Grace in Papua New Guinea?

James Marape faces no confidence vote at a time of unprecedented crisis in PNG

Tribal bloodshed shines spotlight on instability in strategically vital Papua New Guinea

While drama continues to develop at home, PNG prime minister touches down in Australia for historic speech

Port Moresby residents lose everything in riots blamed on dire economic situation and youth with poor prospects

At least 15 dead as rioting and looting spreads across Papua New Guinea capital amid protests on pay cut

Riots in Papua New Guinea’s 2 biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead