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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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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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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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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

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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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

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 At least 15 people have …

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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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11 months, 1 week ago

Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets

ABC

Papua New Guinea's national cabinet has called in defence personnel to restore order in the face of major rioting and unrest in the country's capital. Key points: The civil disturbance began after police, defence and other public servants protested at Parliament House A large shopping centre was set alight in the city's centre and shops were looted The pay deduction …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Papua New Guinea, Fiji confer highest civilian awards on PM Modi

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held meetings with his counterparts from Papua New Guinea, Fiji and New Zealand on the margins of a regional summit at Port Moresby on Monday to discuss ways to deepen cooperation and to take stock of regional issues. Prime Minister Narendra Modi being honoured with Fiji’s highest honor - the Companion of the Order …

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2 years ago

Around half of Port Moresby’s population live in informal settlements. Thousands of them are facing homelessness

ABC

The land was razed when the police and bulldozers came through. "I'm confident that justice will come," said Romney Tengere, the Chairman of the settlers' group Morata One New Block Association, as he walked in for one of the hearings as dozens of other people waited outside for news. Outside court, the lawyer representing Sixth Estate, who did not want …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Australia’s Bougainville Beef

The Diplomat

After meeting with Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape in Port Moresby in mid-October, Australia’s deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, created an unintentional storm over Bougainville’s path toward independence. Marles’s comment was interpreted by Boungainville President Ishmael Toroama as support for PNG denying independence – a decision the parliament has yet to make. Toroama’s outburst prompted Marles to issue …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Princess Anne is given red-carpet welcome on day two of her Papua New Guinea trip

Daily Mail

Princess Anne was given a red-carpet welcome from schoolchildren in Papua New Guinea as she embarked the latest leg of her Southern Hemisphere tour. Anne, 71, was shown around the cooking laboratory where she was presented with homemade cakes from students A student in traditional dress during a performance for the Princess Royal at Caritas Technical Secondary School A student …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Papua New Guinea health services struggling to cope with Delta outbreak

ABC

COVID-19 cases are surging across Papua New Guinea, with all major hospitals struggling to cope as the Delta variant spreads across the country. Key points: Hospitals around PNG are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients Less than 2 per cent of PNG's total population is fully vaccinated There are high rates of hesitancy and fear about the vaccines It has prompted a …

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3 years, 6 months ago

With their AstraZeneca supplies nearing expiration, PNG comes up with creative ways to vaccinate people

ABC

A bright yellow bus rolls down a dusty road in Pari Village in Port Moresby. "The expiry date is a concern," the country's COVID-19 Incident Manager Dr Daoni Esorom said. "If you put the due date of the vaccine to the side, it's still important to get the right message across, that's critical," he said. PNG is also promoting what …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Domestic violence back in spotlight in Papua New Guinea after two boys killed

ABC

Papua New Guinea police are investigating an alleged act of filicide, with a man was taken into custody for allegedly killing his two young children. Key points: Two boys, aged three and five, have allegedly been killed by their father in Port Moresby PNG has long battled high rates of domestic violence An anti-violence advocate says PNG needs to heal …

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3 years, 8 months ago

As COVID-19 rips through PNG, I am praying the virus doesn't reach my family

ABC

All it took was a cough from my brother for all my fears about the COVID-19 outbreak in Papua New Guinea to race through my mind. Many of my friends and family members who have possible coronavirus symptoms choose not to get tested, including my brother who simply stayed at home while he was sick and inhaled hot steam to …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Australian medical team touches down in Port Moresby with emergency vaccines

ABC

A forward team of AUSMAT health specialists with an emergency vaccine supply has touched down in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby to help local health authorities deal with the spiralling coronavirus crisis there. Key points: The team includes an emergency physician and clinical toxicologist, an emergency nurse, and an environmental scientist and public health specialist They will work with …

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

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

Understanding Xi's vision for APEC family through catchphrases

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

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

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

Shopping centre torched and shops looted in Papua New Guinea after 'glitch' short-changes public servants' pay packets

Papua New Guinea, Fiji confer highest civilian awards on PM Modi

Around half of Port Moresby’s population live in informal settlements. Thousands of them are facing homelessness

Australia’s Bougainville Beef

Princess Anne is given red-carpet welcome on day two of her Papua New Guinea trip

Papua New Guinea health services struggling to cope with Delta outbreak

With their AstraZeneca supplies nearing expiration, PNG comes up with creative ways to vaccinate people

Domestic violence back in spotlight in Papua New Guinea after two boys killed

As COVID-19 rips through PNG, I am praying the virus doesn't reach my family

Australian medical team touches down in Port Moresby with emergency vaccines