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THE Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have completed joint training in Port Moresby, strengthening capability, interoperability and cooperation under the PNG-Australia alliance. The activity brought together the 1st Royal Pacific Islands Regiment (1RPIR) and the ADF's visiting 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Soldiers trained using the Up-Armoured Land Cruisers gifted to the PNGDF by Australia in late 2025. The exercise tested skills developed

THE Royal Australian Navy survey ship HMAS Leeuwin has successfully concluded a five-week hydrographic survey deployment to Papua New Guinea (PNG), supporting safer navigation, strengthening maritime cooperation, and enhancing defence ties between Australia and PNG. Conducted from July 13 to Aug 16, 2026, the mission focused on surveying uncharted waters in Morobe Province. HMAS Leeuwin mapped coastal and offshore areas, conducted beach and littoral surveys, and collected tid

John D. Lewins, K92 CEO & director (right), Anne Giardini, K92 Board chair (left), with the James Marape, Prime Minister of PNG, during the stage three expansion process plant inauguration. K92 Mining Ltd, the operator of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province, announces its planned leadership succession. John Lewins will transition from chief executive officer to non-executive chair of the Board, with David Medilek, K92's current president and chief operating

IN a historic show of community spirit and governmental support, the people of Kambang Mandai in the Gena Waugla Local Level Government (LLG) in Chimbu witnessed the official ribbon-cutting of a new Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE) classroom on Aug 7. The eventwas officiated by the local Member of Parliament and newly appointed Minister for Education, Francis K. Siune. The new facility, constructed at an approximate cost of K300,000, stands as a testament to grass

AUSTRALIA has reinforced its support for disaster preparedness and resilience in Papua New Guinea through the handover of specialist earthquake monitoring equipment under the LaeShakeAware project. The equipment was transported from Australia aboard Australian Defence Vessel (ADV) Reliant and formally handed over during an event at Lae Port on Saturday, Aug 7. The equipment will strengthen Papua New Guinea’s capacity to understand, monitor and respond to earthquake hazards,

FOUR Australian volunteers have arrived in Papua New Guinea to share skills and work alongside local organisations supporting communities in Port Moresby, Goroka and Buka. The volunteers, part of the Australian Volunteers Programme, will be based in Port Moresby, Goroka and Buka, partnering with Papua New Guinean organisations in emergency services, organisational development, finance and communications. The Australian Volunteers Programme is an Australian Government initia

Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) ability to analyse and respond to the strategic environment has been strengthened following the graduation of 30 intelligence operators from the Intelligence Operators Course. THE Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) ability to analyse and respond to the strategic environment has been strengthened following the graduation of 30 intelligence operators from the Intelligence Operators Course last month. Held over three weeks under th

Dr Nime Kapo, Managing Director of the Papua New Guinea Biosecurity Authority, delivering remarks on behalf of the Minister for Agriculture Hon. John Boito, during the FAO High-Level Event on the Global Partnership Programme for Transboundary Animal Diseases (GPP-TAD) at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, on 24 July 2026. Photo Credit: (c) FAO/Giuseppe Carotenuto. Editorial use only. Copyright (c) FAO.

THE Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has announced the successful installation of a new BSP EFTPOS machine at the Kundiawa tax office in Chimbu, further strengthening taxpayer services and improving payment accessibility for businesses and individuals in the province.Acting Commissioner General Sam Loi commended the strong collaboration between the IRC Finance and Administration Team, Bank South Pacific (BSP), and the Chimbu Provincial Tax Office in delivering the new paymen

PNG Correctional Service Commissioner Noel Sarei during the Bomana Prison design concept review, highlighting the importance of continued collaboration to strengthen correctional services and infrastructure. PROGRESS is underway on priority infrastructure improvements at Bomana Correctional Institution. Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) leaders have reviewed concept designs ahead of moving to the next stage of construction planning. Delivered through the Australia

Pacific Lime and Cement Limited has advised that the Papua New Guinea government through its State nominee, Kumul Mineral Holdings Limited (KMHL), has exercised its equity participation rights in the company's Central Lime Project (CLP) in accordance with the Project Development Agreement (PDA) that was executed on March 12, 2026. The company confirms that the Shareholders Agreement and Equity Acquisition Agreement in relation to the State’s participation have now b

MINISTER for Education, Francis Kikin Siune, has issued a strict directive to the heads of agencies in the Ministry to submit their outstanding annual reports and corresponding parliamentary documentation before the close of business on Friday, July 31, 2026. The directive applies to the Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra, the acting chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TSC), Maini Ugaia and the Director General for the Office of Library and Ar

Papua New Guinea Defence Force contingent departing Port Moresby to participate in exercise Pitch Black, July 15, 2026. PERSONNEL from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) yesterday (July 15) departed Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, for Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026. The exercise, which occurs every two years, brings together personnel from 20 nations, more than 100 aircraft, and up to 2,500 participants. Travelling aboard two P

PAPUA New Guinea will be hosting the Forum Pacific ICT Ministers Meeting (FIMM) and Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) from July 22 to 23 at APEC Haus, Port Moresby.The meetings will include participation from more than 18 countries, along with representatives from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFs). Senior officials will meet on July 22 to prepare policy papers and updates, whil

DHERST secretary Lonnie Baki speaking during the PNG Resource Week. LONNIE Baki, Secretary for the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST), has put workforce development centre stage during PNG Resources Week 2026 in Port Moresby this week. Speaking during the "Aligning education development with future workforce and industry needs" session, the secretary highlighted the importance of partnerships between higher and technical education and in

The new minister with Governor General Sir Bob Dade, Prime Minister James Marape, Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso after the swearing-in at Government House in Port Moresby. In what looked to be the final government’s cabinet reshuffle, the Government House on Tuesday was filled with supporters, government officials, members of Parliament, media and members of the public as the gathered to witness the swearing-in of newly appointed State ministers. Cabinet reshuffles are a no

Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers from the 2nd Royal Pacific Islands Regiment conduct live-fire sneaker lanes alongside Australian Army soldiers from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment during Exercise Wantok Warrior in Townsville, Queensland. SOLDIERS from the Papua New Guinea Defence Force's (PNGDF) Royal Pacific Islands Regiment (RPIR) have completed the Australia-based component of Exercise Wantok Warrior 2026, strengthening military skills and reinfo

(Left to Right) Leka Pitoi (executive manager strategic planning economic and international fisheries), Leban Gisawa (deputy managing director corporate services), Dr Saangalofa Clark (outgoing CEO PNA), Justin Ilakini (NFA managing director) and Aketa Taanga (PNA Vessel Days scheme manager) met in Port Moresby yesterday (July 8) reaffirming the longstanding partnership on fisheries initiatives between PNG and PNA. THE chief executive officer of the Parties to the Nauru Agree

AUSTRALIA is helping grow rugby league across the Pacific, committing $250 million over 10 years to the Pacific Rugby League Partnership. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday joined Prime Minister James Marape and leaders from Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane to launch the new partnership, which aims to strengthen the link between sport and opportunities in education, leadership and employment. The leaders were joined by the Chairman of the Australian Rugby League

PRIME Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, have yesterday announced the entry into force of the Pukpuk Treaty. Australia and Papua New Guinea are now formally allies. This is Papua New Guinea’s first alliance with any country, and Australia’s first in more than 70 years. The Pukpuk Treaty is underpinned by a mutual defence commitment, recognising that an armed attack on either country is a threat to both nations, and t