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29/06/2025

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The PNG government has just declared a National HIV Crisis because the numbers have  risen alarmingly. We’re talking abo...
26/06/2025

The PNG government has just declared a National HIV Crisis because the numbers have risen alarmingly. We’re talking about a sharp increase in HIV cases since 2010, with roughly 30 new infections happening every single day in 2024, totaling about 11,000 new cases just last year alone. This is an alarming trend that demands immediate attention, hitting women, children, and young people particularly hard.

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Angela Apa, who heads an organization called  Kup Women for Peace (KWP), spearheads a powerful movement for change in Pa...
25/06/2025

Angela Apa, who heads an organization called Kup Women for Peace (KWP), spearheads a powerful movement for change in Papua New Guinea’s Simbu Province.

For 25 years, this women-led organization has been a beacon of hope, working tirelessly to address conflict, violence, and injustice at the community level, often in the face of daunting challenges and a lack of official recognition. Since its inception in 2000, KWP has rescued over 200 women survivors of sorcery accusation related violence (SARV) and tribal conflicts across Simbu Province. They have also repatriated hundreds more, both within Simbu and to other provinces, particularly those affected by SARV.

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Gun violence, the use of hired men in tribal conflicts, and the large-scale migration of people into other parts of Papu...
24/06/2025

Gun violence, the use of hired men in tribal conflicts, and the large-scale migration of people into other parts of Papua New Guinea are having a significant impact on Mt. Hagen and Western Highlands in general. Governor Wai Rapa is calling for solutions and wants a gathering of all Highlands governors to address the problem.

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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape arrived Sunday in Fiji for the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Lead...
22/06/2025

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape arrived Sunday in Fiji for the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders' Summit! 🇵🇬🇫🇯

As a founding member, PNG is committed to strengthening regional ties. The summit focuses on critical issues like climate action, trade, regional security, and decolonization. PM Marape will advocate for safeguarding sovereignty, human rights, and reforms within regional organizations for a united Pacific. Discussions also include West Papua's aspirations and New Caledonia's decolonization. A crucial time for Melanesian solidarity and a stronger Pacific future!

Richard, a man of many talents (think rugby star turned sprinting champion and now BBQ king!), started Abus na Kumu a fe...
22/06/2025

Richard, a man of many talents (think rugby star turned sprinting champion and now BBQ king!), started Abus na Kumu a few years back with nothing but a dream and a roadside stall. Can you imagine the smell? The sizzling meats, the fresh, local “kumu” (greens) – it quickly became a Port Moresby favorite. Forget your fancy five-star restaurants; here was authentic, mouth-watering tucker, served with a smile and a good yarn.

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Sensei, our resident expert on the Philippines, introduces you to the Filipino power couple - beef and chicken adobo, a ...
21/06/2025

Sensei, our resident expert on the Philippines, introduces you to the Filipino power couple - beef and chicken adobo, a match made in culinary heaven.

For years, Tuvalu’s traditional development partners and allies – like Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand – have offered...
21/06/2025

For years, Tuvalu’s traditional development partners and allies – like Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand – have offered support. The recent and ground-breaking Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union Treaty is a testament to the kind of partnership Tuvalu desperately needs. But a crucial question lingers: are these efforts truly enough to unleash the island nation’s full potential, particularly in vital industries like fisheries?

Courage, Discipline, and Faith. These are powerful words, even more so when practiced, and they can truly save a life. S...
21/06/2025

Courage, Discipline, and Faith. These are powerful words, even more so when practiced, and they can truly save a life. Seventy years ago, this was undeniably true for a group of young men from Morobe Province. They volunteered as drivers and were deployed from Lae with a few Australian administrators from the Territory of New Guinea. Their mission: to assist officials from the Territory of Papua in one of the earliest joint coordinated search and rescue operations during the deadly volcanic eruption of Mt. Lamington in Oro Province in January 1951.

Papua New Guinea's 1973 National Goals and Directive Principles laid out a bold vision of "Integral Human Development." ...
21/06/2025

Papua New Guinea's 1973 National Goals and Directive Principles laid out a bold vision of "Integral Human Development." This meant ensuring every citizen, regardless of birthplace, had an equal chance to reach their full potential and contribute to the nation. The goal was to level the playing field, addressing historical neglect in education, health, and economic opportunities that fueled resentment and disunity. It also sought to prevent an emerging class divide where educated individuals became disconnected from their village roots. While challenging, achieving this equality of opportunity and participation was, and remains, crucial for national unity and preventing the dominance of privileged groups. These principles continue to resonate strongly in PNG's ongoing discussions about fairness and progress.

A continuous road now connects Alotau in Milne Bay Province to the capital, Port Moresby, marking a first in Papua New G...
20/06/2025

A continuous road now connects Alotau in Milne Bay Province to the capital, Port Moresby, marking a first in Papua New Guinea's history. This new link is anticipated to transform one of the nation's most remote areas, fostering economic development and improving connectivity.
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