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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in July held discussions with PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, regarding the ...
08/10/2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in July held discussions with PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, regarding the continued progress on PNG’s homegrown reform agenda and remarkable strides in its 50 years of independence.

IMF reported that PNG's economy is expected to grow 4.5% in 2025, driven by increased production of Pogera gold mine and favorable agriculture.

●Inflation is projected to rebound to 3.8%, while international reserves remain adequate.

●The government is committed to fiscal consolidation, aiming for a balanced budget by 2027.

The report also stated that the central bank's reforms have improved foreign exchange access, and further steps are being taken to enhance monetary policy and liquidity.

Fiji Celebrates National Day 2025 🇫🇯The celebrations kick off with a vibrant march from the Suva Flea Market to Albert P...
08/10/2025

Fiji Celebrates National Day 2025 🇫🇯

The celebrations kick off with a vibrant march from the Suva Flea Market to Albert Park, where civil servants proudly represent their ministries dressed in Fiji’s beautiful blue colours.

07/10/2025

Australia-PNG Mutual Defence Treaty - Pukpuk Treaty, Questioned in Australia Parliament.

Mary Fowler has become the first female footballer to strut the catwalk of Paris Fashion Week overnight, featuring for L...
06/10/2025

Mary Fowler has become the first female footballer to strut the catwalk of Paris Fashion Week overnight, featuring for L’Oréal.

PRIME MINISTER'S XIII SQUARD - PAPUA NEW GUINEA 🇵🇬💥
06/10/2025

PRIME MINISTER'S XIII SQUARD - PAPUA NEW GUINEA 🇵🇬💥

Media statement from Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese:-----Australia and Papua New Guinea sign Mutu...
06/10/2025

Media statement from Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon Anthony Albanese:

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Australia and Papua New Guinea sign Mutual Defence Treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea have elevated our relationship to an Alliance, with the signing of the Papua New Guinea – Australia Mutual Defence Treaty.

The Alliance will be Australia’s first in more than 70 years, and Papua New Guinea’s first with any country.

Signed today in Canberra by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon James Marape MP, the Treaty reflects a shared commitment to peace and stability in the Pacific.

It will enter into force upon completion of both countries’ domestic treaty-making processes.

Building on our countries’ deep strategic trust and respect, the Treaty contains mutual defence obligations. Both countries recognise an armed attack on either would be a danger to the peace and security of both, and declare they would act together to meet the common danger.

The Treaty explicitly refers to both Australia’s and Papua New Guinea’s respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of our neighbours.

It provides for the expansion and modernisation of Australia’s and Papua New Guinea’s defence relationship, including potential future recruitment of each countries’ citizens into respective forces.

Consultations will commence on a recruitment pathway to enable Papua New Guinea citizens to join the Australian Defence Force.

As the first step, from 1 January 2026, eligible permanent residents living in Australia who are also Papua New Guinea citizens will be able to apply to join the Australian Defence Force.

Today’s signing follows a Joint Communiqué released by both leaders at Papua New Guinea’s Golden Jubilee celebrations in Port Moresby last month, which set out the core principles of the Treaty.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:
“Building on more than 50 years of cooperation and respect, the signing of the Papua New Guinea – Australia Mutual Defence Treaty is a shared historic moment for our two nations.

“The Treaty reflects the deep trust between Australia and Papua New Guinea across the breadth of our bilateral relationship.

“Papua New Guinea proposed this Treaty, and we were honoured to agree.

“Our Alliance is built on generations of mutual trust, and demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the Pacific remains peaceful, stable and prosperous.

“By continuing to build our security relationships in the region, we safeguard our own security.”

   PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority This announcement goes out to the West Papuan community residing in the Nat...
06/10/2025


PNG Immigration and Citizenship Authority

This announcement goes out to the West Papuan community residing in the National Capital District. The following persons are to make your way our Headquarters in Waigani, Central Government Office, to undergo the Renunciation and Declaration of Loyalty processes in order to receive your citizenship certificates:

1 Berlinda YANDE
2 Anton MOKBIRAN
3 Robby SAYORI
4 Yokob MURAFER
5 Rita SORONTOW
6 Max MAMBRASAR
7 Boni Bobby BONSAPIA
8 Ottis KARENI
9 Irma Beatrix IREEUW
10 Octovina KARURI
11 Fabiola TAFOR
12 Yance IREEUW
13 Arnoldus SIRFEFA
14 John Ambrose KAIOM
15 Steven AMUNIAN
16. John WALILO
17 Esti ATASOA
18. Frank Moses BONSAPIA
19 Yustin AWOM
20. Doreen FONATABA
21. Hennie Hanna SAKORA
22. Jacobus GWIYAGE
23. Samuel MALLO
24. John SAMAI
25. Denis KOSNAN
26. Hermina Yolentha OMBA
27. Arnoldus OMBA
28. Fred MAMBRASAR
29. Paul KOSNAN
30. Olviana Fonataba TEKWIE

📆Dates: Tuesday 7th October to Friday 10th October 2025.
⌚️Time: 10am – 12 noon & 1pm – 2pm

For further information, contact the Citizenship Advisory Committee Secretariat on:
Email: [email protected] or Telephone: 3276129 or Mobile number: 77263905

*Ensure to bring a photo ID with you when you come.

🇭🇲🇵🇬 Mutual Defence (PukPuk) Treaty Signed.
06/10/2025

🇭🇲🇵🇬 Mutual Defence (PukPuk) Treaty Signed.

06/10/2025

True friends. Nearest neighbours. And now, Allies.

With the signing of our Mutual Defence Treaty today, we are elevating the relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea to an Alliance.

Together, we have committed to protect each other’s sovereignty and democracy.

Because security in the Pacific is a responsibility shared by all the countries in the Pacific.

Brisbane Broncos are the 2025 NRL Champions.
05/10/2025

Brisbane Broncos are the 2025 NRL Champions.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape met with United States President Donald J. Trump for the first time at the...
01/10/2025

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape met with United States President Donald J. Trump for the first time at the UNGA in New York.

The US Embassy in Papua New Guinea reported on Wednesday that the meeting marked a significant milestone for both countries as they celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

" From the signing of the Framework for Strategic Cooperation to strengthening security, economic growth, and people-to-people ties, we are building the foundation for the next 50 years of partnership.
"We cherish our shared history, shared values, and shared future.

"Together, we are advancing peace, prosperity, and a free and open Pacific".

Public Works Department (PWD) Float – Miss Hibiscus Parade, 1963 | Fiji_History 🇫🇯
30/09/2025

Public Works Department (PWD) Float – Miss Hibiscus Parade, 1963 | Fiji_History 🇫🇯

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