Inside PNG

14/08/2025

11/08/2025

: Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele has made a strategic, diplomatic move for Pacific unity.
Rooted in his extensive background as a career diplomat, he is choosing to not invite major global powers like the U.S and China to the main Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meeting in Honiara this September.
This decision prioritizes a unified regional voice and allows Pacific leaders room to align their interests before engaging with powerful nations.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/maneles-diplomatic-gambit/

08/08/2025

Five years on, Lebanon’s new political leadership has revived the long-stalled investigation into the Beirut port blast. But despite renewed momentum, tangible progress remains elusive, as the probe is still bogged down by legal challenges and political obstruction, with no suspects held accountab...

08/08/2025

: PNG Kumuls star Alex Johnston is free to negotiate with the new PNG NRL team, thanks to a special contract clause. Could he become player number one for the new franchise?
Read more: https://insidepng.com/kumujohnston-to-talk-with-new-png-nrl-team/

05/08/2025

: Italian national, Carlo D’Attanasio has been set free by PNG’s Supreme Court after his conviction was found to be unsafe and unsatisfactory.
Read more: https://insidepng.com/italian-citizen-freed-by-png-supreme-court/

30/07/2025

: Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele is setting a clear example for transparent governance in the Pacific.
Manele hosts a press conference twice every month, to brief journalists on the government’s latest activities, policies, and plans.
It is a commitment, he says, reflects his administration’s view of the media as a vital bridge between government and citizens.
Read more: https://insidepng.com/manele-ushers-in-open-government-in-solomon-islands/

29/07/2025

: Climate change isn't just a distant threat for our Pacific island communities, it is a daily struggle impacting homes, food, and livelihoods.
In Vanuatu, rising seas, intense storms, and damaged ecosystems are impacting food & income, forcing adaptation.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/road-to-a-climate-resilient-pacific/

Climate change threatens Vanuatu islanders' livelihoods & homes. Rising seas, intense storms, and damaged ecosystems impact food & income.

18/07/2025

: A delegation from the Bougainville House of Representatives was engaged in a week-long parliamentary attachment to the National Parliament of Solomon Islands this week.

This initiative, part of a long-standing inter-parliamentary cooperation, underscores Bougainville’s commitment to strengthening democratic institutions as it navigates its post-referendum path.

The visiting delegation, comprising Peter Topura, Clerk of the Bougainville House of Representatives; Adrian Hihiru, Assistant Legal Counsel; and Wesley Porake, Director of Finance and Administration, represents a focused effort to gain practical insights from a fellow Pacific Island nation.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/bougainville-strengthens-parliamentary-foundations-with-si-partnership/

18/07/2025

𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠

Two rising investigative newsrooms in the Pacific; In-depth Solomons 🇸🇧 and Inside PNG 🇵🇬 have officially launched a regional partnership to strengthen cross-border investigative journalism in the region.

As part of the initiative, two journalists from Inside PNG are currently in Honiara for a two-week newsroom attachment with In-depth Solomons.

Both newsrooms, members of the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), are known for their bold reporting on corruption, governance, and environmental issues.

The collaboration includes:
- Joint investigations
- Newsroom training
- Shared skills & resources
- Continued partnership beyond the exchange

This first-of-its-kind partnership in the Pacific sets the stage for stronger, united journalism that holds power to account across borders.

This initiative is a powerful step toward a more connected and courageous media landscape in the region.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/in-depth-solomons-inside-png-forge-regional-investigative-partnership/

09/07/2025

: A team of agricultural experts from China recently visited Papua New Guinea to kickstart efforts to revitalize the nation's agriculture sector. The visit is part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed last year, aimed to provide valuable training and knowledge to local agriculture professionals.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/chinese-agriculture-experts-visit-to-boost-png-farming-skill/

Chinese experts on agriculture boost PNG farming skills with Agri-Tech workshop, fostering research, talent and market access under a new MOU.

27/06/2025

: As transmission rates soar, Papua New Guinea has declared a national HIV crisis to try and galvanize action to prevent the spread of the virus.

Read more:

Seven newborn babies are found to have HIV every day in Papua New Guinea despite the availability of preventative drugs.

19/06/2025

: The Queensland Maroons have kept the State of Origin series alive by beating a fast-finishing New South Wales Blues side by two points in a thriller at Optus Stadium in Perth.

After three weeks of turmoil that included the axing of captain Daly Cherry-Evans, the Maroons produced a Queensland performance for the ages to win 26-24.

Read more: https://insidepng.com/impressive-munster-begins-new-maroons-era-in-style/