New treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis commences in Papua New Guinea

Funder: Burnet is funded through the Australian Government's Product Development and Access Partnerships program, as a sub-recipient of TB Alliance to support the National TB Program implement the new drug regimes in PNG. Burnet is rolling out the new …

Prime Minister Marape Outlines Bold Vision for Energy Reform and Economic Transformation in Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to energy reform, economic transformation, and responsible leadership as Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th year of independence. The Prime Minister was speaking at the National …

Heavy Rain and Flood warning renewed for multiple regions in Papua New Guinea

The National Weather Service of Papua New Guinea has reissued a heavy rain and flood warning for several parts of the country. The areas under alert, according to the Weather Service, include: Western Province Gulf Province Parts of Central Province East …

Steamships Hospitality CEO on new strategy at Marriott apartments, revamp of properties across PNG [video]

Steamships Trading Company’s hospitality division encompasses the Marriott Executive Apartments in Harbourside South in Port Moresby, as well as the Coral Sea Hotels brand with its portfolio of seven hotels throughout Papua New Guinea. In this interview …

CEPA ISSUES TWO ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS TO PAPUA LNG PROJECT

The Conservation and Environment Protection Authority issued two environmental permits to Papua LNG project in Port Moresby yesterday, marking significant mile stone for the multi-million company in Papua New Guinea. These permits will pave the way forward …

From Learner to Leader in Sea and Human Security: Loretta Dilu, Papua New Guinea

Loretta is an academic and researcher in Papua New Guinea. Specializing in strategic management, she has always sought to apply insights from her studies to make meaningful contributions to society. When she learned about the UNITAR training programme, …

UNITAR and Bank of Papua New Guinea’s Financial Intelligence Unit Partner to Strengthen AML/CFT/CPF Measures

11 April 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 02 April …

Myanmar, Tajikistan, Papua New Guinea hit by earthquakes

Moderate-magnitude earthquakes struck Myanmar, which is already dealing with the extensive damage caused by a recent earthquake, Papua New Guinea and Tajikistan on Sunday. As Myanmar lamented thousands of deaths amid the celebration marking the start of …

Watch: 5.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Papua New Guinea

ADRA’s new project to focus on combating NCDs

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is set to launch a new project focusing on combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Solomon Islands. The launch date will be announced later. However, in the lead up to the launching, ADRA officials …