by DevNadkarni | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog, News
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific has pledged a grant and concessional loan package totaling USD150 million to Papua New Guinea for the purpose of enhancing and repairing crucial energy infrastructure. This commitment was affirmed during...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog, News
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, made history by addressing Australia’s parliament in Canberra on 8 February, marking the first occasion a leader from a Pacific Island nation has done so. Marape’s speech underscored the deep-rooted ties between Papua...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog, News
Australia’s new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency John Feakes has officially presented his letter of introduction to Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced Mr. John Feakes’ appointment as...
by DevNadkarni | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog, News
In 2024, national elections are anticipated in some 64 nations, along with the European Union, encompassing nearly half of the world’s population. 2024 has been termed the ‘mother of all election years’. Elections are also due to be held in several Pacific Island...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, News
In the dynamic landscape of the Papua New Guinea business and investment environment, seizing the right opportunities often requires more than just expertise – it demands networking, collaboration, and a strategic vision. The 39th Australia-Papua New Guinea Business...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, News
In what may be described as the PNG mining sector’s most important development of 2023, the Porgera gold mine officially reopened on December 22, 2023, following the completion of the Porgera Project Commencement Agreement. Barrick Gold, the mine’s...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, News
Residents of Dios village in Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville celebrated an early Christmas present – the inauguration of a new bridge that promises improved connectivity and access to essential services for the community. Situated in the Tinputz...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, News
In a transformative initiative, the Australian Government-funded Commodity Support Facility (CSF) project is bringing positive change to cocoa farmers, particularly those facing physical challenges. Julie Patrick, a cocoa farmer residing in Nagobis village in...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, News
SpaceX’s Starlink has been granted a five-year operator licence by Papua New Guinea’s National Information and Communication Technology Authority (NICTA). This is a significant stride towards bridging the digital gap in the country. This groundbreaking...
by DevNadkarni | Jan 8, 2024 | Blog, News
Papua New Guinea has recently declared an extension of Visa on Arrival (VOA) privileges to encompass all Pacific Island States and Territories. Chief Migration Officer Stanis Hulahau made this official announcement recently, underlining the intent to strengthen ties...
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