Australia and the Western Provincial Government launched the PNGAustralia Western Province Strategy in Daru on 7 November 2022. The Strategy follows on from the memorandum of understanding signed in2021 and documents the shared vision for an inclusive, healthy, educated, stable and economically prosperous Western Province. The Western Province Strategy also reflects what was bilaterally agreed upon at the national level in the Papua New Guinea-Australia Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (CSEP) to drive growth, enhance stability and improve service delivery. The Strategy is set out along three pillars of action – improvement in human development, economic development and enabling infrastructure,…
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Prime Minister James Marape has invited the United States of America to invest in downstream processing in Papua New Guinea, especially in fisheries. He made the invitation to US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of APEC 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand, today. PM Marape said it was a privilege for PNG to have been given the honor of meeting Secretary Blinken. The bilateral also comes after the Biden administration hosted the first-ever U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 28–29, bringing together more than a dozen Pacific Island leaders and other keyPM…
The FAO-led EU-STREIT PNG Programme continues to provide learning opportunities to improve cocoa farmers’ skills in hard-to-reach areas of the Sepik region for increased profitability and improved livelihoods of thousands of households who depend on this cash crop. In collaboration with the Division of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) in Angoram District of East Sepik Province and PNG Cocoa Board, a total of 1375 farmers, inclusive of women and youths from three villages, were upskilled in best block management practices, and cocoa propagation techniques – critical to producing pest tolerant seedlings. Conducted in Asangumut, Murken and Jungit villages (in Yuwat and…
Currently, type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented; however, evidence has shown that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by taking a few preventative measures, including: Weight management: Excess weight is the single most important cause of type 2 diabetes, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Being overweight increases, the chances of developing type 2 diabetes seven-fold while being obese makes you 20 to 40 times more likely to develop diabetes than someone in a healthy weight range. Losing weight can help if your weight is above the healthy-weight range. Knowing your BMI number (Body mass index)…
It’s a big week for the Women’s Football division at OFC, as two new and one familiar face are joining the team. Stephanie Spielmann, Margaret Aka and Ashleigh Cox are welcome additions, all bringing a wealth of experience in an exciting time for the women’s game. Stephanie will be joining the team after five years as Tahiti’s Women’s Football Manager and Women’s National Team Coach. In her time at FTF, she not only managed the elite level but also played a big role in the growth in female participation. Her role will remain based in Tahiti and be focused on…
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Papua New Guinea (ASFPNG) supports a call by the Institute of National Affairs (INA) for the Government to clarify the functions of Papua New Guineas Sovereign Wealth Fund and the formula to be applied for its administration and for independent fund management to be in place upholding the Santiago principles. ASFPNG President Ian Tarutia said since the Organic Law on the Sovereign Wealth Fund 2015 was enacted, successive governments have not put in place the mechanism and operational requirements of the fund through a relevant Act of Parliament to compliment the Organic Law. In…
The Law & Justice sector is among one of the targeted areas being captured in the 2023 National Budget but Papua New Guineans must seriously start thinking of returning home to work their land as the Government continues opening up the rural areas of PNG and connects these to overseas markets. Prime Minister James Marape said this today (161122) from Bangkok, Thailand, where he is attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders meeting this week. Prime Minister Marape said intervention to arrest the law & order situation is “specifically targeted” in the 2023 Budget where the Government will work…
Credit Corporation PNG Limited announces its partnership with Project Yumi Inc, an Australian and Papua New Guinean (PNG) registered not for profit, as they launch Project Wok their youth empowerment and job readiness program which rolls out in 2023. The initiative comprises a four-module targeted job readiness education program that covers resume writing, job search strategies, interview skills training, and financial literacy Through Project Wok, Credit Corporation and Project Yumi Inc aim to equip over 400 Grade 12 students from secondary schools around Port Moresby with the key employability skills needed to help transition from school into the workforce. Speaking…
This year’s Christmas Island red crab migration is expected to see 65 million of the critters trek from tropical rainforests to the sandy coast, according to Parks Australia. The island’s native species manager Derek Ball said this year’s migration could be the biggest in years. Heavy rainfall last Saturday kicked off the species’ parade throughout the island, where some roads have already been closed to give them safe passage. Wildlife photographer and Swell Lodge owner Chris Bray said when the island woke, it was “red with crabs”. “The next morning there was millions of crabs that just came out of the…
Airways Hotel is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the winner of the World’s Leading Boutique Airport Hotel at the World Travel Awards World category 2022. This prestigious award gala ceremony took place on November 11, 2022 at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Muscat Oman. For 15 consecutive years now, this award acknowledges Airways Hotel for its world-class facilities, exceptional service and a passionate attention to detail. “It is truly an honour to once again be recognized by the industry experts and guests who have experienced our unique property. We would also like to dedicate this award…