Six Expatriates Die After Boat Capsizes Off Lihir Island in Papua New GUinea

Six expatriates have lost their lives after a boat carrying 12 people overturned at sea while returning from a picnic near Lihir Island in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.  The fatal incident occurred on Sunday, July 26, after the group travelled to …

Diplomatic spat sees CPC halt spot LNG purchases from Papua New Guinea

Taipei, July 28 (CNA) State-owned CPC Corp., Taiwan will suspend spot purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Papua New Guinea (PNG) in response to plans to close Taiwan's representative office there, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said Tuesday. …

'Don't settle for a smaller joy,' Missionary to Papua New Guinea urges young Christian leaders at Arise Asia

Pastor Wayne Chen, director of Radius Asia, addresses delegates during the opening night of the Arise Asia 2026 Congress in Manila, Philippines, July 27, 2026. Chen called young Christians to pursue what he described as a joy greater than anything the …

Honouring Papua New Guinea’s legacy

FOR decades, the finalisation of a maritime boundary between Vanuatu and New Caledonia has been blocked by a dispute with France over two uninhabited islands in the South Pacific. After years of unsuccessful talks, the Vanuatu government has walked away …

Papua New Guinean story books to promote peace and kindness

The Papua New Guinea–Australia Partnership is supporting a new series of children's books developed by Papua New Guinean authors and illustrators to help children learn the values of kindness, respect and peaceful conflict resolution.

DANE ELDRIDGE: Papa New Guinea franchise shaping as NRL’s biggest villain

Before a ball has been kicked, the Papua New Guinea franchise has made its mark on the NRL in a whirlwind of exciting signings and bilateral security agreements. But it’s not just recruitment and soft power where it’s ahead of schedule, the Chiefs have …

ABL Wins Marine Warranty Survey Contract for Papua New Guinea’s First Offshore FSO

Under the contract, ABL will provide marine warranty survey services (MWS) offshore Papua New Guinea and at international locations, to support the supply, transportation, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of vital equipment. This FSO will …

Maritime provinces of Papua New Guinea searching for people missing at sea

Maritime provinces of Papua New Guinea searching for people missing at sea

Authorities in several Papua New Guinea maritime provinces are searching for people missing at sea in relation to a number of separate cases of reported boating mishaps in the past week. New Ireland, Milne Bay and Bougainville are each managing cases where …

NGCB calls for collective government action to eliminate illegal gambling in Papua New Guinea

The National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) commends the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) for its partnership and support in the ongoing Operesen Rausim Illegal Gambling, which commenced in the Highlands Region.