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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyIn September 2023, China approached Papua New Guinea with an offer for a security deal to help PNG’s internal policing. This January, after riots in PNG’s capital, Port Moresby, talks continued between PNG and China, according to PNG Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkachenko. While China’s security deal offer “has not been accepted at this point in time” (according to Tkachenko), the […] The post Will Papua New Guinea bite on China’s security de…See the Story
Will Papua New Guinea bite on China's security deal offer?
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Whale Sharks · Port MoresbyThis journey began as an opportunity for me to work through some of my harder-to-tick-off bucket list items – swimming with whale sharks, walking with Komodo dragons, snorkelling Pink Beach, observing the famed lekking of birds of paradise, and exploring the insta-worthy blue waters of Raja Ampat. But Heritage Expedition’s 19-day Indonesian Explorer voyage quickly became a life-changing re-education about the natural world. Spanning both the Wal…See the Story
Cruising Indonesia's Last Paradise
Port Moresby · Port MoresbyPuma Energy, which has an almost monopoly control of the market, has been forced a number of times over the past year to announce that they are limiting supplies. The PNG Central Bank had last year asked police to investigate Puma for possible money laundering. To date, there has been no indication from police that charges might be brought to bear.See the Story
Forex shortage remains the problem for Papua New Guinea's fuel supplier Puma Energy
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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyPapua New Guinea opposition may seek jail terms if they fail to hold a vote of no confidence. An attempt last month was stopped when some of the names on their notice of planned motion were forged. The opposition is expected to hold the vote in the last week of May.See the Story
PNG opposition could push for jail terms if vote denied again
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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyPuma Energy has been struggling to bring in enough fuel to meet demand. The company has blamed a lack of access to enough foreign exchange. The government has invoked the Essential Services Act to end the shortages. It will allow for emergency powers to compel fuel companies to operate in the best interests of PNG.See the Story
Prime Minister James Marape promises to PNG end fuel crisis
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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyA vote of no confidence in Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is set to be moved on 29 May. The opposition bloc stands by the motion filed on 20 February despite discrepancies raised by the Private Business Committee highlighted in a letter. Opposition MP Keith Iduhu said in their view there are no issues with the paper despite the prime minister rubbishing it.See the Story
PNG leader James Marape's no confidence vote in May
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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyPapua New Guinea's Cabinet has invoked sections of the Essential Services Act. The move is to ensure that there is a steady flow of fuel into the country. Puma Energy has had to issue announcements that its fuel stocks were low. The central bank has been holding tightly to try and limit the country's economic decline.See the Story
PNG govt invokes essential services order to sort out fuel supply issues
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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyQueensland Rugby League has announced it will host games of its statewide competition in Papua New Guinea. The PNG Hunters will host Wynnum-Manly in Port Moresby on March 9 in the opening round of Queensland's Hostplus Cup. At least 26 men were killed in civil unrest in the PNG highlands in mid-February. The QRL has been the prime mover in laying the groundwork for such a move.See the Story
'It is safe': PNG set to host Queensland Cup games
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