Feb 12, 2024 | APNGBC BLOG
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...
Feb 12, 2024 | APNGBC BLOG
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...
Feb 9, 2024 | APNGBC BLOG
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...
Jan 8, 2024 | APNGBC BLOG
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 operator, an...
Jan 8, 2024 | APNGBC BLOG
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...
Jan 8, 2024 | APNGBC BLOG
Australia has embarked on a collaborative effort with Papua New Guinea to enhance the nation’s access to reliable renewable energy sources, addressing the growing demand for electrification. According to recent updates from the Australian High Commission in PNG, the...
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