by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Tourists visiting Papua New Guinea may encounter significant risks, particularly related to violence. The country’s diverse cultures and stunning landscapes can be overshadowed by reports of criminal activities, including robbery and assault. Travelers should be aware that certain areas may have heightened tensions or social unrest, which can increase the…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer In the last three months in Papua New Guinea, there has been a wave of crimes aimed at businesses and individuals exporting large shipments. One notable incident involved a cocoa trader who had his entire shipment stolen by individuals dressed in police uniforms. Just two days ago, another truck transporting…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, has urged the nation to evolve into a high-income economy. He emphasized that by 2045, when PNG turns 70, it should have moved beyond its current low-income status and be on the path to becoming a thriving economy. Marape highlighted the need for…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in facilitating and transporting 4.88 kilograms of methamphetamine from Daru, located in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province, to Australia. According to The National newspaper, the 50-year-old resident of Kunini village in South Fly received a 20-year sentence…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Local villagers gathered near the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga province, Papua New Guinea, on September 23, 2024, following a surge in violence that led to police reinforcements being sent to the area to address ongoing tribal conflicts that had forced the mine to close. According to police, security personnel…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Women’s leadership in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is frequently characterized as tough and challenging due to a variety of political, economic, social, and cultural factors. For instance, the 2020 report from the PNG National Research Institute Gender Program indicated that women political candidates encounter gender-specific obstacles, including stereotypes that undermine…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Following the visit of Pope Francis, Leaders of rival clans in Papua New Guinea’s Enga province have agreed to peace negotiations following a violent five-day conflict marked by revenge killings. The police reported that 32 people lost their lives, 60 sustained serious injuries, and 59 homes were destroyed. In a…
Pope Francis with our Associate Editor, Ed Castro in Vatican City by Edgardo Castro Pope Francis urged Catholics in Papua New Guinea on Saturday to persist in their mission of sharing the Gospel with the country’s most marginalized and remote communities. During his visit to the Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Port Moresby on…
by Jake Sanders, Editor Pope Francis urged for improved treatment of workers in Papua New Guinea, an archipelago of around 600 islands in the Southwestern Pacific that has attracted significant interest from international companies for its gas, gold, and other resources. During a speech to the nation’s political leaders, he passionately called for an end…
by Jake Sanders, Editor Papua New Guinea is getting ready to warmly welcome His Holiness Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, who will arrive on Friday. It has been three decades since a Pope last visited the South Pacific nation, with the previous visit by John Paul II occurring in 1995. This trip…