Papua New Guinea News
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- Landowner Resistance Intensifies as Panguna Mine Redevelopment Gains Momentum
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
The delicate peace surrounding Bougainville’s Panguna mine—dormant since it sparked a decade-long civil war 37 years ago—is facing a fresh challenge. A group of indigenous landowne...
- Papua New Guinea Strengthens Economic Ties with China Through Strategic Guangdong Partnership
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
Prime Minister James Marape has arrived in China for a high-stakes diplomatic visit aimed at deepening the economic integration between Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the world’s secon...
- Prime Minister Marape Launches Military Probe Following Soldier Unrest in Port Moresby
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Politics
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has initiated a high-level investigation into the recruitment processes of the nation's Defence Force (PNGDF) after a series of soldier...
- Pacific Regional Update: PNG Launches Major Fuel Subsidy as New Zealand Pledges Disaster Relief
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: AXL News
The Pacific region is navigating a complex intersection of economic intervention and disaster recovery this week. Papua New Guinea has announced a massive fuel stabilization packag...
- Ten Fatalities Confirmed Following Catastrophic Landslide in East New Britain
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: AXL News
A devastating landslide triggered by the torrential rains of Cyclone Maila has claimed at least ten lives in the Gazelle district of Papua New Guinea’s East New Britain Province. T...
- Marape Suspends Military Inquiries as Soldiers Blockade Port Moresby Barracks Over Recruitment Graft
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Prime Minister James Marape ordered an immediate halt to military disciplinary proceedings on April 15, 2026, following a high-stakes standoff at Papua New Guinea’s primary defense...
- Football Ferns Dominate Fiji to Reach Oceania World Cup Qualifier Final
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Sports
The New Zealand Football Ferns have moved one step closer to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after a commanding 5-0 victory over Fiji in their semi-final clash on Saturday. Despite...
- Fatalities Reported in Bougainville as Tropical Cyclone Maila Intensifies Near Papua New Guinea
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: AXL News
Tropical Cyclone Maila has claimed the lives of two women in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville as the system continues to track through the Solomon Sea. President Ishmael Toroa...
- Papua New Guinea Advances to Oceania Qualifier Final After Hard-Fought Win Over American Samoa
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Sports
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has secured a place in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Oceania Qualifiers following a 1-0 victory over American Samoa on Saturday afternoon. In...
- Leeds Rhinos Manager Brad Arthur Named on Final Three Man Shortlist for PNG Chiefs NRL Role
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Sports
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have intensified their search for an inaugural head coach by narrowing their selection to three prominent English-based candidates. Leeds Rhinos’ Brad A...
- Kumuls Legend Marcus Bai Urges PNG Chiefs to Secure Nathan Cleary and Patrick Carrigan for 2028 NRL Debut
Published: Mar 18, 2026
Section: Sports
Papua New Guinea rugby league icon Marcus Bai has called for the incoming PNG Chiefs franchise to make a double statement by signing NRL superstars Nathan Cleary and Patrick Carrig...