Australia and PNG to begin negotiations on new defence treaty

Australia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty, in a move that could have major implications for national security and the Pacific's strategic landscape. The announcement comes just 14 …

Papua New Guinea’s Tax Authority Recovers from Cyberattack, System Restored but Challenges Remain

The Papua New Guinea Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) has confirmed that its tax administration platform, SIGTAS, is back online and functioning steadily following a recent cyberattack. However, concerns linger about potential unauthorized access to …

BSP Financial Group Introduces Wantok Wallet, a Mobile Financial Service, in Papua New Guinea

In a significant move to enhance financial accessibility, BSP Financial Group Limited has unveiled its latest mobile service, Wantok Wallet, in Port Moresby. This innovative platform aims to empower individuals across Papua New Guinea who lack access to …

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The New Globalism

When Donald Trump looks at the globe, what does he see? We know that in the president’s eyes, other nations may be abject “shithole countries,” shiny real-estate opportunities, or potential candidates for the 51st state. There’s no question that people, …

BSP Launches Wantok Wallet to Reach Nine Million Unbanked Papua New Guineans

 The Bank of South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) has unveiled its Wantok Wallet product, designed to extend banking services to approximately nine million unbanked citizens in Papua New Guinea. BSP Group chief executive officer Mark Robinson …

Swire Shipping relocates to new, enhanced office space in Port Moresby

Conveniently located in the central business area, the new premise will enable Swire Shipping to be closer to its customers, partners and the community Swire Shipping has announced its move to a new office location in the central business area, at Gordons …

PNGOC celebrates five new graduates of advanced sport management course

The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) proudly congratulates five individuals from the PNG Managing Olympic Sport Organizations (MOSO) III cohort on their successful completion of the Advanced Sport Management Course (ASMC). This flagship diploma …

Rugby league-V'landys says cash-rich Australia would consider Super League takeover

SYDNEY : Australia Rugby League Commission chief Peter V'landys believes the sport needs the English game to be strong and said the governing body would consider buying the cash-strapped Super League if they were approached. Speaking after announcing a …

How crews persevered to recover New York WWII airman 80 years later

World War II airman, U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Eugene J. Darrigan was a resident of the Village of Wappingers Falls. He was killed in action. Relatives of Darrigan, both born and raised in Dutchess County, tell us about Darrigan and what him …