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Prime Minister Marape meets with President of Republic of Korea H.E Yoon Suk Yeol

Marape - Korea Leader

melabiz / May 29, 2023 / No Comments

Approved for Release: Monday, 29th May 2023 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has had fruitful discussions with the President of the Republic of Korea, His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol on the margins of the inaugural Korea-Pacific Islands Summit on May 28, in Seoul, Korea. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the Minister for International... more →

Posted in: Papua New Guinea Tagged with: PNG Business, PNG Prime MInister, Republic of Korea, Richard Maru, South Korea

High social, environmental standards seen as key

melabiz / May 18, 2023 / No Comments

PAPUA New Guinea needs to ensure high social and environmental standards in the resource sector, says Institute of National Affairs executive director Paul Barker. Barker said projects invariably hade impacts, both in extraction and waste management. “PNG’s natural environment is internationally recognised, including the need... more →

Posted in: Papua New Guinea Tagged with: environmental protection, landowners, mining operatons, PNG Business

Forex shortage worrisome

melabiz / May 18, 2023 / No Comments

May 17, 2023 – The National Business By DANIEL EALEDONA PAPUA New Guinea’s foreign exchange shortage is causing higher imports and low exports, an economist says. Australia National University (ANU) Development Policy Centre director Professor Stephen Howes speaking at the 38th Australia-PNG Business Forum and Trade Expo... more →

Posted in: Papua New Guinea Tagged with: Australia National University, Foreign Exchange, PNG Business

Ralph Regenvanu: Melanesian Values in National Statistics July 13, 2021
The newly released “Well-being In Vanuatu” analysis report examines life quality through profiles of happiness, access, knowledge, physical health, and social resilience. The comprehensive report illustrates the diverse conditions conducive to living a good life in Vanuatu – insights that are valuable for communities, local authorities, and national policy and decision-makers. https://vnso.gov.vu/images It is truly […]
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West Papua’s ‘Silent Genocide’ mirrors past indigenous oppression July 4, 2021
By Calum Rosie INDIGENOUS people of various cultures are being oppressed and killed the world over. As with native populations past and present, the natural resources of their land are stolen and used to generate profit for various global corporations. Time and time again, corporations are allowed to act with impunity and violate the most […]
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Vanuatu parliament brouhaha awaits court resolution June 11, 2021
The Speaker of Vanuatu’s Parliament, Gracia Shadrach, has adjourned today’s session until Wednesday next week. Shadrach told parliament the adjournment is because of cases pending in the Supreme Court. This morning 19 government MPs returned after their seats had earlier been declared vacant by the speaker due to their absense on three consecutive days. The […]
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PM AND DPM SEATS DECLARED VACANT June 9, 2021
By Hilaire Bule – Vanuatu Daily Post Speaker of Parliament, Gracia Shadrack announced yesterday morning that the seats of 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) have become vacant. Shadrack said the 19 MPs’ own decision resulted in the vacation of their seats as they did not attend three consecutive sittings of parliament on the 1st, 2nd and […]
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Land Ombudsman hopes Minister won’t sign land leases June 9, 2021
Emil Mael says the latest proposed Land Amendments can go ahead to be passed by Parliament, as long as the Minister of Land has no power to sign any land lease. “We can make land reforms but as long as power does not return to the Minister responsible”, he says. “The Land Ombudsman Office must […]
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Interim President: Another bloody massacre in occupied West Papua June 9, 2021
Media Statement Indonesian colonial forces have committed another bloody massacre, adding to the hundreds of thousands of West Papuans killed during six decades of occupation. The entire population is being labelled ‘terrorist’ and is at risk of being wiped out by the Indonesian military and police. This time a husband and wife, Patianus Kogoya (45) […]
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