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Papua New Guinea Celebrates Language Week and 50 Years of Independence
TP+
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September 4, 2025
Photo: Ministry for Pacific Peoples Pacific language week celebrations continue with celebrations marking the beginning of Papua New Guinea -Tok Pisin, a language that connects more than 800 tribes and cultures across PNG and a treasured link for...
UND forges partnership with Papua New Guinea STEM Program for international educational collaboration
Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota
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September 4, 2025
GRAND FORKS — The University of North Dakota and the Papua New Guinea STEM program have signed a formal agreement to strengthen international educational collaboration and to open new opportunities for students from Papua New Guinea to study in...
World News in Brief: Afghanistan quake update, Guterres in Papua New Guinea, Ebola returns to DR Congo, UN condemns attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN News
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September 4, 2025
Since the initial earthquake on Sunday in eastern Nangarhar province, landslides and several strong aftershocks have disrupted the work of rescue teams. In an update, the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, said that access routes remain blocked in...
UN BOSS HIGHLIGHTS GENDER EQUALITY & WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT
PNG Haus Bung
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September 5, 2025
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during his visit to Papua New Guinea, acknowledged the country’s efforts to address gender-based violence and promote women’s empowerment, while urging continued action across politics, culture,...
Ricky Kej composes for Papua New Guinea’s first-ever Oscar entry
Indulgexpress
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Reflecting on the significance of the project, Ricky Kej shared, “It’s the first step on the Oscars race, but for me, the joy lies in creating music rooted in history that dates back over 3,000 years. This collaboration between India and Papua New...
Ricky Kej’s music powers Papua New Guinea’s first Oscar entry
Hindustan Times
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September 4, 2025
Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej has composed the background score for Papa Buka, Papua New Guinea’s first-ever official entry to the Oscars. Directed by three-time National Film Award winner Dr Biju (Bijukumar Damodaran), the film has been...
Tanam Adventist Primary Marks First Pre-Independence Celebration emphasizing PNG History Education
Lekmak
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September 4, 2025
Tanam Adventist Primary School hosted its first-ever pre-independence celebration on Tuesday at Tanam in Lae, bringing together students from early childhood learning through grade 8 to commemorate Papua New Guinea’s 50th independence anniversary....
Ricky Kej Composes Music for Papua New Guinea’s First Oscar Entry, Papa Buka
Pragativadi
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September 4, 2025
Three-time Grammy winner Ricky Kej has composed the background score for Papa Buka, marking Papua New Guinea’s first official entry to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film (Tok Pisin) category. The film is directed by three-time...
Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action
UN News
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September 3, 2025
António Guterres is the first serving UN Secretary-General to visit the country, which is celebrating 50 years of independence. He praised its tremendous diversity, with over 800 languages spoken and countless traditions. Commitment to peace,...
Papua New Guinea’s ‘bold climate action’ earns praise from Guterres
Associated Press
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September 3, 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — U.N. chief Antonio Guterres congratulated Papua New Guinea on Wednesday for its global leadership role on climate change during the first visit by a serving United Nations secretary-general to the South Pacific island...
UN Secretary urges PNG politicians to improve women's rights
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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September 3, 2025
The head of the United Nations has urged Papua New Guinea's politicians to improve the rights of women and girls. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made the call during an address to the national parliament in Port Moresby. As PNG approaches...
UN stands with Papua New Guinea to hold major polluters accountable
Pacific News Service
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United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres has hailed Papua New Guinea’s climate leadership and biodiversity stewardship, pledging that the UN will stand firmly with the country and the wider Pacific in demanding stronger action from the...
UN chief praise Papua New Guinea’s efforts on climate change
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 3, 2025
The United Nations Secretary General, His Excellency, Antonio Guterres, has expressed that time and time again, the United Nations have seen climate change leaders flown from countries with the most wealth and power, but those who truly understand...
UN BOSS PRAISES PNG’S 50 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY & CLIMATE LEADERSHIP
PNG Haus Bung
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September 5, 2025
Before departing the country this afternoon, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres praised Papua New Guinea as a global example of democracy and climate leadership, during a farewell joint press conference with Prime Minister James...
Trukai backs Morobe Show with K133,000 sponsorship
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 5, 2025
Trukai Industries has presented more than K133,000 as Champion sponsor of the 62nd Morobe Provincial Agricultural Show, reaffirming its support for agriculture, culture, and community development in Papua New Guinea. The sponsorship package...
More investments needed in arts, music and culture
The National
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THE National Pledge of our country begins with: “We, the people of Papua New Guinea, pledge ourselves united in one nation.” The second line goes: “We pay homage to our cultural heritage, the source of our strength.” This should be the very...
Goroka Secondary School celebrates 50th anniversary
NBC PNG
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Students from Goroka District in full traditional attire (NBC News) The Goroka Secondary School in Eastern Highlands Province hosted a mini pre-Independence celebration to mark the 50th Anniversary of Papua New Guinea. The program began with...
Meet Our 2025 Indigenous Community Media Fund Grant Partners
Cultural Survival - Massachusetts
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“Our parents died with the dream of living in freedom, of living a peaceful and dignified life. It has not happened yet, but we will not give up. Rather, we will stand strong, steadfast until the end. Let our voice echo and be heard in Bolivia and...
Fiji School of Medicine key developments: 1986 – 2012
The Fiji Times
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September 5, 2025
Between 1986 and 2012, the Fiji School of Medicine (FSMed) now College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences underwent a period of profound transformation, evolving from institutional crisis to regional leadership in health professional...
Indian Navy warship visits Port Moresby to join Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations
The News Mill
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August 30, 2025
Written By: ANI | Published on: Aug 30, 2025 ANI Photo | Indian Navy warship visits Port Moresby to join Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations The Indian Navy’s indigenous ASW Corvette INS Kadmatt arrived at Port Moresby on...