FOR THE ADVENTURE LOVERS

Recently a team of kayakers made a first descent of the Beriman River on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. The 30-mile stretch is deliberated as one of the most challenging river canyons in the South Pacific for its narrow channels, technical whitewater, and ultra-remote location. Ben Stookesberry, Ben Marr, Chris Korbulic, and Pedro Oliva spent 13 days steering through the 4,000-foot deep gorge, which they dubbed the Grand Canyon...

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Air Tahiti Nui enters PNG market

Papua New Guinea (PNG), in the south-western Pacific, includes the eastern half of New Guinea and its offshore islands. A country of enormous cultural (with a total population of around seven million, nearly 850 languages are listed for the country) and biological diversity, is known for its beaches, coral reefs and scuba diving. Presently there are 25 airports with commercial services in the country (according to OAG Schedules Analyser w/c 14...

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Another Excellent Win by PNG at Pacific Games

Papua New Guinea emerged as the winner of the Pacific Games medals table for the second time in the history as their athletes produced another outstanding performance on the final day of competition at Port Moresby 2015. As well as the six titles they fortified in boxing, the hosts brushed the golf tournament, fastening all four available golds, and added another two in beach volleyball and the men’s half-marathon. The hosts claimed an overall...

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A Two Week Aid by US Hospital Ship to PNG

More than 6,000 people in Papua New Guinea have received medical treatment during a two week aid mission by a US hospital ship. The USNS Mercy is part of the Pacific Partnership mission to furnish humanitarian support and to assist communities prepare for disasters across the Pacific. During its 14 day stop in Bouganville and East New Britain the crew also delivered 130 surgical procedures. Vets on board cared for 140 dogs and cats, and treated...

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Pacific Games will put Papua New Guinea on the map says PM

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has said that the Pacific Games gives the nation the opportunity to put itself on the sporting map, praising the organisers of the event. “It makes me proud as a Papua New Guinean to see the work and dedication that has gone into getting our Games ready. These facilities have been built in record time and now we are seeing them delivered on time. Our Government inherited the commitments of the past...

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Protecting Women-Efforts by Papua New Guinea and India

Today’s sad reality is that we live in a progressively ferocious society in which the fear of crime is ever-present. Personal safety has become an issue of significance for everyone, but especially for women. Going out for dinner and not sure which area would be safer at night for a woman traveling on her own? Want to track your daughter to ensure she gets back from college safely? A map-based mobile safety app may be your answer. Safetipin, intended by the charity Jagori, uses crowdsourcing to rate the safety of areas in Delhi based on factors...

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PM says Melanesia will benefit from PNG's Economy

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill says the economic prosperity and affluence of Papua New Guinea must be shared, and benefit all Melanesian countries. Mr O'Neill was speaking when commissioning the Papua New Guinea chancery in Honiara, Solomon Islands. He says PNG businesses are slowly spreading to the other Melanesian countries, not to be overriding, but to share their economic success by creating jobs and creating tax income...

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Countries converge for PACANGEL Papua New Guinea

A six-nation Pacific Angel 15-4 team arrived June 1 in the Eastern Highlands province of Papua New Guinea. The PACANGEL team – made up of doctors, dentists, plumbers and planners from Papua New Guinea, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Indonesia -- tumbled out of trucks in Goroka, a town of 20,000 people located a mile above sea level, to deliver humanitarian assistance and build disaster relief abilities with the...

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Papua New Guinea Invites Greater UK Investments

More than 300 business leaders, from the United Kingdom, as well as Europe and the United States, have been given new insight to the economic growth of Papua New Guinea and potential returns on investment. In his keynote address at the inaugural United Kingdom - Papua New guinea Trade and Investment Forum in London on Tuesday, the Prime Minister, Hon Peter O'Neill CMG MP, provided perspective to ongoing economic development."Stability, responsible...

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Sports Minister says PNG will produce world champions within the next decade

The Minister for Sport in Papua New Guinea, Justin Tkatchenko, is predicting that PNG will produce world champion athletes within the next decade, on the back of the government's huge investment in the Pacific Games. He has also given an assurance that the successful High Performance Centre set up for the Games. Something which PNG has never had before, is here to stay. And with the Games' opening ceremony less than four weeks away now,...

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Research and Markets: Papua New Guinea Oil and Gas Strategic Analysis and Outlook 2015-2025

Amidst downfall in oil prices creating uncertainty on the future of Papua New Guinea industry growth, the report details key strategies of government, oil and gas companies and investors in the country. Detailed outlook of the industry in terms of production forecasts of oil, gas, LNG, LPG, gasoline, diesel, fuel oil along with supporting parameters of primary energy demand, GDP and population are included. Current status of planned projects along with the possible commencement of the projects, feasibility of developing those projects in...

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