WaterStep Launches Projects to Empower Students through Menstrual Health Management in Papua New Guinea, DRC & Kenya

WaterStep launches initiative to reach 1.3 million students over three years. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WaterStep, a global organization dedicated to improving access to safe water and sanitation …

Japan Bank for International Cooperation Eyes Investment in PNG's Papua LNG

Papua New Guinea Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko met with officials from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to discuss potential investment opportunities in the country. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration between …

National St John celebrate launch of new Ambulance

The National St John Ambulance today celebrated the launch of a newly acquired ambulance, acquired through generous contributions from the Nambawan Trophy Limited (NWTL) Green Angels appeal 2024. The ambulance was donated through the Green Angels appeal, …

Australian Defence Force partnership strengthens Papua New Guinea’s sporting future

New research programs at NRI aim to address key development challenges in PNG

The National Research Institute (NRI) is embarking on six new research programs designed to address some of Papua New Guinea’s most pressing development challenges. Led by Director Osborne Sanida, the programs will delve into areas ranging from cultural …

New Corporate Plan for NRI focuses on strategic objectives and national competitiveness

The newly launched Corporate Plan of the National Research Institute (NRI) sets clear strategic objectives aimed at advancing Papua New Guinea’s national competitiveness.  Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Kinoka Feo, …

St. Steven Catholic School opens new early childhood facility with support from Lae Biscuit

CEO of the Chow Foundation John Chow, Buk Bilong Pikinini founder Anne-Sophie Hermann and a student doing the ribbon-cutting of the new facility. (Image: Supplied) St. Steven Catholic School in Lae, Morobe Province, has officially opened a new early …

PNGNRI launches new Corporate Plan, emphasizing evidence-based research for informed decision-making

Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNGNRI) today launched its Corporate Plan 2024-2028 and Revised Strategic Plan 2021-2030, with a strong emphasis on providing evidence-based information to support informed decision-making in Papua New Guinea. …

Australian Museum repatriates human remains to Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says he was not notified about a sophisticated drone that flew into the country’s air space around the time a Chinese naval vessel navigated the border between PNG and Australia.  Villagers spotted the …

New plan for Aussie sports diplomacy

THE Australia’s Sports Diplomacy Strategy 2032+ provides a new game plan for how Australian sports can be used to strengthen Australia’s connections with its closest neighbours, within the region, and beyond. Australia’s new sports diplomacy strategy …