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School program for students in Lihir

MRL Capital Limited’s Scholarship Program was established in 2010 under its Community Services Obligations Charter and management through the MRL Foundation.

The MRL Foundation also manages and administers the implementation of community-based projects aimed to improve the delivery and access to health, education and social services to improve opportunities for the integral human development of all Lihirians.

Defence Pact must align with Constitution

“Not at this stage, for me I must not break any law that governs our country and so measuring up to what is expected from both sides and there proposal too is not way off but within reach again wording must be something my cabinet and parliament must approve and knowing what is expected on my side I think my team,” stated Marape.

The Prime Minister acknowledged then Foreign Minister, Justin Tkatchenko and Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso on the presentative and the establishment made in regards to the treaty as the exchange is currently going well.

Review into Australia Defence Treaty

Australia Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, was also in attendance of the Korea-Pacific Islands Summit and spoke to PM Marape on the margins of the meeting in regards to the Treaty.

Kimbe market redevelopment houses top facilities

Taking center stage is the nearing completion of the Kimbe Market redevelopment project in West New Britain, which places great emphasis on environmental sustainability throughout its design. Here are the notable features incorporated into the market:

The market buildings will be equipped with an impressive array of 100 solar panels, harnessing the power of the sun to supply electricity and lighting, reducing the reliance on non-renewable energy sources.

PNG Art exhibition opens in Cairns

Organized by the National Cultural Commission (NCC) in collaboration with Paradise Palette, this groundbreaking event marks the beginning of a series of exhibitions to be held in Cairns, Darwin, and Brisbane.

With the upcoming 50th Anniversary Independence of Papua New Guinea (PNG) on the horizon, the exhibition aims to showcase a remarkable collection of artworks that reflect the nation's rich artistic heritage.

PNG-AUS Climate Collaboration

This plan marks a key milestone in the partnership between the two nations and outlines various areas of collaboration aimed at supporting PNG's involvement in international carbon markets.

Under the Joint Action Plan, PNG will receive support from IPCOS, which has committed AUD104 million over a span of ten years.

Invest boost in PNG

Enhancing trade is a key objective of the PNG-Australia Partnership, aimed at fostering a more prosperous and stable PNG and to achieve this goal, Australia's economic partnership with PNG focuses on strengthening trade relations.

Austrade, the Australian Government's agency for international trade, education, and investment promotion, plays a vital role in promoting business connections between Australia and PNG. Through Austrade's efforts, Australia continues to encourage and facilitate business collaborations with PNG.

Training in PNG Airspace

Recently, as part of Exercise Global Dexterity, two C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) conducted low-level flying over PNG.

The exercise also involved the RAAF using the C-17A to deliver engineering equipment to Manus Province in preparation for construction activities during Exercise PUK PUK later this year.

The C-17A is a versatile aircraft that both Australia and the United States use to deliver critical supplies throughout the Indo-Pacific region, often on short notice.

TikTok to be banned from Australian government devices

Key points:

  • The Victorian government says it will work with its federal counterparts to adopt restrictions to TikTok on government devices
  • Similar decisions have been made by governments in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand
  • TikTok has fiercely denied its app poses a national security risk

Australia becomes the last nation in the "five eyes" intelligence alliance to block the app, following similar decisions by the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

Maru calls for review of bilateral relations

He stated this during a bilateral meeting with Australian counterpart Trade Minister, Don Farrell in Australia at the margins of the PNG-Australia Ministerial Forum recently. 

The 29th PNG-Australia Ministerial Forum was convened on the back of the historic visit by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to PNG.