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PNGTUC calls for transparent process

PNGTUC Secretary General, Anthon Sekum said they are not entirely against the DCA.

“It is the processes our government followed and the motivation behind fast tracking the processes with zero public consultation and Parliament debate opens up public debate to all sorts of conclusions,” Sekum said. “Any agreement that will have elements of intrusion into our sovereignty and may put the country in harm’s way must not be done without all citizens' consent.”

Defence pact signed

Yesterday evening US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and PNG’s Minister for Defence Win Daki put pen to paper, giving way to the US to increase military presence in the country and the Pacific, as China and the US compete for influence in the region.

Prime Minister James Marape assured Papua New Guineans that all aspects of the DCA will be made available to the public through a Parliamentary Statement that he will make.

“DCA does not affect sovereignty”

And he has assured Papua New Guineans that all aspects of the DCA will be made available to the public through a Parliamentary Statement that he will make.

“I am working to release the agreement for public knowledge, and on Thursday this week we will send the State Solicitor and Foreign Affairs and Defence Secretaries, to go through the DCA with students and interest groups to ensure they are informed correctly.”

Aust Defence Industry Minister to visit

Conroy will represent Australia at the United States-Pacific Island Dialogue, to be co-hosted by Prime Minister James Marape and US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken.
 
“This will be my fourth visit to Papua New Guinea as Minister for International Development and the Pacific, reflecting the Australian government’s deep commitment to the relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea and the special bond between our people,” said Conroy.
 

Harness SEZ concept

The department and the proposed Ihu Special Economic Zone have showed their support by committing K100,000 each as Gold sponsors of the SEZ Summit to be staged from May 8 and 9 in Port Moresby.

Vice Minister for National Planning, James Nomane, when pledging the department’s support on behalf of Minister Rainbo Paita said the SEZ concept is the way to go for Papua New Guinea.

He said it has worked for many countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, showing a resounding success and it can transform PNG, when taken on board.

Believe Global Launches Gazelle Community Hub

The event was attended by the Governor of East New Britain, Michael Marum, Open Member for Gazelle and Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources Jelta Wong, Believe Global Director Neil Smith, and leaders and members of the community.

The Community Hub is designed to bring positive impact in five key areas: leadership, business, education, health, and the church.

It provides infrastructure for dedicated youth development programs, education training, health services, and general community support in rural areas across Papua New Guinea.

Underrated Reggae Artist Gains Recognition

His songs are being played on airwaves in Europe and the United States of America. He has been described as the "most underrated reggae artist" by a music promoter in Europe.

Over the past six months, Anslom has been named Artist of the Year on Galaxy 107 FM radio in New Zealand, conducted interviews with radio stations in Europe and the USA, and performed at the International Indie Music Festival in Kerala, India.

Believe Institute Empowering Future Leaders

The Institute's primary goal is to provide positive education and youth development opportunities to inspire and encourage young people to become change makers in their communities.

'Bird poo' frog among five new species classified in Papua New Guinea

This month, no less than five new species of frog have been described by scientists from the Queensland and South Australian Museums and Griffith University, who published their results in Zootaxa.

Among the new species is one with a bird-poo-like appearance (above) when young that changes as it matures, and another named for its blood-red belly.

The study's lead author Steven Richards, an honorary researcher with the South Australian Museum, spent the last 30 years collecting the new specimens from Gulf Province and the New Guinea Highlands.

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Aidan Ltd prepare for business trips

The company aims to empower entrepreneurial professionals and create International Business Pathways (IBP) for Papua New Guinean businesses.

Two IBP Presentations are scheduled for the 19th and the 27th of April 2023, for entrepreneurs to know more about the IBP Model and system for SMEs who are looking to find overseas suppliers and buyers to grow their businesses.