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July 1, 2023
By Nelson Joe in Goroka At least a self-contained shelter is enough to attract international eco-tourists to Papua New Guinea, say tourism operators. David Van, an international tour guide operator, told the Bena tribe in Eastern Highlands province that international tourists had not experienced local life. The tribe nurtures the 217ha Yasina Nature Park at ... <a title="Global tourism can thrive in PNG local communities, says Yasina Park chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/global-tourism-can-thrive-in-png-local-communities-says-yasina-park-chief/" aria-label="Read more about Global tourism can thrive in PNG local communities, says Yasina Park chief">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2023
PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guineans have been challenged to “actively contribute” towards development projects like the Boroko Transformation Project if citizens want to see change in the Pacific’s largest country. Prime Minister James Marape issued this challenge this week when launching the National Capital District Commission’s Boroko Transformation Project in Port Moresby. “This must happen. ... <a title="Boroko declared ‘betel nut-free’ as PNG capital Moresby spruces up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/boroko-declared-betel-nut-free-as-png-capital-moresby-spruces-up/" aria-label="Read more about Boroko declared ‘betel nut-free’ as PNG capital Moresby spruces up">Read more</a>
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June 19, 2023
By Nelson Joe in Goroka At least a self-contained shelter is enough to attract international eco-tourists to Papua New Guinea, say tourism operators. David Van, an international tour guide operator, told the Bena tribe in Eastern Highlands province that international tourists had not experienced local life. The tribe nurtures the 217ha Yasina Nature Park at ... <a title="PNG global tourism can thrive in local communities, says Yasina Park chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/19/png-global-tourism-can-thrive-in-local-communities-says-yasina-park-chief/" aria-label="Read more about PNG global tourism can thrive in local communities, says Yasina Park chief">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Seven regional executives representing all the customary regions of West Papua have declared their support for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) gaining full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. The executives are of the ULMWP ‘provisional government’ in the Indonesian-ruled Melanesian region. The ULMWP declared this political support in ... <a title="West Papua’s customary region leaders back full MSG membership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/17/west-papuas-customary-region-leaders-back-full-msg-membership/" aria-label="Read more about West Papua’s customary region leaders back full MSG membership">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2023
EDITORIAL: PNG Post-Courier Mister Speaker, our collective question without notice is to you mister Speaker. We want the Prime Minister and his deputy to take note Sir. Our question from the Media Gallery is specifically directed to you, Mr Speaker, because of events that have transpired in the last 48 hours in which the freedom ... <a title="Mr Speaker, we’re not your enemies. We’re reporting without fear or favour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/17/mr-speaker-were-not-your-enemies-were-reporting-without-fear-or-favour/" aria-label="Read more about Mr Speaker, we’re not your enemies. We’re reporting without fear or favour">Read more</a>
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June 15, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has played down criticism he is leading an administration that practices nepotism and favouritism. The Rabuka-led three-party coalition government has been accused of rewarding loyalists with top positions in state-backed institutions and organisations. There are some Fijians who claim ... <a title="Fiji PM Rabuka downplays ‘loyalist’ nepotism allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/15/fiji-pm-rabuka-downplays-loyalist-nepotism-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji PM Rabuka downplays ‘loyalist’ nepotism allegations">Read more</a>
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June 14, 2023
Asia Pacific Report A defendant in an Indonesian case of alleged defamation, Fatia Maulidiyanti, has hit back at a statement by Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment (Menko Marves) Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan who said in his testimony that he wanted to audit all non-government organisations (NGOs) in the country. Article by AsiaPacificReport.nz
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June 9, 2023
RNZ Pacific Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa has urged her fellow Pacific leaders to stop paying lip service to regionalism and walk the talk when making collective decisions. Fiame made the remarks last night as she welcomed the Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, to Apia. Fiame said Samoa strongly believed in ... <a title="Pacific unity crucial in ‘crowded geopolitical landscape’, says Fiame" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/09/pacific-unity-crucial-in-crowded-geopolitical-landscape-says-fiame/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific unity crucial in ‘crowded geopolitical landscape’, says Fiame">Read more</a>
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June 8, 2023
RNZ Pacific French Polynesia’s new President Moetai Brotherson is in Paris for wide-ranging talks with the French government and the organisers of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. His visit involves meetings with a range of ministers and officials to continue cooperation arrangements initiated by his predecessor. “I’m not here to come begging,” Brotherson said, adding ... <a title="‘I’m not begging’, Tahiti’s Brotherson tells France in prep for independence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/08/im-not-begging-tahitis-brotherson-tells-france-in-prep-for-independence/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I’m not begging’, Tahiti’s Brotherson tells France in prep for independence">Read more</a>
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June 7, 2023
RNZ Pacific Community leaders around Panguna mine in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville want mining giant Rio Tinto to help out following recent flooding. Rio Tinto was the owner/operator of the mine which has laid derelict for more than 30 years. Fears of the threat from flooding in the river system near ... <a title="Bougainville leaders call on mining giant Rio Tinto to assist communities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/07/bougainville-leaders-call-on-mining-giant-rio-tinto-to-assist-communities/" aria-label="Read more about Bougainville leaders call on mining giant Rio Tinto to assist communities">Read more</a>
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June 6, 2023
By Alice Lolohea of Tagata Pasifika Twenty five broadcasters from 13 Pacific countries touched down in Auckland recently for the Pacific Broadcasters conference. A meet and greet filled with lots of talanoa, networking and healthy debate, the conference was a welcome change from a typical Zoom meeting. Natasha Meleisea, chief executive of Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting ... <a title="‘Let’s tell our own stories’ – Pacific broadcasters seek sovereignty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/06/lets-tell-our-own-stories-pacific-broadcasters-seek-sovereignty/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Let’s tell our own stories’ – Pacific broadcasters seek sovereignty">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby The National Court has ordered the Papua New Guinea government to disclose the full details of the gold refinery deal it entered into with a Singapore-based company, National Gold Corporation. The court ordered Prime Minister James Marape (first defendant), Planning Minister Renbo Paita (second defendant), the NEC (third defendant) ... <a title="PNG’s National Court orders state to justify Singapore gold deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/pngs-national-court-orders-state-to-justify-singapore-gold-deal/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s National Court orders state to justify Singapore gold deal">Read more</a>
