European Union Commits K270 Million to Support Climate and Biodiversity in Papua New Guinea
The European Union has announced a funding package of approximately K270 million to bolster climate change resilience, sustainable forestry, and biodiversity conservation efforts in Papua New Guinea. This initiative aims to support the nation's environmental goals and promote sustainable development through strategic partnerships and local community engagement.
Inaugural AML/CTF/CPF Conference Kicks Off in Port Moresby to Combat Financial Crime
Papua New Guinea's first Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CTF/CPF) Conference commenced in Port Moresby. Co-organized by the Bank of Papua New Guinea and Transparency International PNG, the two-day event at APEC Haus aims to strengthen the nation's defense against financial crime and address FATF grey-listing concerns, emphasizing a 'whole of society' approach.
Late Morobe Governor Luther Wenge to Lie in State at Parliament
The body of the late Morobe Governor, Luther Akisawa Wenge, who passed away on September 13, 2025, will lie in state in the Grand Hall of Papua New Guinea's Parliament. Wenge, a prominent lawyer and politician, served multiple terms as Governor, known for his outspoken advocacy and significant contributions to provincial autonomy and development.