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Children from Takabur village in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province unload coconuts for a copra drier. Communal activities which can include children is a feature of traditional Melanesian society. East New Britain is one of PNG's leading producer/exporter of commodities such as cocoa and copra (coconut). For a profile of East New Britain province including economic activities click here to access a report by the PNG National Research Institute  

 

Blog highlights

My dream for a better Papua New Guinea

The challenges of educating a child in rural PNG

 

Papua New Guinea in focus

 The Lowy Institute for International Policy looks at Papua New Guinea in 2012

 The Papua New Guinea Leadership Mapping Project

 

Can social media inspire change?

Using social media as a tool for change in Papua New Guinea

Spreading the message from Facebook to the betelnut stalls

 

News

Loko: Telikom invested in upgrading its network and people

15/02/2012 08:19
  Suspended CEO Peter Loko has refuted charges that Telikom PNG Ltd entered into illegal contracts and unauthorised payments totalling over K1 billion ($A400 million). The executive...

Morauta: Telikom PNG Ltd on the verge of insolvency

14/02/2012 20:00
  Telikom PNG Ltd employees face an uncertain future warns Sir Mekere. Picture courtesy of IPBC   State-owned telecommunications company Telikom PNG Ltd is on the verge of...

Belinda's incomplete journey

13/02/2012 20:01
The late Belinda John Kembu who was a passenger on the ill-fated journey of MV Rabaul Queen.  Picture and story by Alexander Nara.   It was not just an ordinary...

Pacific Islanders could lose sea cucumbers and lobsters

12/02/2012 15:26
A Palau fisherman with his catch. Picture courtesy of SPC/Mecki Kronen   Pacific Island communities could lose sea cucumbers, lobsters and other fish species unless villagers and local...

Armed cops bar Chief Justice from court precinct

03/02/2012 22:42
  Papua New Guinea’s Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia has told colleague judges and court staff that armed policemen prevented him from entering the court precinct today. The policemen,...

Papua New Guinea journalists threatened by soldiers

01/02/2012 21:57
IN HAPPIER TIMES: Peter O'Neill MP talks while Sir Michael Somare and National Alliance Party heavy Simon Kaiwi listen during government formation in East New Britain province...

PNG's economic outlook downgraded following failed army mutiny

27/01/2012 21:40
Self-styled PNGDF commander Colonel Yaurra Sasa. Picture courtesy of ABC   Papua New Guinea’s attraction as an investment destination has taken a hit following yesterday’s failed...

State-owned firms to fund O'Neill govt's hospitals rehabilitation program

22/01/2012 20:21
  The Port Moresby General Hospital in the PNG capital which will benefit under the O'Neill government's hospitals rehabilitation program. Picture courtesy of Michael...
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