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The Pukpuk Treaty and the future of Papua New Guinea-Australia relations

Analysis – The signing of the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty – officially known as the Pukpuk Treaty – marks a defining moment in the modern Pacific order.Framed as a “historic milestone”, the pact re-casts security cooperation between Port Moresby and Canberra while stirring deeper debates about sovereignty, dependency, and the shifting balance of power in the region.A new era…

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#Australia - PNG #Australian Defence Forces #Defence Relations #Pukpuk Treaty

West Papua holds an important place on Pacific countries' agenda says Mapou.

Former New Caledonia President Louis Mapou says human rights and sovereignty are big issues facing not only Melanesia but the wider Pacific. Pacific leaders are expected to reaffirm the Forum’s recognition of Indonesia’s sovereignty over West Papua at the Leaders’ Summit but equally try to secure a visit. New Caledonia’s former collegial government President, Louis Mapou said West Papua holds…

#Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas #FLNKS #Indonesia #James Marape #Pacific Islands Forum #Papua Merdeka

"Land Is Life": The Consequences of Selling Indigenous Land

The Land: Foundational to Community and Identity Throughout Melanesia, from the highlands of Papua New Guinea to the islands of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands, land holds significance beyond its physical characteristics. It embodies ancestral heritage, cultural identity, and community well-being. The principle that “Land Is Life” captures a fundamental and enduring truth at the heart of…

#Land Defense #Land is Life

MSG CONGRATULATES PNG ON MILESTONE 50th INDEPENDENCE

PORT VILA, VANUATU (16 September 2025): The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat congratulates the Government and people of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG) for reaching its 50th Independence Anniversary today. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Hon, James Marape, Acting Director General of the MSG Secretariat, Ilan Kiloe, said, “while a poignant and sombre occasion,…

#independence anniversariy #MSG #Port Vila

50 years without coups or dictators: how PNG built a durable democracy based on dignity and fairness

On April 20 1972, 100 newly elected parliamentarians gathered in Port Moresby for the opening of the Third House of Assembly, Papua New Guinea’s legislative body. Many of these members were young and some were new to politics: Chief Minister (later Grand Chief) Michael Somare was 37, Minister of Finance Julius Chan was 33, and Josephine Abaijah, the only woman, was 32. Within three years, these…

#independence anniversariy #independence hero #Michael Somare

𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝑷𝑵𝑮 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 – 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 50 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒚

“One City, One Kantri, One Future.” That was the resounding message from NCD Governor Hon. Powes Parkop as he officially launched the “PNG Story” celebration at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium, marking the beginning of a historic month dedicated to telling Papua New Guinea’s remarkable journey of nationhood—starting with the Southern Region. July’s event is part of a three-month national…

#East New Britain #independence anniversariy #independence celebration #Southern Highlands #West New Britain

Peter O"Neill: IMF Funds and Unplayable Debts

MF hands out 771 million Kina as our country’s Corruption Watchdog ICAC collapses Following the end of the second world war, global leaders gathered and established a framework of institutions including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to build a more equitable and just future for all. To help all nations and their people prosper not just a few. The endeavour was noble. Seventy-five years…

#Anti Corruption Campaign #Corruption #IMF

DEPARTMENT OF WORKS IN CHAOS: K600 MILLION CONNECT PNG FUNDS ABUSED UNDER MIRISIM-HOLEMBA WATCH

The Department of Works and Highways is on the brink of collapse—crippled by incompetence, corruption, and leadership failure under Minister Solen Mirisim and Secretary Gibson Holemba. What was once a vital engine for national development through the Connect PNG Program has now been turned into a personal cash machine for cronies and wantoks. Sources from within the Department reveal that…

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#Connect PNG #Corruption

International Parliamentary for West Papua: Deklarasi Brussel tentang West Papua 22 Januari 2024

Parlemen Internasional untuk West Papua (IPWP) Senin, 22 Januari 2024 Deklarasi Brussel tentang West Papua Kami, Anggota Parlemen yang bertanda tangan di bawah ini, mendesak pemerintah Indonesia untuk memfasilitasi kunjungan Kantor Komisaris Tinggi Hak Asasi Manusia PBB (OHCHR) ke West Papua. West Papua berada dalam krisis kemanusiaan yang signifikan dan membutuhkan perhatian internasional…

#ACP – EU #Declaration on West Papua #ILWP

The Hon Serge Vohor Rialuth, MP on West Papua at UNGA, 18 September 2002

ANUATU STATEMENT BY THE HON. SERGE VOHOR RIALUTH, MP DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, EXTERNAL TRADE, ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY – FIFTY SEVEN SESSION NEW YORK, 18 SEPTEMBER 2002 Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, I begin by bringing to this august gathering greetings and…

#Human Rights Violations #Serge Voghor #UNGA #West New Guinea

The Importance of Community-Led Conservation in Papua New Guinea

by Wewo Kotokay, Melanesian Conservation Elder Papua New Guinea, a country known for its stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity, has long been beacon of hope for biodiversity conservation and environmental stewardship. This Pacific nation, comprised of lush rainforests, pristine coral reefs, and towering mountains has nurtured a unique approach to preserving its natural resources and…

#conservation #Conservation in PNG #Spirit-Led Conservation

Benefits of West Papua Independence for Global Environment and Conservation Approaches

West Papua, located on the western half of the island of New Guinea, is known for its rich biodiversity and unique cultural heritage. The region is home to some of most diverse ecosystems in the world, including tropical rainforests, mangrove swamps, and coral reefs. The island of New Guinea itself is considered a critical ecological hub, as it is the third-largest island in the world and harb a…

#environment #provincial government #West Papua Independence

ITS NOT OVER UNTIL ITS OVER!

After all the dust is settled in politics of VONC in parliament, we have yet our peoples voices undefeated by raising above Equality for all, social liberty, economic independence, and justice for every citizens soon when we see our beacon of hope will rise again for our citizens at ROUND#2. I take my hat for Hon.Reinbo Paita and Hon. Dr. Tom Lino and the others brave young leaders who had the…

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#James Marape #Papua Nugini #Peter O’Neill #PNG Prime Minister #Vote if NO Confidence

New Guinea - One Island Two Countries

New Guinea is the second-largest island in the world, located in the South Pacific region. The island is divided into two countries – West Papua and Papua New Guinea, each belonging to different colonial histories. West Papua is a province of Indonesia, formerly a Dutch colony, while Papua New Guinea is an independent country, formerly German and British colony, then under Australia…

#Melanesia Politics #New Guinea #West Papua

Tribal warfare kills at least 20 near Porgera mine in PNG, estimates UN

Tribal warfare near Barrick Gold‘s (TSX: ABX: NYSE: GOLD) Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea has escalated into a violent shootout that’s killed at least 20 people and led to a brief suspension of the mine, according multiple news outlets including the BBC. Mate Bagossy, the UN’s humanitarian adviser for Papua New Guinea, confirmed on Monday that the death toll from the tribal conflict had…

#extractive industry #Porgera #tribal conflict

Michael Jordan, berkulit hitam, lahir pada tahun 1963

Michael Jordan, berkulit hitam, lahir pada tahun 1963, di daerah kumuh Brooklyn, New York. Ia memiliki empat orang saudara, sementara upah ayahnya yang hanya sedikit tidak cukup untuk menafkahi keluarga. Semenjak kecil, ia melewati kehidupannya dalam lingkungan miskin dan penuh diskriminasi, hingga ia sama sekali tidak bisa melihat harapan masa depannya. Ketika ia berusia tiga belas tahun,…

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#African Legends

Deklarasi Brussel [Uni-Eropa] tentang West Papua

ipwp.org/ipwp-news/brus… Kami, Anggota Parlemen yang bertanda tangan di bawah ini, mendesak pemerintah Indonesia untuk memfasilitasi kunjungan Kantor Komisaris Tinggi Hak Asasi Manusia PBB (OHCHR) ke Papua Barat. Papua Barat berada dalam krisis kemanusiaan yang signifikan dan membutuhkan perhatian internasional yang mendesak. PBB memperkirakan terdapat 60.000-100.000 warga asli Papua yang…

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#Deklarasi Brussels #UN Human Rights Commissioner

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