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Meet The New-To-Science Fish Named For Darth Vader
Forbes
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The black dwarfgoby was discovered in the coral reefs of the McLaren Fjord, of Tufi, Papua New Guinea. McLaren Fjord of Tufi, Papua New Guinea. Drone photo by MV Erdmann.Drone photo by MV Erdmann. A trio of international scientists recently...
K92 Mining Reports Strong Q2 Output, Begins Commissioning of Stage 3 Plant in Papua New Guinea
PNG Business News
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Canadian firm K92 Mining Inc. has reported a solid second-quarter performance for 2025, producing 34,816 ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq) and initiating commissioning of its new 1.2 million tonnes-per-annum (Mtpa) Stage 3 Process Plant at the...
Mobile wallets making moves in Papua New Guinea
Business Advantage PNG
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July 9, 2025
BSP’s Mark Robinson and Penelope Aisi launching the Wantok Wallet. Credit: BSP As Papua New Guinea’s telecommunications rollout speeds up, financial institutions and telcos alike are looking at utilising new technologies to bring payments and...
Australian Firms Eye Papua New Guinea’s Resource Pipeline as Trade Ties Deepen | ASX 100
Kalkine Media
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July 8, 2025
Highlights Papua New Guinea marks half a century of independence amid resource sector expansion Australia strengthens trade presence through Austrade and bilateral business councils PNG Investment Conference fosters collaboration in mining and...
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea eye stronger defense ties
Antara
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July 8, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The governments of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are exploring ways to strengthen and expand their cooperation in security and defense. According to a press release issued by the Indonesian Defense Ministry here on...
OCEANIA/PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Resignation and appointment of the Bishop of Alotau-Sideia
Fides
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July 7, 2025
Vatican City - The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia , presented by His Exc. Msgr. Rolando Crisostomo Santos, C.M. The Holy Father has appointed the Rev. Fr. Jacek Piotr Tendej, C.M.,...
Researchers discover new species, name it after ‘Star Wars’ character
OregonLive.com
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July 8, 2025
In the waters of Papua New Guinea’s Tufi region, known for its dramatic volcanic fjords, an unusual fish sat perched on a massive rocky coral outcrop. The fish, with large yellow eyes and a “distinctive purplish-black coloration,” was a new...
BPNG 2024 Report Marks Year of Reform, Innovation and Financial Strength
PNG Business News
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The Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) has submitted its 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statements to the Minister for Treasury, in accordance with the Central Banking (Amendment) Act of 2024. The report captures a pivotal year marked by structural...
Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations
Pacific News Service
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Poor science heard during the negotiations for a new Plastics Treaty has caused concern for the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. A group of approximately 240 scientists representing over 250 independent scientists across the...
All the clues that led scientists to 'finally discover' Amelia Earhart's lost plane solving mystery after 88 years
LAD Bible
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The mystery of what happened to Amelia Earhart may at last be solved as a team of scientists think they've finally discovered the missing piece of the puzzle. Having disappeared 88 years ago, the ultimate fate of the famous flier has been...
3I/ATLAS: Everything you need to know about the new 'interstellar visitor' shooting through the solar system" target="_self"…
LiveScience
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July 10, 2025
The solar system has an uninvited guest that is currently shooting toward us on a one-way trip through our cosmic neighborhood. The newly discovered interstellar visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is only the third of its kind ever seen. It was discovered...
ICT manufacturing industry can support 8% growth goal: govt
Antara
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July 10, 2025
Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA) - Deputy Industry Minister Faisol Riza has said that the information and communication technology (ICT) manufacturing sector can be a key driver for achieving the target of 8 percent economic growth. “The government...
Nepal News Evening Briefing | Thursday, July 10, 2025
Nepal News
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July 10, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...
Diplomatic immunity! Trump appoints loudmouth Aussie ex-local councillor as US envoy to Malaysia
WAtoday
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July 10, 2025
Then there’s Adams’ boycott of confectionary manufacturer Mars after it released “feminist M&Ms”. Trump certainly took the Alpha Male seriously, appointing Adams to the board of the Woodrow Wilson Centre during his first term, and making him an...
From Ashfield Council to Trump’s man in Malaysia
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 10, 2025
But Trump took the Alpha Male seriously, writing glowing forewords to a few of his books, appointing Adams to the board of the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, DC, during his first term, and making him an official campaign surrogate during the...
Santos to deploy Xecta’s IPSM solution at Eastern Australia and PNG assets
Offshore Technology
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July 10, 2025
Energy company Santos has agreed to deploy Xecta’s integrated production system model (IPSM) across its assets in Eastern Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG). This digital oilfield project expansion marks a significant step in the application of...
“Large Black-Eyed Creature Discovered”: Scientists Identify Bizarre New Species Lurking in Papua New Guinea Gold Mine
Sustainability Times
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July 2, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🐍 Researchers discovered a new species of snake, the Dendrelaphis atra, on Misima Island, known for its striking black eyes and color-changing abilities. 🌿 Misima Island, part of the Milne Bay Province, is a recognized biodiversity...
Goldman Sachs Downgrades Newmont Corporation (NEM) to Neutral from Buy
Yahoo Finance
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July 10, 2025
Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) is one of the 10 Cheap Large Cap Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On July 8, Goldman Sachs downgraded Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) to Neutral from Buy with a $60.90 price target. The firm stated that it sees...
Green Climate Fund approves a record $300 million for FAO-designed projects in Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia and the Sahel
Food and Agriculture Organization
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Port Moresby/Rome - The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved projects worth more than $300 million that will protect forests in Papua New Guinea, promote sustainable fisheries in Saint Lucia, and help grow Africa’s Great Green Wall. The...
Trading knowledge—not wares: Archaeological study sheds light on women's overlooked role in Papua New Guinea sea trade
Phys.org
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June 30, 2025
by Robert Skelly, Barbara Etschmann, Chris Urwin, Joël Brugger, Teppsy Beni, The Conversation Australia's closest neighbor, Papua New Guinea, is a place of remarkable cultural diversity. Home to cultures speaking more than 800 languages, this...