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Papua New Guinea’s capital city, Port Moresby is will have state-of-the-art development.  Downtown Port Moresby is expecting another major development, when the Paga Hill Paradise Project, gets off the ground later this month. Artistic expression of new skyscraper in downtown Port Moresby Governor of the National Capital District Powes Parkop, when speaking at the ground breaking ceremony yesterday afternoon (Thursday August 8th, 2022) said he is grateful that this project is finally getting off the ground after much delay. Mr. Parkop says this K130 million project, which will be built over two years, is part of his idea of creating an Amazing Port Moresby, and making it one of the best in the Pacific. “The idea of Amazing Port Moresby is not just to make our City look and sound amazing or attractive but for real making it truly amazing in that its a great hub for business, great hub for entertainment, for recreation, great hub for all our people of the thousand tribes and 8...

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is the first foreign leader to address the Papua New Guinea  National Parliament since independence. He was ushered into the chamber this morning and seated at the right side of Speaker Job Pomat. The Australian Prime Minister was allowed to address the House under a provision of the Parliament Standing Orders as a special guest. Australian Prime Minister Albanese addresses PNG Parliament [Photo by NBC News] In his speech, the Labor leader says it is a great honour for him to speak to the members and people of this nation. He reaffirmed the Australian Government’s commitment in key areas of health, education, trade and security, and others. Prime Minister James Marape welcomed Mr. Albanese and said his visit to the country will enhance the peculiar history both nations shared. Mr. Marape also acknowledges the Australian Prime Minister’s recognition of our shared past and highlighted many issues that both nations need to address ...