Imagine being asked to watch turtles’ hatch. Definitely an offer no one would refuse. In order to witness it you would have to travel to a picturesque island resort about 25 minutes by speed boat off Kavieng town in the New Ireland Province. The island is called Lissenung translated to “place of rest” in the ... read more
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The Tourism Promotion Authority 2020 Visitor Arrival Report revealed a massive 82% decrease in visitors to Papua New Guinea. A total of 39,000 international visitors were recorded in 2020, this was 170,000 less than the 2019 arrival figures. The 2020 figures are the lowest ever recorded for over two decades. The cause of this massive ... read more
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By NATHAN LATITHE recent trekking adventure to Mt Victoria, the highest peak in the fringes of Owen Stanley Range by a group comprising Kokoda Track guides and porters was an adventure of varied challenges.The group was led by council president Norris Selu, Councillor Arthur Danny of Mainumu Ward, Nick Jerry of Koma village and officers ... read more
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Jenny Gonapa had no office when she started her business in 2009 – just a laptop, an idea and her determination. Today, PNG Highlands Tours is regarded as a reliable tourism operator, an achievement obtained through Jenny’s commitment to learning and hard work. In many ways, her journey as an entrepreneur started back in 2001 ... read more
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A United Nations-backed team is touring Bougainville's outer islands this month, conducting climate change vulnerability assessments.
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