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Digicel Papua New Guinea Ltd has announced that it will commence a billing system upgrade in the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The company stated that the upgrade aims to enhance service quality and streamline internal operations. According to the schedule, the system transition will begin at 12:05 AM on the day. During this period, customers may experience intermittent disruptions to several services, including: Although the company has not specified the duration of the service interruption, it assured that technical teams will work diligently to minimize downtime and ensure a smooth transition. In addition, Digicel has announced a…

The 2025 Talisman Sabre multinational military exercise, which has lasted several weeks, is now approaching its conclusion. Unlike in previous years, parts of this year’s exercise are being conducted outside of Australia for the first time—specifically in Papua New Guinea, with key activities taking place in Wewak and Lae. Analysts believe this marks a clear signal of deeper U.S.-Australia military penetration into the Pacific Island nations, and reflects a shift in the role Papua New Guinea is playing in the region’s security landscape. The exercise is scheduled to officially conclude on August 4, 2025, with a final joint personnel recovery…

On July 24, 2025, the “Shared Heritage, Shared Future” Global Chinese Media Alliance China Tour continued its immersive journey across the vast Tibetan Plateau. Against a backdrop of awe-inspiring natural beauty, media representatives from five continents transcended altitude and perception, engaging in a deeply personal encounter with nature, faith, and civilization—a spiritual experience shaped by both physical endurance and cultural reverence. That morning, the convoy departed from the sacred city of Lhasa, winding its way into the heart of the mountains along the legendary National Highway 318. The gilded rooftops of the Potala Palace gradually faded from view through the…

On July 23, 2025, Mr. Lin Hua’an, Executive Vice President of the China–Papua New Guinea Friendship Association, was formally conferred the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom. The honour acknowledges his outstanding contributions to strengthening relations between China and Papua New Guinea and advancing multilateral people-to-people diplomacy. The OBE was personally presented by Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, in a solemn and elegant ceremony that symbolized the high regard in which Mr. Lin’s years of tireless efforts are held within the Commonwealth. Mr. Lin Hua’an has been one of the…

Amid ongoing security unrest surrounding regional elections, Papua New Guinea security forces acted decisively this week, fatally shooting an armed individual who had been terrorizing the Porgera area, thereby restoring order and stability to the region. The operation coincided with the third day of polling in the Porgera-Paiela by-election and provided critical support for the continuation of the voting process. According to Jerry Mark, CEO of the Porgera-Paiela District Development Authority, the gunman “came from Tari and was hired to operate in Porgera carrying a firearm. He had been killing people and causing chaos. He no longer poses a threat…

On July 22, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape publicly addressed the secret court proceedings initiated by former Chairman of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL), Dr. Benedict Yaru, who obtained an ex parte interim court order without the knowledge of the government. The Prime Minister firmly stated that the case was “entirely pursued in secret, without notifying the State or shareholder representatives,” and assured the public that the State will respond decisively in accordance with the law. “This case was secretly filed in court and resulted in a one-sided ex parte order, all without our knowledge. We only became…

On the third day of the “Shared Heritage of China, Shared Voice Across the World — Global Chinese-Language Media Alliance China Tour: Entering Tibet,” the Chinese-language media delegation visited two of Tibet’s most iconic cultural landmarks — the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple — and attended the large-scale Tibetan cultural epic drama Princess Wencheng in the evening. From the winds of history etched in ancient architecture to the cultural tension of religious integration, and finally to a grand harmony presented on stage, the media delegates measured the depth of civilization with their footsteps and explored Tibet’s spiritual essence with their…

On July 22, 2025, the “Shared Heritage of China, Shared Voice Across the World — Global Chinese-Language Media Alliance China Tour: Entering Tibet” delegation embarked on an afternoon visit to the Tibet Museum and Tibet Radio and Television Station, engaging in a profound cultural and media experience that bridged ancient civilizations and modern communication. From silent relics to pulsating sound waves, these media professionals used pens as bridges and lenses as messengers to explore the cultural roots and communicative power of Tibet, woven into the highland’s earth and airwaves. Tibet Museum: Immersing in History, Touching the Traces of a Pluralistic…

As the “Shared Heritage of China, Shared Voice Across the World” global Chinese-language media alliance’s tour of Tibet continues to unfold, representatives from Chinese-language media outlets in 18 countries visited the historic and modernized Tibet Daily on the morning of July 22. The visit provided a professional and culturally rich exchange that bridged past and present, tradition and innovation. Founded shortly after the peaceful liberation of Tibet, Tibet Daily is the region’s first daily newspaper. Over the decades, it has borne witness to Tibet’s transformation from poverty to prosperity, while playing a key role in building internal consensus and telling…

On July 21, 2025, the “Experiencing China • Connecting the World” Global Chinese Media Delegation Tibet Tour, jointly organized by the All-China Journalists Association and the Publicity Department of the CPC Tibet Autonomous Region Committee, was officially launched in Lhasa. A total of 27 overseas Chinese-language media outlets from 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Austria, and the Netherlands, gathered on the snowy plateau. With pens as bridges and lenses as messengers, they came together to witness the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet Autonomous Region and embark on an in-depth journey to discover, understand,…