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PM Calls for reflection as the days countdown to September 16

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There are now 50 days to go before Papua New Guinea celebrates a milestone of 50 years of political and economic independence.

Prime Minister James Marape called on Papua New Guineans to embrace this significant countdown as a time of national reflection, renewed purpose, and thanksgiving to God, who has guided the country through five decades of independence.

“Fifty years ago, our founding fathers laid the foundation of this sovereign nation with a bold vision that Papua New Guinea, though culturally diverse, would stand united, independent, and blessed.

As we mark 50 days to our Golden Jubilee, I encourage every Papua New Guinean, young and old, to take this time to look back, give thanks, and look forward with faith and courage,” Marape said.

Drawing inspiration from scripture, he referenced Leviticus 25:10, which speaks of the Year of Jubilee as a time of liberty, restoration, and return.

“The Bible speaks of the 50th year as a Jubilee, a sacred time of freedom, forgiveness, and restoration. I believe this is not just a political or historical moment, but a spiritual one for our people and our nation. God has been gracious to Papua New Guinea, and now more than ever, we must honour Him for bringing us this far,” he said.

The Prime Minister said the countdown to September 16 should be embraced by all sectors of society — from schools and Churches to the business community and civil society — as a time to celebrate, reconcile, and rededicate ourselves to building a better and more inclusive PNG.

A Legacy of Progress and Resilience Over the last five decades, Papua New Guinea has faced its share of challenges, from economic fluctuations and law and order issues to global pandemics and natural disasters.
Yet, the Prime Minister stressed that the resilience and spirit of the people have been the country’s greatest asset.

“Despite all odds, we are still standing stronger, wiser, and more united than ever. This 50th Independence Anniversary is not just a mark of age, but a testimony of God’s sustaining grace and our people’s perseverance,” Marape said.

“From the remotest village to the highest Office of Government, every Papua New Guinean has played a role in this journey. The story of PNG is not just one of policies or politics it is a story of faith, family, community, and resilience,” Marape said.

Marape reiterated his Government’s commitment to building a stronger, self reliant, and God-fearing nation.
He acknowledged that while much has been achieved, there is still work to do in areas such as education, health, infrastructure, law and order, and wealth creation.

“We will enter the next 50 years with greater intent to take back our economy, empower our people, and honour God in how we govern and lead. As we count down these 50 days to September 16, let us commit ourselves as individuals, families, churches, and communities to be part of this new chapter,” he said.

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The long, winding road to a climate-resilient Pacific

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Climate change isn’t just a distant threat for our Pacific island communities; it’s a daily struggle impacting homes, food, and livelihoods.

Helen Tony, who lives in the small, low-lying village of Unakap on Vanuatu’s Nguna island, knows this reality all too well.

For 15 years, Helen has seen how a changing climate makes life harder. Growing fruits and vegetables has become a challenge, especially after cyclones bring destructive insects. Her husband too, is catching fewer fish because the reefs and ocean ecosystems are damaged by extreme weather, warmer waters, and ocean acidification.

Their family of five relies on income to buy food from local markets, but even Helen’s traditional craft of weaving mats, fans, purses, and baskets from pandanus leaves has been hit.

“To weave them… the leaves need to be dry but more rain than is typical has been shrinking her output and the cash she generates selling her wares.”

A Constant Battle for Recovery

Vanuatu, an archipelago familiar with volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides, is no stranger to disaster and the long road to recovery. However, the added burden of climate change impacts and more intense cyclones and storms is making it increasingly difficult to bounce back.

Pallen Abraham Philip, World Vision’s humanitarian emergency security affairs manager, notes that while cyclones have always been part of life, they’re now stronger and hitting out of season.

“They’re still in the recovery mode, then the next hits,” he explains.

This was evident with Category five Cyclone Pam in 2015 and the twin tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin that tore through just days apart in 2023.

Finding Solutions, Facing New Challenges

Significant funding is crucial for vulnerable regional and rural communities to recover and adapt. Vanuatu receives support through various programs, including the Green Climate Fund on Nguna and neighbouring islands, backed by the Vanuatu government and Save the Children.

Australia’s $50 million contribution to this is part of its broader $100 million Pacific Resilience Facility, which supports small, high-impact initiatives to help communities prepare for disasters.

Whitely Tasaruru, the Nguna and Pele area climate change manager for Vanuatu’s Community-based Climate Resilience Project, works to ensure adaptation measures like coastal tree planting, seawall construction, and coral restoration work together.

For Nguna, the long-term goal is to gradually relocate low-lying villages to higher ground. In the short term, communities want to protect buildings and infrastructure, including the road connecting coastal communities.

Mr. Tasaruru says planting more vegetation and trees along the shoreline will help, as will a planned seawall in an erosion-prone spot.

However, climate solutions can sometimes create new problems. For example, building a road to higher ground for relocating households has involved mining sand from the island’s beach for the cement structure.

“But extracting the sand has created openings and channels on the beach that are leaving nearby settlements more exposed to storm surge and wash damage.”

“Many community members here have concerns,” Mr. Tasaruru shares, suggesting sourcing sand from Port Vila on the mainland island of Efate as a better option.

Innovation Amidst Adversity

On neighbouring Pele, Salome Kalo from Pilliura village has championed a solar-powered food dryer. With sandy, less productive soil, food security is a concern, especially with storms.

The dryer, which uses warm air to preserve produce, “helps us a lot,” says Ms. Kalo. Unfortunately, their dryer was destroyed in a storm a few months ago. “We have to build that again this month.”

Like Nguna, Pele communities are also scouting higher ground for future relocation. Edward Lani from Pilliura village expects their way of life to change when they move away from the beach.

“There are people who live along the coast, they depend entirely on the ocean for food but if they move inland, it would change their way of getting food for the household,” he explains.

But for Mr. Lani, moving inland isn’t his biggest worry. He’s more concerned that young people will leave the island entirely to escape the worsening environmental conditions.

Source: AAP

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Chinese Agriculture Experts Visit to Boost PNG Farming Skill

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A team of agricultural experts from China recently visited Papua New Guinea to kickstart efforts to revitalize the nation’s agriculture sector.

The visit is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last year, aimed to provide valuable training and knowledge to local agriculture professionals.

PNG has been facing challenges in supporting its agriculture sector, particularly in research. Recognizing this gap, the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) from China stepped in to help. Their delegation, consisting of six professors, held an intensive one-day “Agri-Tech” workshop in Port Moresby on Monday, June 30, 2025.

Over 20 participants from various organizations, including commodity boards, the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI), and the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, attended the workshop.

The training covered a wide range of topics, from rice cultivation and soil improvement to livestock breeding and agro-product quality management.

They also shared insights into China’s agricultural import and export standards and the growing demand for organic and sustainably produced goods.

A key takeaway for participants was the potential for PNG to access the vast Chinese market. However, as Professor Yuan Liu from JAAS’s Food Safety and Nutrition Division highlighted, all imports must meet strict World Trade Organization (WTO) and CODEX food safety standards.

In the Pacific, Vanuatu kava was approved for Export in 2023 and Fiji’s Ginger and Coconut Products.
Mr. David Tenakanai, General Manager-Technical Services at the National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA), was overwhelmed that despite agreements with China to export Agricultural produce, PNG is yet to meet the market standards. He challenged attendees and government agencies to fast-track the necessary formalities in meeting the required standards.

Dr. Nelson Simbiken, Director General of NARI, encouraged participants to make the most of the new information shared by the Chinese trainers. The MOU between NARI and JAAS outlines a collaborative effort to:

  • Conduct research and development across agricultural food value chains.
  • Develop human talent for agricultural research and innovation.
  • Establish a joint research platform for community engagement.
  • Optimize policy advocacy for agriculture.

This training is the beginning of other trainings that we will be conducted through the China Pacific Island Countries Agriculture Cooperation and Demonstration Centre.

“Through the MOU with JAAS, we will set up a Field Demonstration plot at Laloki. We have selected a site where they will be based. When they are here, they become the resource, where we will continue to feed areas that need further training.”

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Australia Helps Solomon Islands with Roads and Power

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Roads are seen flooded after a heavy rain storm in the capital Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Australia is giving $A11 million (about 25 million Kina) to help fix roads in the Solomon Islands.

This is happening as the Solomon Islands gets ready to host the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders summit in September.

Australia’s Minister for the Pacific, Pat Conroy, said this money will be used by local Solomon Islands companies.

“We are making sure our projects are delivered by local companies,” he said.

“This is the best way we can ensure economic benefits flow to Solomon Islands from day one, and that these projects create more jobs for locals.”

This means that the work will create jobs and help the economy of the Solomon Islands directly. This is different from how some other countries do things, where they might bring in their own workers for projects.

Fixing Roads and Connecting Communities

The money will fix 12 roads: four on the island of Malaita and eight in the capital city, Honiara. Honiara’s roads often get very busy, and heavy rain can cause floods because of poor drainage.

Minister Conroy said that good roads are very important.

“We know the impact of deteriorating roads for getting to work, getting produce to market, getting children and family members to school or health services,” Mr Conroy said.

He mentioned that in Malaita, some communities were cut off for two years because the South Road was too damaged to use.

“Communities along Malaita’s South Road were effectively cut off from essential services for over two years due to the South Road being impassable,” he added.

“Farmers of Malaita’s sweetest pineapples could not get to Auki market, women could not get to hospital for complicated child births, many children stopped going to school, and the price of goods doubled.”

He said Australia helped fix the South Road last year, which made a big difference.

“The reopening of the South Road last year – with support from Australia and the great work of local contractors – has restored that vital link from Auki to Bina and beyond,” he said.

Boosting Power and Protecting Our Seas

Australia also announced another $A7 million (about 16 million Kina) for a big power project called the Tina River Hydro scheme.

This project, which Australia has given a lot of money to already (now totaling $A70 million), will provide most of Honiara’s electricity when it’s finished.

Finally, Australia also promised to double its money to help watch out for illegal fishing in the Pacific region.
Minister Conroy has been visiting different Pacific countries this week, including Fiji and Papua New Guinea.

In Fiji, he was the first Australian minister to attend a special meeting for Melanesian countries.

In Port Moresby, he was there when they announced the new board for the PNG rugby league team that will join the NRL competition.

Source: Australian Associated Press

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New Zealand Ditches Anti-Fossil Fuel Alliance, Signaling Shift Away from Green Energy

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New Zealand has become the first country to withdraw from the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA), a global group of governments dedicated to transitioning to cleaner energy. This decision, announced by Climate Minister Simon Watts, confirms the current New Zealand coalition government’s pivot towards embracing fossil fuels.

Since coming into power in November 2023, Prime Minister Chris Luxon’s government has rolled back previous environmental policies. This includes overturning a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration, originally put in place by the Jacinda Ardern government, and fast-tracking mining projects, even for coal.

Mr. Watts explained that these actions made New Zealand’s continued membership in BOGA inappropriate.

“The New Zealand government made the decision to withdraw, in good faith, our associate membership, and informed the alliance of this decision on 21 June, 2025,” he stated.

New Zealand initially joined BOGA in late 2021 at COP26, the UN climate conference in Glasgow, after being invited by co-founders Costa Rica and Denmark. Internal government documents at the time suggested that joining would be a “useful vehicle for advancing effective global climate action” and noted that it “does not involve binding legal commitments.”

The move has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups.

Amanda Larson, a spokesperson for Greenpeace Aotearoa (New Zealand), condemned the government’s support for both mining and “intensive livestock” agriculture, which she said were “two of the world’s most polluting industries.”

Ms. Larson also highlighted recent international scrutiny, pointing out that New Zealand’s government was criticized by the Financial Times in May for accounting practices that downplay the impact of methane emissions from agriculture.

“It is the first time in Luxon’s political or business career that he has made the front page of the Financial Times, and it was humiliating. He should expect more international criticism to come,” Ms. Larson added.

New Zealand held an associate membership in BOGA, alongside California and Belize, but has now been removed from the alliance’s website.

Resources Minister Shane Jones dismissed BOGA as “an indulgent, vanity-belief community.”

Source: Australian Associated Press (AAP)

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Calls Grow for United Front Against Illegal Alluvial Mining in PNG

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THE Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is urging a unified effort from community leaders, landowners, and small-scale miners to combat the growing problem of unregulated alluvial mining across the nation.

This call comes amidst increasing concerns about the negative impact on the mining industry, local communities, and legitimate small-scale operators.

Recent reports have highlighted a concerning rise in illegal mining activities, including gold smuggling, which has coincided with a decline in lawful alluvial gold production. This trend has raised alarms throughout the sector, prompting swift action from regulatory bodies.


MRA Issues Stop-Work Notice

In response to these developments, the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA) has issued a public stop-work notice specifically targeting unauthorized alluvial mining operations that utilize heavy machinery.

This enforcement action follows confirmed reports of individuals and companies engaging in illegal mining within designated alluvial mining districts and other regions.

The MRA emphasized that these operations are in direct violation of the Mining Act 1992 and warned that continued breaches would lead to legal consequences.


Government Takes Hard Stance

Mining Minister Rainbo Paita issued a stern warning to all operators “Operate within your permits or leave.”

Paita reaffirmed the government’s zero-tolerance approach to illegal mining, underscoring that all mining activities must adhere to the terms of their permits and licenses.

He stressed that failure to comply undermines the integrity of the sector and will not be tolerated.


PNG CORE Highlights Broader Concerns

As the leading representative body for the minerals sector, PNG CORE is deeply concerned about the environmental degradation, social disruption, and economic damage caused by these unregulated activities.

Such operations not only endanger surrounding communities but also hinder sustainable development opportunities and create unfair competition for compliant miners.

PNG CORE is appealing to community leaders and landowners to proactively safeguard their land and the future of their people.

This includes denying access to illegal miners, reporting suspicious activities to authorities, and verifying all mining engagements with the MRA before proceeding.

Small-scale miners are also strongly encouraged to pursue legal operations by securing the necessary licenses and permits for machinery use.

PNG CORE states that legal compliance ensures safer and environmentally responsible mining practices, contributing meaningfully to both community welfare and national development.


Coordinated Action Essential

Addressing illegal and unregulated alluvial mining requires a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach. Key areas of focus include formalization of operations, environmental stewardship, community health, and strengthened governance.

“PNG CORE unequivocally condemns unregulated alluvial mining.

“These activities are not only environmentally destructive and socially harmful, but also represent unfair competition that undermines legitimate, regulated alluvial miners and the broader resource sector committed to operating sustainably, safely, and in partnership with landowners and communities.

“PNG CORE fully supports the national mining laws and the essential regulatory role of the Mineral Resources Authority,” said PNG CORE Vice President, Assik Tommy Tomscoll.

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New Medical Gear Boosts Children’s Care at Mt. Hagen Hospital

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Children in Papua New Guinea’s Highlands region will receive better medical care thanks to a significant donation of equipment to Mt. Hagen Hospital.

The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) Charity Golf Challenge, an annual fundraising event, raised over K280,000 to purchase vital medical devices for the hospital’s pediatric ward.

The new equipment includes essential tools like a phototherapy light for newborns with jaundice, portable ultrasound machines for quick diagnoses, and a patient monitor for real-time tracking.

These items will help doctors and nurses provide critical support to young patients, especially as the hospital faces a growing number of children needing care due to internal migration and conflict in the region.

Jane Holden, CEO of the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority, highlighted the urgent need for this support, explaining that the pediatric ward, originally designed for 48 beds, is now caring for over 100 children.

Despite these challenges, Mt. Hagen Hospital consistently provides high-quality care with limited funding.

Western Highlands Governor, Wai Rapa praised PNG CORE for recognizing Mt. Hagen Hospital’s vital role as a referral center for the entire Highlands region.

PNG CORE President Anthony Smaré emphasized that the donation is more than just equipment but a symbol of their commitment to supporting healthcare in regions that often go unnoticed.

This initiative, supported by various companies and the government, marks the beginning of a long-term partnership to improve healthcare for children in the Highlands.

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Broncos Stage Stunning Comeback Against Sharks

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Brisbane pulled off an incredible comeback, overturning a 16-point deficit to defeat a wasteful Cronulla 34-28. Broncos fullback Reece Walsh was the spark that ignited their resurgence.

It looked like the Broncos were down and out when Sharks hooker Blayke Brailey darted over from dummy half in the 56th minute, putting Cronulla up 28-12 in front of 39,042 fans at Suncorp Stadium. But the home side had other plans, scoring four tries in just 18 minutes, with Walsh setting up two, to snatch fifth position on the ladder from the Sharks.

“I guess we expect Reece to come up with those things. He just keeps competing,” Broncos coach Michael Maguire said.

“The captain (Adam Reynolds) spoke to them at halftime and sharpened them up a bit.

“It was pleasing that with their backs against the wall … to fight the way they did and get the win at the end.

The match was not without its dramatic moments. Sharks forward Teig Wilton was taken to hospital in the first half after suffering blurred vision from an eye injury. Then, just before halftime, Sharks winger Sione Katoa had what was described as a “brain explosion,” getting sin-binned for a ridiculous touch on Ezra Mam while he was on the ground in the ruck.

Despite the Sharks being a man down, the Broncos couldn’t capitalise immediately. Brailey scored from close range, and the result seemed secured for Cronulla. However, the Sharks then completely fell apart.

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Ezra Mam of the Broncos scores a try during the NRL Round 16 match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AAP Image/Jono Searle)

Broncos winger Ronaldo Mulitalo was ruled to have knocked on, and Walsh made the Sharks pay with a pinpoint pass to centre Gehamat Shibasaki. Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall then kicked out on the full, allowing Broncos winger Josiah Karapani to storm in, even as Sharks half Nicho Hynes fell over claiming an obstruction.

Skipper Adam Reynolds then weaved through traffic and delivered a basketball-style pass for Karapani to complete his second try in as many weeks. Reynolds nailed the conversion from the sideline, giving Brisbane a 30-28 lead. The comeback was sealed when Walsh carved through Hynes to set up Shibasaki for his second try of the night.

“Our discipline to stick to our plan and defence has been poor for weeks. Even when we were leading, you could see signs we were hanging on,” Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon said.

“I’m not going to sit here and make excuses. We need to do something about it. We’ve got to address our discipline.”

The first half was a bizarre affair, with the Sharks leading 22-12 at the break. Brisbane’s kicking game and line speed were poor, with fullback Walsh even giving up two seven-tackle sets. The Sharks, in contrast, attacked with freedom, with halves Trindall and Hynes playing key roles.

Trindall set up centre Siosifa Talakai for a try and then put Wilton through a gaping hole, with fullback William Kennedy finishing it off for a 10-0 lead.

The Sharks had opened the scoring through Talakai after Broncos winger Jesse Arthars spilt a bomb. Kennedy scored his second with a classic try after Hynes sent second-rower Briton Nikora on his way.

Trindall then put Hynes through for a stroll to make it 22-6, after Broncos hooker Cory Paix darted over from dummy-half for a soft try. Mam’s try just before halftime kept the home side in the contest, setting the stage for their incredible second-half turnaround.

Source: Australian Associated Press (AAP)

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MRDC is Platinum Sponsor for PNG Resources Week 2025

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Mineral Resources Development Company Managing Director, Augustine Mano.

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has confirmed its significant role in the upcoming 2025 PNG Resources Week, stepping up as a Platinum Sponsor.

This move, announced by the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), highlights MRDC’s continued investment in the national conversation surrounding resource development and its impact on communities.

MRDC’s sponsorship is a contribution that supports PNG CORE’s function as a central platform for the resource sector.

PNG CORE facilitates vital discussions among landowners, communities, government, the private sector, academia, and industry leaders. This collaboration is essential for addressing challenges and opportunities within Papua New Guinea’s development landscape.

MRDC’s financial backing directly enables PNG CORE to host high-profile events like PNG Resources Week, providing a necessary forum for these diverse voices.

Sponsorship Aligns with Community Investment Record

The theme for the 2025 PNG Resources Week, “50 Years of Resources Building PNG Communities,” directly aligns with MRDC’s established track record of community investment. Since 2018, MRDC has committed nearly K80 million through its Community Investment Trust Fund (CITF).


These investments have supported infrastructure projects in key areas such as education, health, social and economic programs, and renewable resources. Such initiatives play a role in augmenting government services and contributing to improved quality of life in communities affected by resource operations.

Perspectives on the Partnership

PNG CORE Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Pansy Taueni-Sialis, acknowledged the sponsorship’s practical benefits.

“We thank MRDC for coming on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2025 PNG Resources Week. Their support enables PNG CORE to continue creating platforms that unite stakeholders and spark transformative conversations.

MRDC’s work in reinvesting in communities and advocating for landowner interests resonates strongly with our mission to capture the hearts and minds of Papua New Guineans. Together, we are building a legacy of pride, progress, and partnership in the resource sector.”

Augustine Mano, Managing Director of Mineral Resources Development Company, emphasized the event’s importance for landowners. “We have been a long-standing partner of PNG CORE and a major sponsor of its initiatives. The event is an important platform for our landowners to engage, share experiences, and collaborate in areas of mutual interest,” Mano stated.

MRDC’s Platinum sponsorship provides substantial support for the 2025 PNG Resources Week, ensuring the event can effectively gather key stakeholders to discuss and influence the future of PNG’s resource industry. The PNG Resources Golden Exhibition will also feature prominently, marking half a century of development in the nation’s resource sectors.




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PNG Anti-Corruption Efforts Emphasized in Port Moresby March

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PNG CORE had four teams at the 15th Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption 2025, walking under the theme: “Integrity at the CORE: Strengthening PNG’s Resources for Generations”.

THE 2025 Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption, a powerful demonstration of collective resolve against graft, drew over 2,000 participants from 186 teams to Port Moresby on Sunday.

This annual event, spearheaded by Transparency International PNG (TIPNG), served as a vital platform for citizens, civil society, and the private sector to underscore the critical importance of integrity, transparency, and good governance in Papua New Guinea.

The Walk’s theme, “Integrity & Action Now“, resonated deeply throughout the diverse crowd, highlighting the urgent need for tangible steps in combating corruption.

Organizations like the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), which fielded four teams, showcased their unwavering commitment to these principles.

Their banner, “Integrity at the CORE: Strengthening PNG’s Resources for Generations“, captured the sentiment that ethical leadership and responsible resource development are paramount for the nation’s future prosperity.

Men and women wearing blue shirts holding a banner during the walk of corruption
PNG CORE had four teams at the 15th Sir Anthony Siaguru Walk Against Corruption 2025,
walking under the theme: “Integrity at the CORE: Strengthening PNG’s Resources for Generations”.

This highly visible civic movement plays a crucial role in fostering public awareness and galvanizing collective action against corruption in all its forms.

Participants, including PNG CORE, emphasized the shared responsibility of promoting accountability and safeguarding national wealth for future generations.

The sheer numbers involved in the walk sent a clear message: that a significant portion of PNG society is united in its stance against corrupt practices.

Mrs. Pansy Taueni-Sialis, Chief Operating Officer of PNG CORE, articulated the core message of the event, echoing TIPNG Chair Peter Aitsi’s sentiments.

“Saying no to corruption starts with us and is reflected through our actions,” Taueni-Sialis stated, emphasizing the personal commitment required from every individual.

She highlighted the broad participation, including family members and students, as a testament to the growing understanding and response to the call for a corruption-free Papua New Guinea.

Beyond the symbolic march, the event also encouraged community engagement, with PNG CORE sponsoring the “Best Dressed School Team” category, won by Kopkop Lower Secondary School. This initiative further reinforced the importance of instilling values of integrity and accountability from a young age.

Kids who took part in the walk against corruption wearing white tshirts and holding blue goodie bags they won for being the best dressed group.
Students of Kopkop College with their PNG CORE merchandise bags after winning the award
for Best Dressed -School.

The enduring leadership of TIPNG in fostering a culture of accountability and civic engagement was widely commended. The 2025 Walk Against Corruption served as a powerful reminder that sustained efforts, collaborative partnerships, and a unified voice are essential in upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and sustainable development for the betterment of Papua New Guinea.

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