Health and Travel Alert: New COVID-19 Emergency Measures Effective March 22
Location: Papua New Guinea Event: Issuance of New COVID-19 Emergency Measures by National Pandemic Controller Amid Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases In response to a continued sharp increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in PNG, the National Pandemic Controller issued new emergency measures on March 18. The new measures come into effect on ... Read More»
Health Alert: Significant Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Papua New Guinea (March 10, 2021)
Location: Papua New Guinea Event: Significant Increase in COVID-19 Cases in Papua New Guinea U.S. citizens are advised that Papua New Guinea (PNG) is currently experiencing its most significant increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic. As of March 10th, health authorities have identified COVID-19 cases in 18 of the country’s ... Read More»
2020 Young Pacific Leaders Conference
Papua New Guinea – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, in partnership with Cultural Vistas, announces that the 2020 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Conference has been rescheduled to occur virtually over the dates May 7-9, 2021 Papua New Guinea Time. The virtual YPL Conference will include discussions led by alumni, experts from the Pacific, and the selected young ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens in Vanuatu: Routine Passport and Citizenship Services (March 9, 2021)
Location: Vanuatu Message for U.S. Citizens in Vanuatu: This is a routine message from U.S. Embassy Port Moresby to U.S. citizens in Vanuatu regarding passport and citizenship services. U.S. citizens are advised that most adult passport services can be facilitated remotely by following the instructions here: https://bit.ly/3rDyjil Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated impacts to ... Read More»
Tsunami Threat Issued for Solomon Islands and Vanuatu (March 5, 2021)
Location: Vanuatu and Solomon Islands Event: U.S. citizens in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands are advised that the U.S. Tsunami Warning System has issued a Tsunami Threat for coastal areas of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands following several large earthquakes off the coast of New Zealand. Tsunami waves of up to three (3) meters in parts of ... Read More»
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – Consular Services & Townhall at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, Jiwaka Province – Wednesday, 24 February 20
22 FEB 2021 UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE EMBASSY’S CONTROL. THE EMBASSY WILL ISSUE A NEW NOTICE AS SOON AS THE EVENT CAN BE RESCHEDULED. PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO CONSULARPORTMORESBY@STATE.GOV U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce a consular outreach event in ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Launches 2021 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program
U.S. Embassy Launches 2021 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program Port Moresby, February 17, 2021. The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program for the academic year 2021-2022. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) provides a diverse group of emerging student leaders with a scholarship for one ... Read More»
Weather Alert: Cyclone Lucas Approaching Vanuatu (February 1, 2021)
Location: Vanuatu Event: Cyclone Lucas Approaching Vanuatu (February 1, 2021) The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department and the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center advise that Cyclone Lucas is approaching Vanuatu Group. Damaging gale force winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and rough seas are expected within the next the next 24 hours, particularly in and around the central and southern islands. U.S. citizens should closely monitor Radio ... Read More»
U.S. Government Launches New Initiative to Promote PNG’s Creative Industries
U.S. Government Launches New Initiative to Promote PNG’s Creative Industries Port Moresby, November 20 – U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Solomon Islands Erin McKee formally launched today a new initiative with the government and private sector to advance the development of PNG’s creative industry sector as a major contributor to the country’s ... Read More»
U.S. Government Delivers on PNG Electrification Partnership Promise
U.S. Government Delivers on PNG Electrification Partnership Promise U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands Erin McKee today launched the five-year, PGK 200 million (US $57 million) United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-PNG Electrification Partnership (PEP) that will provide electricity to at least 200,000 households in Papua New Guinea. The ... Read More»
Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021)
Location: Worldwide U.S. citizens are advised that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director recently signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken ... Read More»
COVID-19 Test Requirements for Australia and New Zealand (January 11, 2021)
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Event: COVID-19 Test Requirements for Australia and New Zealand U.S. citizens traveling to or from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, or Vanuatu are advised that the governments of Australia and New Zealand recently announced new travel requirements related to COVID-19 testing. On January 8, 2021, the government ... Read More»
Weather Alert: Potential for Development of a Tropical Cyclone in/around Vanuatu Group (December 11, 2020)
Location: Vanuatu Event: Potential for Development of a Tropical Cyclone in/around Vanuatu Group The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department and the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center advise that the likelihood for the development of a significant tropical cyclone in/around the Vanuatu Group between December 13 and December 17 is high. While the path and intensity of the potential storm is uncertain at this time, ... Read More»
Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, covering Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
Location: Pacific Ocean / Southwest Pacific Basin Event: Tropical Cyclone Season in the South Pacific Ocean began November 1, 2020 and ends on April 30, 2021. The New Zealand National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) forecasts that 8 to10 named tropical cyclones could occur in the Southwest Pacific Basin between now and April 2021. The U.S. Embassy and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommend that U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu make preparations for ... Read More»
2020 Young Pacific Leaders Conference
Papua New Guinea – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, in partnership with Cultural Vistas, is pleased to announce the 77 leaders from 21 Pacific countries and territories chosen to participate in the 2020 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Conference program. All Delegates and Alumni Mentors participating in this program were selected through a competitive application process across the ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation 2021 Small Grants Application Guide
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Notice of Funding Opportunity US Embassy Port Moresby extends an invitation to interested implementers to submit a ‘concept’ note for the AFCP 2021 funding opportunity. Submission deadline is November 26, 2020 @ 11:59pm US Embassy Port Moresby, the Cultural Heritage Center (“the Center”) in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By
If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot. Many states require voted ... Read More»
United States Government Returns Cultural Artifacts to Papua New Guinea
United States Government Returns Cultural Artifacts to Papua New Guinea United States Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Erin McKee today formally handed over to the PNG National Museum and Gallery 133 cultural artifacts recovered from an illegal collection in the United States. “I am honored to be able to return these ... Read More»
Message to U.S. Citizens in PNG: Consular Services & Outreach Events in Eastern Highlands Province on October 1, 2020.
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce consular services and outreach events in Eastern Highlands Province on Thursday, October 1st. The events will be held at the Ukarumpa and Lapilo Centre communities. Due to transportation requirements, the events are subject to suitable weather / flying conditions. U.S. citizens interested in receiving consular services are ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Resumption of Routine U.S. Citizen Services & Reminder on New Online Fee Payment Option for Adult Passport Renewals
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Resumption of Routine American Citizen Services: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce that it has resumed online scheduling for routine in-person U.S. citizen services, including passport applications and renewals, consular reports of birth abroad (CRBA), notarial services, and acceptance of voter materials. Passport and CRBA ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: New Remote Fee Payment Option for Renewal of Adult U.S. Passports
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce that, beginning September 13, 2020, U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu will have the option of paying certain passport fees online using a U.S. or international credit/debit card, electronic funds transfer from a U.S. bank, ... Read More»
Travel Alert – Updated Outbound Flight Options from Port Vila, Vanuatu
LOCATION: Vanuatu U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and holders of valid U.S. visas who are currently in Vanuatu and wish to return to the United States—or transit the United States en route to the third country—are advised to read this message carefully. Air Vanuatu recently confirmed a total of ten flights between Port Vila and ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee and Overseas Voting from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections as early as possible! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. While many states have their own online voter registration tools accessible through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) website , we recommend ... Read More»
Travel Alert: Limited Outbound International Flight Options from Port Vila, Vanuatu
LOCATION: Vanuatu U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and holders of valid U.S. visas who are currently in Vanuatu and wish to return to the United States—or transit the United States en route to the third country—are advised to read this message carefully. Air Vanuatu recently announced the resumption of very limited international passenger services for outbound travelers ... Read More»
Travel Alert: Updated Travel Advisories for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu On August 6, the U.S. Department of State lifted its Global Level 4 Travel Advisory and reverted to individual travel advisories for each country. As a result, the U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that travel advisories for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have been updated ... Read More»
U.S. Government Donates Equipment and Medical Supplies to Boost PNG’s Fight Against COVID-19
U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Erin McKee today led the handover ceremonies of medical equipment and commodities to boost the government of Papua New Guinea’s response and mitigation efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 16 clinics spread across the three electorates in the National Capital District will benefit ... Read More»
Wisconsin National Guard Selects PNG Defense Force For State Partnership Program
As part of the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to strengthening the security partnership between the United States and Papua New Guinea, U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Erin Elizabeth McKee, announced on Saturday July 18, 2020, that the Wisconsin National Guard was selected to begin a new state partnership with Papua New Guinea as part of the ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – Update on Air Travel via Australia
As a follow up to the Embassy’s July 8th update on air travel via Australia , U.S. citizens are advised that, on July 13th, the Australian government implemented a cap on the number of international passengers arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE) per week. The Australian government also recently loosened its requirements for passengers transiting Australia en route to a third country. Transit times ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — Update on Air Travel Due to COVID-19 Situation in Victoria, Australia
Location: Papua New Guinea The Embassy was recently informed that, due to the COVID-19 situation in Victoria, Australia, airlines are not permitted to bring international passengers into Melbourne Airport, and international arrivals to Sydney Airport are capped at 450 passengers per day with a maximum of 50 passengers per flight. These restrictions were implemented beginning ... Read More»
Make Your Voice Heard – Voting in the 2020 Elections
This 4th of July, Embassy Port Moresby encourages U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu to celebrate Independence Day by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 elections! Many recent U.S. elections have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by military and overseas voters. ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – Update on Consular Services and Air Travel
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Consular Services: Due to worldwide precautions and limited resources, U.S. Embassy Port Moresby continues to prioritize emergency and mission-critical consular services, particularly for U.S. citizens. Routine consular services, including the processing of non-emergency visas, remain suspended. The Department of State and the Embassy continue to evaluate global ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — Update on Air Service for Return to the United States — U.S. Embassy Port Moresby
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Solomon Islands: U.S. citizens in Solomon Islands who wish to immediately return to the United States are advised that Solomon Airlines has confirmed a one-way repatriation flight from Honiara to Brisbane on June 19. Qatar Airways offers onward itineraries from Brisbane to the United States (Dallas and Chicago) via Doha, Qatar, the following day, ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – Update on Commercial Air Service for Return to the United States
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Solomon Islands and Vanuatu: As of May 28, the Embassy is not aware of flight options for entering or exiting Solomon Islands or Vanuatu. U.S. citizens who wish immediately to return to the United States from Solomon Islands or Vanuatu are advised to continue monitoring the availability ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – Additional Brisbane to Los Angeles Flights for Immediate Return to the United States from PNG
Health and Travel Alert – Additional Brisbane to Los Angeles Flights for Immediate Return to the United States from Papua New Guinea Location: Papua New Guinea Event: U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea are advised that Virgin Australia recently announced it will operate once-a-week international air service between Brisbane and Los Angeles beginning on Saturday, May 16 for a period of four weeks. U.S. citizens ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — Update on Commercial Air Options
Event: Following its April 8-10 charter flights to the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby requests that U.S. citizens who are still in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, or Vanuatu—and who wish to return to the United States as soon as possible—respond to the questionnaire at the following link. U.S. Embassy Port Moresby – Repatriation Interest Form At this time, we ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Update on Commercial Air Options to Return to the United States
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Update on Commercial Air Options to Return to the United States Location: Papua New Guinea Event: On April 15, the U.S. Embassy published via STEP an alert to U.S. citizens about a limited window of availability for commercial air routes to return to the United States on ... Read More»
Health & Travel Alert – Possible Repatriation Flights from Honiara to Australia with Commercial Options to Onward Destinations in the United
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby – Possible Repatriation Flights from Honiara to Australia with Commercial Air Options to Onward Destinations in the United States Location: Solomon Islands Event: U.S. citizens who wish to depart Solomon Islands are advised of the possibility of repatriation flights from Honiara to Sydney and Brisbane, from ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Limited Commercial Air Options to Return to the United States
Location: Papua New Guinea Event: U.S. citizens who still wish to depart Papua New Guinea are urged to do so as soon as possible by taking advantage of the following limited commercial air options: Air Niugini from Port Moresby to Brisbane – Qantas or Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Los Angeles Air Niugini from Port ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — Rescheduled Charter Flights from Goroka and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, to the United States
Location: Goroka and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Event: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the rescheduling of proposed Department of State charter flights from Goroka and/or Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to the United States, now expected to depart on Thursday, April 9th. Please note this is not a commercial service and all ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — Rescheduled Charter Flight from Port Vila, Vanuatu, to the United States
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu Event: The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to announce the rescheduling of a proposed Department of State charter flight from Port Vila, Vanuatu to the United States via Apia, Samoa. Please note this is not a commercial service and all dates and times are still subject ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – Delay of Charter Flights from Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu to the United States
Location: Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu Event: U.S. citizens are advised that the proposed Department of State charter flights from Papua New New Guinea and Vanuatu to the United States announced on April 1, 2020 have been delayed unexpectedly. They will not take place on April 6, 2020 as originally planned. However, we continue to plan ... Read More»
Weather Alert – Tropical Cyclone Harold Approaching Vanuatu
Location: Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Event: Tropical Cyclone Harold Approaching Vanuatu The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) and the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center advise that Tropical Cyclone Harold—currently over Solomon Islands—is approaching Vanuatu. Modeling suggests Harold will likely intensify to a Category 3 cyclone as it passes over the Vanuatu Group. A severe weather warning is in effect ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — U.S. Department of State Charter Flight from Port Vila, Vanuatu, to the United States
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu Event: U.S. citizens who wish to depart Vanuatu immediately—and who can get to Port Vila—are advised to read this message carefully and closely follow all instructions, if applicable. The U.S. Department of State is preparing, on a reimbursable basis, a potential charter flight for private U.S. citizens who wish to return ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — Department of State Charter Flights from Goroka and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea to the United States
Location: Goroka and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Event: U.S. citizens who wish to depart Papua New Guinea immediately—and who can get to Goroka or Port Moresby—are advised to read this message carefully and closely follow all instructions, if applicable. The U.S. Department of State is preparing, on a reimbursable basis, potential charter flights with ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – Seats on Potential Charter Flight from Port Moresby to Tokyo with Commercial Airfare Options Onward to the United States
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Event: U.S. citizens who are presently in—or who can get to—Port Moresby and who wish to depart Papua New Guinea immediately are advised to read this message closely. The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby has been advised of seat availability on a potential charter flight from Port Moresby to ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Location: Papua New Guinea Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of domestic and international travel restrictions and flight cancellations affecting U.S. citizens attempting to depart Papua New Guinea in order to return to the United States. U.S. citizens are advised that transiting New Zealand via Australia en route to a final destination in the United ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert — U.S. Embassy Port Moresby — Serving Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of travel restrictions and flight cancellations affecting U.S. citizens attempting to depart Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu in order to return to the United States. We strongly encourage U.S. citizens to continue working with airlines and/or travel agents to ... Read More»
Health and Travel Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, covering Vanuatu
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is aware of the hardship travel restrictions and flight cancellations are creating for U.S. citizens attempting to depart Vanuatu. The government of New Zealand recently announced that, for a limited window until 23:59 on Sunday, March 29, foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, needing to transit via Auckland International Airport ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Event: The government of Papua New Guinea has confirmed a case of COVID-19 within its borders. The governments of Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have not confirmed cases of COVID-19 within their borders. In response to the global COVID-19 outbreak, government authorities continue to implement enhanced screening measures ... Read More»
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Event: As of March 17, the governments of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have not confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) within their borders. Effective March 14, the government of Papua New Guinea announced additional enhanced ... Read More»
COVID-19 Information for Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu
This page was last updated on 13 April 2021 All airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Please note that, while the CDC requires a viral test taken within three calendar days, air service providers and government ... Read More»
U.S. and Papua New Guinea forge new Partnership to Protect Biodiversity
U.S. and Papua New Guinea forge new Partnership to Protect Biodiversity Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Representatives from the United States and Papua New Guinea governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding signaling the beginning of a new partnership to protect and preserve the PNG’s rich natural resources. U.S. Ambassador Erin McKee, Environment, Conservation, and ... Read More»
Thirty-two Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Thirty- two outstanding women in business graduated after 14 intensive weeks of undergoing the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) online business course. Seven of these women included enthusiastic participants who travelled into Port Moresby from Provincial centers. United States Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu Erin E. ... Read More»
Radio Host Enhances Knowledge in the States
Radio Host Enhances Knowledge in the States Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Kizzy Kalsakau is the latest participant in the U.S. Department of State’s Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists – Research and Investigation, from September 23 to October 11, 2019, which will start in Washington, DC, then travel to New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, ... Read More»
PAC ANGEL 19-4 brings medical, engineering aid to PNG
PAC ANGEL 19-4 brings medical, engineering aid to PNG Lae, Morobe Province: U.S. Pacific Air Forces are gearing up for a grand closure to the Pacific Angel 19-4 medical and engineering exercises in Lae Morobe Province. The military team from the U.S. kicked off its fourth and final Pacific Angel (PAC ANGEL) exercise of ... Read More»
USAID joins IFES in support of the Bougainville Referendum Commission
USAID joins IFES in support of the Bougainville Referendum Commission Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced it would support the Bougainville Referendum Commission (BRC) with targeted material assistance at the request of the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government. The contribution, ... Read More»
USAID and UNDP partnership to boost climate change resilience in PNG
USAID and UNDP partnership to boost climate change resilience in PNG Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today formalized a mutual commitment to advance a more resilient future for the people of Papua New Guinea. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) alongside UNDP’s ... Read More»
Applications open for Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to announce that applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is now open! The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs is a new program supporting women entrepreneurs around the world. The Academy, in support of the White House-led Women’s Global Development and ... Read More»
Social worker to enhance knowledge in the States
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Josephine Kaola is the latest participant in the U.S. Embassy’s International Visitors Leadership Program on Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Management, from April 13 to May 4, 2019. Josephine will start her U.S. program in Washington DC then travel to Greensboro North Carolina, Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock Arkansas, Montgomery Alabama, New Orleans ... Read More»
U.S. Government and MND Launch Marine Environmental Education Teacher’s Guide
U.S. Government and MND Launch Marine Environmental Education Teacher’s Guide Kimbe, West New Britain: The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a teacher’s guide for primary schools that will educate Papua New Guinea students about their marine environment and the need for conservation. Through its Pacific-American Climate Fund, ... Read More»
PRESS RELEASE – U.S. VISA FEE CHANGES
Effective March 4, 2019, the following visa reciprocity schedule for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) categories for Papua New Guinea citizens will come into effect. These changes will increase the fee and/or decrease the validity for the visa categories below, and are commensurate to those imposed by the Government of Papua New Guinea on U.S. citizens. Former ... Read More»
Solomon Islands Welcomes MCC Program
Solomon Islands Welcomes MCC Program Solomon Islands, Honiara: Solomon Islands is the newest country to participate in the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Threshold program, which is designed to spur economic growth and reduce poverty, and strengthens the ties with the United States forged during WWII and beyond. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Rick Houenipwela, in welcoming the ... Read More»
Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Competition Now Open
SMALL GRANTS COMPETITION – 2019 US Embassy Port Moresby is calling for proposals for projects to preserve cultural heritage The deadline for submitting proposal is December 18, 2018 The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby and the Cultural Heritage Center of the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State are pleased to announce ... Read More»
THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA ELECTRIFICATION PARTNERSHIP
THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA ELECTRIFICATION PARTNERSHIP Papua New Guinea has invited Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States to work together to support its enhanced connectivity and the goal of connecting 70% of its population to electricity by 2030. Currently only about 13% of Papua New Guinea’s population have reliable access to electricity. Access ... Read More»
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, AND JAPAN ON THE TRILATERAL PARTNERSHIP FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2018 JOINT STATEMENT OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, AND JAPAN ON THE TRILATERAL PARTNERSHIP FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN THE INDO-PACIFIC Today, the governments of the United States, Australia, and Japan, sharing a commitment to maintain and promote an Indo-Pacific region that is free, open, inclusive, ... Read More»
PNG, US Sign Agreement on board USS Michael Murphy
Signing Remarks of Ambassador Ebert-Gray, October 7, 2018, USS Michael Murphy I am proud to be standing here with my now long-time friend, and trusted partner, Minister Pato. The document we just signed demonstrates the earnest intent, on behalf, of both of our governments, to deepen security links between our two nations. I am confident ... Read More»
Vacancy Announcement 2018 – 9 – Cultural Affairs Specialist
Vacancy Announcement U.S. Mission Port Moresby Announcement Number: Port Moresby 2018 – 9 Open To: All Interested Applicants/All Sources Position Title: Cultural Affairs Assistant Opening Date: September 03, 2018 – September 21, 2018 Closing Date: September 21, 2018 Work Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week Salary: Ordinarily Resident (OR): PGK89, 144 ... Read More»
Vacancy Announcement 2018 – 11 – Janitor
Vacancy Announcement U.S. Mission Port Moresby Announcement Number: Port Moresby 2018 – 11 Open To: All Interested Applicants/All Sources Position Title: Janitor Opening Date: September 03, 2018 – September 21, 2018 Closing Date: September 21, 2018 Work Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week Salary: Ordinarily Resident (OR): PGK24, 982 For More ... Read More»
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: TIER 3
PAPUA NEW GUINEA: TIER 3 The Government of Papua New Guinea does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking and is not making significant efforts to do so; therefore Papua New Guinea was downgraded to Tier 3. Despite the lack of significant efforts, the government took some steps to address trafficking, ... Read More»
PNG Epidemiologist to Enhance Knowledge in the States
PNG Epidemiologist to Enhance Knowledge in the States Port Moresby: The U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea is pleased to announce that Dr. Mathias Bauri, the only Epidemiologist for the National Department of Health of Papua New Guinea, flew out of Port Moresby today to participate in a U.S. Government sponsored International Visitors Leadership ... Read More»
USAID Supports Papua New Guinea Implement Green Climate Fund Readiness Support Project
USAID Supports Papua New Guinea Implement Green Climate Fund Readiness Support Project On May 29, USAID’s Ready Project facilitated a Joint Organizational Assessment validation workshop with the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The CCDA is Papua New Guinea’s apex organization for coordinating Government’s climate resilience efforts and ... Read More»
USAID, NRDF Mark Completion of Community and Environmental Resilience in Solomon Islands
USAID/NRDF complete Climate Project in Solomon Islands Choiseul, Solomon Islands: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently marked the completion of a partnership that has promoted environmental and community resilience in the Western and Choiseul Provinces of Solomon Islands. Through the project, USAID and NRDF trained and assisted eight Solomon Islands communities ... Read More»
Young Pacific Leaders from Vanuatu Receive U.S. Grant
Young Pacific Leaders from Vanuatu Receive U.S. Grant Elsie Bong, an IT Manager with the ANZ Bank in Vanuatu, is one of the twelve recipients in the U. S. Department of State’s 2018 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Small Grants Program. She was selected for her project Malasitabu Project aimed at supporting Malasitabu Primary School through ... Read More»
U.S. State Department Announces 2018 Young Pacific Leaders Grant Recipients
U.S. State Department Announces 2018 Young Pacific Leaders Grant Recipients Salome Aba, a teacher from St. Josephs International School in Port Moresby, received one of the twelve grants awarded by the U. S. Department of State to participants in the 2018 Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Program. She and her co-worker Vagi Malaga received funding for ... Read More»
USAID covers the gap for condom supplies in PNG.
USAID covers the gap for condom supplies in PNG. 120, 000 male condoms and water based lubricants were donated to the National AIDS Council Secretariat (NACS) to strengthen HIV/AIDS services for key populations in PNG. This is an addition to the initial 300 000 male condoms which were donated in August last year. Read More»
U.S. – Pacific interactions: An account of the 2018 Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Hawaii.
U.S. – Pacific interactions: An account of the 2018 Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Hawaii. Banga, Chris. 12 February 2018 Introduction The 2018 Young Pacific Leaders Conference was convened at the East-West Center, Honolulu from the 15 – 18 January 2018. The EWC in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State selected 37 participants from ... Read More»
USAID, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Hold Workshop to Boost Private Sector Engagement
The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat joined the Government of Papua New Guinea in opening a workshop to help improve private sector access to climate change financing and promote private-public partnerships. Forty participants attended the workshop, including representatives from the national government ... Read More»
USAID Assists Earthquake Victims in PNG
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) is providing $100,000 through the International Organization for Migration to offer relief supplies, water and sanitation assistance for earthquake-affected areas in the Highlands region. United States Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Catherine Ebert-Gray expressed great ... Read More»
NGO Program Officer to learn from United States Experience
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy in Papua New Guinea has selected Mary Boni, Senior Program Officer at the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC), to participate in a professional development program for managers of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Ms. Boni was selected based on her long and substantial career with NGOs in PNG, ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador Hosts APEC Opening Gala
United States Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray kicked off the 2018 APEC year on Tuesday, February 20, with a reception for members of the PNG APEC Coordination Agency and other stakeholders to demonstrate the United States’ strong commitment to support PNG in hosting a successful series of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings. More than 3000 representatives ... Read More»
East-West Center Announces 2018 Jefferson Fellowships
The Jefferson Fellowships is the East-West Center’s most widely-recognized and established seminar program, with an illustrious alumni network of more than 600 Jefferson Fellows across the Asia Pacific region and the United States. The broad goal of the program is to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region. ... Read More»
Ambassador’s Woman of Courage Award Nominations Open
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2018 Ambassador’s Woman of Courage Award. The Woman of Courage Award honors women who are making history in their countries and communities through their work to better their societies, to fight discrimination or strife, and ... Read More»
Applications for the 2019-2020 Humphrey Fellowship Program Open
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The ten-month fellowship consists of academic coursework and an internship in a relevant professional organization. Fellows are accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership and the capacity to develop a self-defined program ... Read More»
Vacancy Announcement Number: 01-2018 – Motor Pool Chauffeur
U.S. Mission Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Vacancy Announcement Number: 01-2018 OPEN TO: All Interested Applicants / All Sources POSITION: Chauffeur OPENING DATE: January 1, 2018 CLOSING DATE: January 31, 2018 WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week, the schedule will vary each week SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN 3 PGK27, 580 per year Not-Ordinarily Resident ... Read More»
Papua New Guinea students bound for the United States on a U.S. Embassy Sports Visitor Program
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to send an all-female soccer team from three secondary schools in the National Capital District on a Sports Visitor Program in the United States. This Sports Visitor Program will be the first-ever for Papua New Guinea that follows the very successful Sports Envoy Program ... Read More»
Security Message: American Citizens in Solomon Islands
The United States Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea wishes to advise American citizens living in and around Honiara City to be aware of the current political situation and to avoid crowds or areas around Parliament House, the central market, and the Prime Minister’s complex. A motion of no confidence in the current government ... Read More»
U.S. Government Awards 4 New Biodiversity Grants for Papua New Guinea
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby: The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched four new projects that will help Pacific Island communities protect their biodiversity and improve their resilience from extreme weather events. Through its Pacific-American Climate Fund, USAID awarded the grants to Mahonia Na Dari Research, Education and Conservation Centre, ... Read More»
Two Successfully Complete U.S. Sponsored e-Health Training in Thailand
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is happy to announce that two trainees from the National Department of Health of have successfully completed the recent e-Health Knowledge and Skills (GEEKS) program in Thailand. HIV/AIDS National Surveillance Officer, Joe Parak and IT Systems Analyst Pius Kalambe were among 150 participants from two other countries ... Read More»
Papua New Guinea Journalist bound for the United States
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby has selected Meriba Tulo from Papua New Guinea to participate in the United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) titled, The Role of Journalism in a Democratic Society. Mr. Tulo is a senior reporter and anchor at EM TV, one of four television ... Read More»
Applications for the Community Solutions Program Open
IREX is currently accepting applications for the 2018–2019 Community Solutions Program (CSP) . The deadline to apply is October 31, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a year-long professional development program for people who are working to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and accountability, ... Read More»
USS Rushmore Visits Vanuatu
Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kryzentia Weiermann VANUATU: Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with embarked U.S. Coast Guard maritime law enforcement personnel, arrived in Vanuatu for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15. During the visit, the crew will host a reception on board, and Rushmore Sailors will have ... Read More»
Statement by Secretary Tillerson on Papua New Guinea Independence Day
On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I offer my sincerest best wishes to you and the people of Papua New Guinea as you celebrate your national 42nd independence day on September 16. The United States and Papua New Guinea share a fruitful relationship based on mutual interests such as economic development, stability, ... Read More»
U.S. Diplomat attends Battle of Milne Bay Commemoration
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Today U.S. Embassy Port Moresby’s Chargé d’Affairs Mary Drake was in Alotau, Milne Bay Province to commemorate the Battle of Milne Bay. While in the province Ms. Drake also met with newly elected Governor, Sir John Luke Crittin and other government dignitaries. The official ceremony included a parade to the Alotau ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy, Coca-Cola, Provide Assistance to Hanuabada Fire Victims
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: United States Embassy Port Moresby and Coca-Cola Limited joined to provide relief aid to the villagers from Hanuabada whose homes were destroyed by fire on Saturday, August 19. The US Embassy donated bales of rice, noodles, biscuits, clothing, household goods, shoes, and toiletries while Coca-Cola Limited representatives donated 20 cases ... Read More»
Photos from Guadalcanal 75th Anniversary
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U.S. Embassy Congratulates Humphrey Fellowship Recipient
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce Ms. Sophia-Joy Soli, as the successful recipient of the 2017-2018 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship. Ms. Soli has been accepted for a Hubert Humphrey Fellowship program where she will explore business and supply chain fundamentals for the transport and logistics sector. She will ... Read More»
Math Tutor Receives U.S.-South Pacific Scholarship
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce that Ms. Bethsheba Gima is the successful recipient of this year’s U.S.–South Pacific (USSP) Scholarship Program. Ms. Gima, a Math tutor at the University of Papua New Guinea, will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Mathematics at the University of Hawai‘i at ... Read More»
PNG-US Bilateral Dialogue Focuses on Common Interests
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The PNG-US bilateral dialogue on May 25 2017, focused on the common interests of the two nations. U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray reiterated U.S. support for the upcoming APEC meetings and said she was encouraged by the long-term future of Papua New Guinea. In his opening remarks, Mr. William Dihm, Acting Secretary, ... Read More»
US Immigration and Customs hosts Cross Border Financial Investigations Training
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: In a joint effort with Papua New Guinea’s Customs Service the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) recently hosted a 2-day Cross Border Financial Investigations Training (CBFIT) at the U.S Embassy in Port Moresby. From May 17-18, HSI officials provided specialized training, technical assistance and best ... Read More»
Embassy to Celebrate International Jazz Day
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: In commemoration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the U.S Embassy Port Moresby and the University of Papua New Guinea’s Music Department invites music lovers in Port Moresby to enjoy an evening of Jazz at the University of Papua New Guinea on Sunday 30th April. The outdoor concert will be held at ... Read More»
USS Comstock, Marines set to arrive in Port Moresby for APEC-related training with PNGDF
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The amphibious landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) will make a port visit to Port Moresby on April 15-19, 2017. During the visit, U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will join the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNGDF) in a training exercise focused on improving PNGDF’s ability ... Read More»
International Woman of Courage Returns to Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Veronica Simogun, recently honored as the East Asia and Pacific awardee for the 2017 U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award, returned to Papua New Guinea yesterday. Ms. Simogun was honored as this year’s awardee in recognition of her work as an advocate for women and children who ... Read More»
Ambassador Ebert-Gray Unveils Plans for New U.S. Embassy
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray unveiled the plans for the new U.S. embassy compound (NEC) to Government officials, stakeholders and the media today. “This new Embassy is a symbol of the importance the United States’ places on our relationship with Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands and our continued support ... Read More»
Applications Open for the 2018 Humphrey Fellowship Program
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2018 Humphrey Fellowship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The ten-month fellowship consists of academic coursework and an internship in a relevant professional organization. Fellows are accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership and the capacity to develop ... Read More»
Ambassador Ebert-Gray visits children at Port Moresby General Hospital
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray visited the Pediatrics Ward at the Port Moresby General Hospital, Thursday April 6 in commemoration of World Health Day. The Ambassador presented the patients with clothing, donated through the generosity of Hogan Lovells, one of the world’s largest law firms. The donation was part of the firm’s ... Read More»
Activist Awarded International Women of Courage Award
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce that Veronica Simogun has been honored as the East Asia and Pacific awardee for the 2017 U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Ms. Simogun was honored as this year’s awardee in recognition of her work as an advocate for ... Read More»
United States Empowers Government of Papua New Guinea to Build Resilience
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – The United States Government, and the Government of Papua New Guinea, held a national consultation meeting on March 16, 2017 that brought together government representatives, non-government organizations, and the private sector to introduce the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) new Climate Ready project. The regional project will ... Read More»
U.S. & PNG participate in successful HIV and AIDS Program Review meeting in Bangkok
Joint efforts in the fight against HIV and AIDS will continue between the U.S. Embassy’s health teams – Center for Disease Control (CDC) and U.S. Agency for International Aid (USAID), and their Papua New Guinean partners at the National Department of Health and in the international community within Papua New Guinea. This follows a three-day ... Read More»
CDC & USAID lead PNG delegation for COP Review
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: United States Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray will join representatives from the U.S. Government’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of a delegation from Papua New Guinea traveling to Bangkok for the Country Operational Plan (COP) Review meeting. The group will be joined by representatives ... Read More»
Dawn Porter: American Film Showcase Opens in Port Moresby
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to present internationally-acclaimed American documentary filmmaker and founder of Production Company Trilogy Films, Dawn Porter, at a variety of venues in Port Moresby from March 1 – 11, 2017. Dawn Porter’s visit to Port Moresby is part of the American Film Showcase program ... Read More»
Chief Inspector Participates in U.S. Department of State’s IVLP Program
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The Embassy is pleased to announce our latest International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participant, Chief Inspector Delilah Sandeka. Chief Inspector Sandeka heads the Family Sexual Violence Unit for the Royal Police Constabulary based in Port Moresby. The program Chief Inspector Sandeka will join, “Community Responsiveness: Law Enforcement Leadership,” runs from February ... Read More»
US Ambassador Ebert-Gray Visits Kudjip Nazarene Hospital
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The U.S. government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is raising the capacity to provide medical care in Papua New Guinea. USAID through its Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (USAID/ASHA) partnered with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc. to expand the staff housing at the Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, in ... Read More»
USAID Partners with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries to Construct Staff Housing for Kudjip Nazarene Hospital
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The U.S. government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is raising the capacity to provide medical care in Papua New Guinea. USAID through its Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (USAID/ASHA) partnered with Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Inc. to expand the staff housing at the Kudjip Nazarene Hospital, in ... Read More»
No Visa Waiver Program for PNG Nationals
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is advising those wanting to travel to the United States from Papua New Guinea (PNG) that they must have a visa. Reports saying that PNG nationals can now travel to the U.S. without a visa are false. PNG is not currently part of the Visa ... Read More»
US Ambassador Ebert-Gray visits New Tribes Mission in Goroka
US Embassy Port Moresby: US Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray, Consular Chief Mike Mitchell, and Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Beverly Thacker visited the New Tribes Operations Headquarters in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province on Thursday and Friday, February 9 and 10. The purpose of the visit was to provide consular services to American citizens and meet with the ... Read More»
2017 PNG Women’s Forum, Highlands Region Hailed a Success
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby: The 2017 PNG Women’s Forum, Highlands region, has ended on a high with two major recommendations: to have separate polling lines for men and women during this year’s general elections and to revive the work of the National Council of Women. Speaking to over 500 women and men from the seven Highlands ... Read More»
2017 PNG Women’s Forum, Highlands region set to take place at the University of Goroka
The 2017 PNG Women’s Forum, Highlands Region, kicks off today in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. Read More»
Check out Our New Site!
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are: Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions. U.S. Citizen Services – ... Read More»
Climate Change Officer Participates in U.S. Department of State’s IVLP Program
The Embassy is pleased to announce our latest IVLP participant, Ms. Jasmine Taera. Read More»
United States – Vanuatu Partnership Increases Disaster Preparedness Capacity of Communities
Lonamilo, Vanuatu: Working in partnership with the U.S. government, the people of Lonamilo have taken great strides to improve community resilience through the construction of a multipurpose structure in their village. U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, Catherine Ebert-Gray, led the inauguration of the structure today. She was joined by Mr. ... Read More»
Ambassador Ebert-Gray Announces U.S. Funding for Green Climate Fund
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: In recognition of the importance of Climate Change to our partners in Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Papua New Guinea, Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray is pleased to announce that the State Department has made an additional US$500 million grant to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF). Consistent with last year’s GCF grant, this funding ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Announces the East-West Center’s 2017 Jefferson Fellowships Program for Journalists (December 21, 2016)
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii is now accepting applications for the 2017 Jefferson Fellowships Program. The Jefferson Fellowships offer print and broadcast journalists from the United States, Asia and the Pacific Islands the unique opportunity to gain on-the-ground perspectives and build international ... Read More»
US Embassy welcomes launch of strategy to counter Gender Based Violence (December 20, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: US Embassy Port Moresby welcomes the National Executive Council’s approval of the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence (2016-2025) and commends the Department of Community Development, Youth, and Religion for their steadfast work on this strategy. The strategy is an important step towards eliminating the scourge ... Read More»
US Admiral Harris makes Inaugural Visit to Port Moresby (December 12, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr., the Commander of United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), arrived in Port Moresby today. While in Port Moresby, Admiral Harris will meet with high-level Papua New Guinea government officials and military personnel from the Papua New Guinea Defense Force. USPACOM’s area of responsibility encompasses about half ... Read More»
United States Ship Sampson arrives in Honiara for Maritime Initiative (December 7, 2016)
Honiara, Solomon Islands: The guided missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) arrived in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for a port visit on December 5 as part of its Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) deployment. “The Sailors and Coastguardsmen of USS Sampson are incredibly excited to spend time in the Solomon Islands, a place so rich in ... Read More»
Applications to Attend 2017 PNG Women’s Forum, Highlands Region, Now Open (December 6, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, the Papua New Guinea Tribal Foundation, and the Department of Community Development, Religion and Sports are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2017 PNG Women’s Forum, Highlands Region, which will be held in Goroka on February 7 and 8, 2017. This ... Read More»
Three to participate in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (November 28, 2016)
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The Embassy is pleased to announce the latest International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants, Ms. Lysa Wini (Young Women Parliamentary Group, Solomon Islands), Ms Isabel Koredong (Bougainville Women’s Federation) and Angelyn Kobuka (Bana District Youth Association) who departed Port Moresby on November 26, for the United States. The three will participate ... Read More»
Electronic Visa Update for Enrollment Begins for Chinese Passport Holders (November 25, 2016)
Electronic Visa Update for Enrollment Begins for Chinese Passport Holders November 25, 2016 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Starting November 29, 2016, People’s Republic of China (PRC) passport holders traveling to the United States on maximum validity (10-year) B visas must possess a valid Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) enrollment. In November 2014, as part of ... Read More»
Joint Military Training underway in Papua New Guinea (November 25, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The United States Naval Ship (USNS) Pililaauarrived in Port Moresby as part of Exercise Koa Moana 16-4, a bilateral exchange between the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force (PNDF). The current Koa Moana training iteration will focus on security operations in support of the ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador Russell’s Visit a Success (November 15, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Catherine Russell had a successful first visit to Papua New Guinea (PNG) making several important announcements before she departed the country today. Arriving over the weekend, Ambassador Russell joined her Australian counterpart, Ambassador for Women and Girls Natasha Stott Despoja AM at the American Corner ... Read More»
Ambassador Russell to Arrive in Papua New Guinea (November 10, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Cathy Russell will arrive in Papua New Guinea, November 12. She will join Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls Natasha Stott Despoja for the launch of a year-long trilateral initiative to combat gender-based violence through sport in Papua New Guinea. She will also jointly launch ... Read More»
Exercise Koa Moana Joint Military Training Concluded in Vanuatu (November 1, 2016)
Port Vila, Vanuatu: U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Catherine Ebert-Gray today attended the exercise Koa Moana 15-3 Vanuatu closing ceremony at the Vanuatu Police Force base. Ambassador Ebert-Gray commended all the participants of this exercise for their participation and said their efforts reflect the best values of a real partnership ... Read More»
U.S. Supports Climate Change Readiness of Vanuatu Island Communities (October 31, 2016)
U.S. Supports Climate Change Readiness of Vanuatu Island Communities October 31, 2016 Port Vila, Vanuatu: U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray met with staff from Care Vanuatu and Save the Children Vanuatu to discuss the progress U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded initiatives. The USAID Pacific-American Climate Fund (PACAM) awarded a grant to CARE International to ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador Receives an Enga Province Welcome (October 28, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray made her first visit to Enga Province last week to meet with educators, students, health care workers, and political and civil society leaders. The capstone event of her trip was the launch of the Enga Cultural Education Program at Wabag Primary School. American anthropologist, Dr. Polly ... Read More»
PNG Journalist Gets Chance to be in the U.S. on Election Day (October 28, 2016)
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: The Embassy is pleased to announce our latest International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participant, Mr. Gabriel Lahoc. Mr. Lahoc is a journalist at the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) in Lae, Morobe province. His experience as a journalist has focused on advocacy for improved education and informing the public on industrial, economic, ... Read More»
United States Supports Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in Papua New Guinea (October 26, 2016)
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: Human trafficking is a crime that happens almost everywhere and affects virtually everyone. Political Affairs Officer in the Office to Monitor & Combat Trafficking in Persons (TIP) at the U.S. Department of State, Kendra Kreider, who arrived in the country on Monday, said human trafficking persists around the world, including Papua ... Read More»
2016 TIP Report Urges Solomon Islands to Increase Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking (October 24, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: More than 20 million people today are trapped in human trafficking, which is a form of modern slavery. It is a crime that happens almost everywhere and affects virtually everyone. Yet many still think of human trafficking as an issue affecting only other people, in other countries. This just isn’t ... Read More»
Increased Efforts Needed in Papua New Guinea to Combat Human Trafficking (October 24, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: More than 20 million people today are trapped in human trafficking, which is a form of modern slavery. It is a crime that happens almost everywhere and affects virtually everyone. Yet many still think of human trafficking as an issue affecting only other people, in other countries. This just isn’t ... Read More»
Vanuatu Electoral Officer to Participate in U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (October 20, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the latest participant in this year’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Mr. Gary Tavoa. Mr. Tavoa is the Electoral Compiler for the Vanuatu Electoral Office. His key role in the electoral process of Vanuatu and the exposure and knowledge gained from this project ... Read More»
United States Government Donates K270,000 in Laboratory and Clinical Equipment to the Papua New Guinea Government
The U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Catherine Ebert-Gray has presented various laboratory and clinical equipment worth over Two Hundred and Seventy Thousand Kinas (270,000.00PGK) for distribution to a number of clinics located in Daru (Western Province) and Port Moresby (NCD). In a formal ceremony held on October 12 at the Lawes Road Clinic in ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby Announces Extension to Fish 2.0 Workshop Application Deadline (October 6, 2016)
The U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Catherine Ebert-Gray has presented various laboratory and clinical equipment worth over Two Hundred and Seventy Thousand Kinas (270,000.00PGK) for distribution to a number of clinics located in Daru (Western Province) and Port Moresby (NCD). In a formal ceremony held on October 12 at the Lawes Road Clinic in ... Read More»
American Embassy Goes Green in Port Moresby (October 5, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: In an effort to raise awareness of the dangers that non-biodegradable waste poses to Papua New Guinea’s coastline and marine environment, employees of the American Embassy in Port Moresby and members of the PNG Olympics Committee fanned out along Douglas Street in front of the Embassy on October 5 to ... Read More»
Journalist Represents Papua New Guinea on Reporting Tour in the United States (September 21, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby congratulates Sophie Yaruso from Papua New Guinea for being selected to participate in the United States Department of State’s Foreign Press Center (FPC) ‘Youth and Politics Foreign Reporting Tour.’ Sophie, who has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Papua New ... Read More»
The American Corner and PNG National Library Celebrate 3rd Anniversary of Partnership (September 22, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby celebrates the 3rd anniversary of the opening of the American Corner at the Papua New Guinea National Library and Archives on September 23. This special occasion has been hailed all week with reading events, environmental films, a presentation by Kasek Galgal (a UPNG physics tutor and ... Read More»
Three to Attend Future Leaders of the Pacific Conference in Hawaii (August 30, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby congratulates Naomi Bakaka and Oliver Nobetau from Papua New Guinea and Mele O’Brien from Solomon Islands for being selected to participate in the East-West Center’s “Future Leaders of the Pacific 2016” conference that will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii September 1-5. Naomi Bakaka and ... Read More»
U.S. Government and Papua New Guinea Forge New Partnership to Strengthen the Country’s Environmental Resilience (August 25, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: On August 24, 2016, the United States and the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea signed a new bilateral assistance agreement that will provide $1.5 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s environmental resilience. This is the first tranche of ... Read More»
Visit of Embassy Officials Highlights U.S. Government Support to Peaceful and Transparent Elections (August 23, 2016)
Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, Hon. Catherine Ebert-Gray, and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for the Philippines, Pacific Islands, and Mongolia, Dr. Susan Brems, visited Bougainville on August 22-23, 2016 to meet with partners of ongoing U.S. Government support in ... Read More»
Applications Open for LGBTI Pacific Youth Forum (August 11, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce that applications are now open for candidates from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to attend the 2016 LGBTI Pacific Youth Forum. The Forum is a landmark two-day event from October 13-14 in Sydney, Australia that will bring together lesbian, ... Read More»
DPAA Ceremony Honors American Servicemen: Solomon Islands Repatriation, 2016 (August 7, 2016)
Honiara, Solomon Islands: The Government of the United States of America hosted a repatriation ceremony for the remains of servicemen killed in action in the Solomon Islands during World War II. The remains will be returned to the United States. The remains were found during a recent mission carried out by the U.S. Department of Defense ... Read More»
The United States Commemorates Guadalcanal Day (August 5, 2016)
Honiara, Solomon Islands: The United States of America and Solomon Islands will commemorate the 74th anniversary of the landing of the U.S. Marines and the Battle of Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942. U.S. Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu, Catherine Ebert-Gray, Brigadier General Brian W Cavanaugh, Deputy Commander U.S. Marine Corps Forces ... Read More»
UPNG Tutor to Attend Cultural Exchange Program in Jakarta (August 2, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Kasek Galgal, a Physics tutor at the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) and band member of music group, Barefoot, departed Port Moresby on July 30 to represent Papua New Guinea at the Youth Excellence on Stage Academy ASEAN in Jakarta, Indonesia. He will participate in a two-week program alongside participants ... Read More»
2016 Pacific Resilience: United States and Vanuatu Partner for Disaster Response and Preparedness Exercise (August 1, 2016)
Port Vila, Vanuatu: United States Army Pacific announced today its participation in the Oceania Pacific Resilience (PR) Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE), held in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The exercise runs August 2 – 5, 2016. The 2016 Oceania PR DREE is a civil-military disaster preparedness and response initiative between the Governments of Vanuatu, Australia, ... Read More»
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Congratulates the Republic of Vanuatu on Independence Day (July 30, 2016)
Port Vila, Vanuatu. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to congratulate the people of Vanuatu as you celebrate your 36th Independence Day. Vanuatu’s strength, resilience, and positive outlook are great national attributes. The United States greatly values our cooperation on climate change, protecting marine resources and other maritime issues. The ... Read More»
U.S. President Barack Obama Congratulates the Republic of Vanuatu on Independence Day (July 30, 2016)
The American people join me in extending congratulations on your nation’s 36th independence day this July 30. This year marks the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Vanuatu diplomatic relations, and our relationship has been defined by friendship, collaboration, and good will. From the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s $65 million road construction project and our devoted Peace Corps volunteers, ... Read More»
Bon Voyage! PNG Scholars Headed for the United States (July 25, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce that the 2016-2017 J. William Fulbright Graduate Scholarship Program has two successful recipients this year. They are Mr. Eli Direye, a Research Analyst with the Bank of Papua New Guinea, and Ms. Poigeno Nazila, a Standards Engineer with the National Broadcasting Corporation. ... Read More»
PNG Has Great Potential for Investment says U.S. Export-Import Bank Chairman (July 15, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Today, Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM), arrived in the country. Chairman Hochberg and his delegation met with American businesses and government officials to discuss further opportunities to increase economic growth via American investment. Speaking at a media interview Chairman Hochberg said ... Read More»
U.S. South Pacific Scholar Encourages Papua New Guineans to Work Hard at School (July 15, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to have Joshua Parep back in Papua New Guinea to do his Home Country Community Service Project (HCCSP). Twenty-three year old Joshua from Wabag, Enga Province is a current United States South Pacific (USSP) scholarship recipient, enrolled in the Computer Science bachelor’s degree program ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Kicks Off 2016 U.S. Election Discussions (July 13, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Brad Coley, Economic Officer, provided the inaugural presentation for the 2016 U.S. Election Discussion Series sponsored by the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby to an engaged audience at the American Corner. Mr. Coley shared information on political party conventions as well as the primaries and caucuses leading up to the conventions. He ... Read More»
President Obama’s National Day Message for Solomon Islands (July 7, 2016)
President Obama’s National Day Message for Solomon Islands On behalf of the United States of America, it is with great pleasure that I congratulate you and all of the citizens of the Solomon Islands as you celebrate your nation’s independence day on July 7. The Solomon Islands and the United States have long shared a ... Read More»
Ambassador Ebert-Gray presents her credentials to Vanuatu Government (July 5, 2016)
Port Vila, Vanuatu: United States Ambassador to Vanuatu Catherine Ebert-Gray presented her credentials to His Excellency President Baldwin Lonsdale at the State House in Port Vila, Vanuatu on July 5, 2016. During her presentation of credentials, Ambassador Ebert-Gray said the United States stands ready to work with Vanuatu to translate that promise of progress into ... Read More»
Vanuatu Public Servant Recognized with Women of Courage Award Nomination (July 5, 2016)
Port Vila, Vanuatu:Dorosday Kenneth Watson has been honored as the Vanuatu nominee for the 2016 U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Ms. Kenneth Watson was honored as this year’s nominee in recognition of her work advocating for women in Vanuatu becoming empowered in the political, economic, and civic arenas. Established in 2007, the U.S. ... Read More»
Divine Word University Scholar to Attend U.S. Journalism Program (June 29, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce that Divine Word University journalism lecturer Mr. Patrick Matbob will participate in the Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators (SUSI) Exchange Program on Journalism and Media. Ohio University in Athens, Ohio will host the SUSI Program from June 30 ... Read More»
Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu Entrepreneurs Attend the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (June 15, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is happy to announce that Dawna Horton from Vanuatu and the United States, and Haroun Rashid, Vavine Nadesalingam, and Hubert Namani from Papua New Guinea will attend the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place June 22-24, 2016 in Silicon Valley, California. Ms. Nadesalingam ... Read More»
Exercise Koa Moana: U.S. Naval Ship to Visit Port Moresby (June 14, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The United States Naval Ship (USNS)Sacagawea will visit Port Moresby from June 17 to 24 as part of Exercise Koa Moana 16.2, a bilateral exchange between the U.S Marine Corps and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force. In addition to working with Papua New Guinea, U.S. service members on the ... Read More»
USAID to Provide Technical Assistance to Detect and Treat Multidrug-Resistant TB (June 14, 2016)
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby: In response to the Government of Papua New Guinea’s (GoPNG) request for support to control the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in PNG, the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide targeted technical assistance to help detect and treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), including extensively drug-resistant ... Read More»
World Oceans Day 2016 (June 8, 2016)
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY – World Oceans Day 2016 June 8, 2016 On World Oceans Day, we reflect on the challenges facing our ocean and what we must do to protect this life-sustaining resource for future generations. The fact is that the rich marine environment many of us have enjoyed throughout our lives is under ... Read More»
African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2016 (May 31, 2016)
Presidential Proclamation — African-American Music Appreciation Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC APPRECIATION MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION A vital part of our Nation’s proud heritage, African-American music exemplifies the creative spirit at the heart of American identity and ... Read More»
National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2016 (May 31, 2016)
Presidential Proclamation — National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The dynamism and diversity of Caribbean Americans have contributed to our Nation’s story in extraordinary ways. Millions of people in the ... Read More»
National Oceans Month, 2016 (May 31, 2016)
Presidential Proclamation — National Oceans Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 NATIONAL OCEANS MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Covering more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface, oceans have a profound impact on our way of life. Home to a great ... Read More»
LGBT Pride Month, 2016 (May 31, 2016)
Presidential Proclamation — LGBT Pride Month, 2016 May 31, 2016 LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PRIDE MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union. This journey, led ... Read More»
Value Education and Hard Work: U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Soccer Team Reps Tell Students (May 27, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby and representatives from the U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Soccer Team met students at Gordon International and Gerehu Secondary High School yesterday. Empowering girls and boys to achieve their goals was the message to these students from both Embassy staff and the U-20 team representatives. The U.S. ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Celebrates Launch of New Climate Change Adaptation Project in Gabagaba (May 24, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray visited Gabagaba village today to inaugurate the new rainwater catchment systems constructed through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Coastal Community Adaptation Project (C-CAP). Working in partnership with USAID, Gabagaba community members have taken great strides to mitigate this risk by installing the new ... Read More»
Repatriation Ceremony Honors WWII American Servicemen (May 13, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The Government of the United States of America held a repatriation ceremony for the remains of servicemen killed in action in Papua New Guinea during World War II. The remains will be returned to the United States. The remains were found during a recent mission carried out by the U.S. Department ... Read More»
Three Papua New Guineans Visit the United States on the International Visitor Leadership Program (May 9, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that three Papua New Guineans will visit the United States on the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Mr. Joel Keimelo (PNG Tourism Promotion Authority), Ms. Delan Anthon (Divine Word University Tourism Lecturer), and Dr. Alfred Mel (PNG National Cancer Centre, ... Read More»
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2016 (April 29, 2016)
Presidential Proclamation — Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2016 April 29, 2016 ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2016 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are the fastest growing racial group in our ... Read More»
The United States, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea Sign Historic Climate Accord on Earth Day 2016 (April 25, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby congratulates the governments and people of Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea on the historic occasion of the high-level signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement. On Earth Day, April 22, the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry joined a record number of global leaders ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Announces Funding Opportunity for Advancing Human Rights in the Pacific Islands (April 19, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce a funding opportunity on behalf of the Global Equality Fund to Advance the Human Rights of persons in the Pacific Islands. The Global Equality Fund, managed by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announced an open competition for ... Read More»
Headhunt Revisited With Brush, Canvas and Camera: U.S. Embassy Hosts Documentary Filmmaker (April 19, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby hosted U.S. documentary filmmaker and award-winning photographer, Michele Westmorland, at the American Corner. Michele gavea a presentation to students and the general public on her documentary film “Headhunt Revisited With Brush, Camera and Canvas,” a project intended to foster dialogue about artistic representation, the history ... Read More»
Dr. Alice Pollard Nominated for U.S Secretary of State International Women of Courage Award (April 18, 2016)
Honiara, Solomon Islands: Dr. Alice Pollard has been honored as the Solomon Islands nominee for the 2016 U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Dr. Pollard was honored as this year’s nominee in recognition of her work advocating for the financial independence and security of women in Solomon Islands. Established in 2007, the ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador Ebert-Gray Presents Credentials in Solomon Islands (April 14, 2016)
Honiara, Solomon Islands: United States Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray presented her credentials to the Governor General of Solomon Islands, His Excellency Sir Frank Utu Ofagioro Kabui, at the Government House today, April 14, 2016. With the presentation of her credentials, Ambassador Ebert-Gray became the fourteenth United States Ambassador to Solomon Islands. Sir Kabui welcomed Ambassador Ebert-Gray ... Read More»
United States Provides Disaster Relief Assistance in Response to Flooding (April 8, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: U.S. Ambassador Ebert-Gray announced today that the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) has awarded $50,000 to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for disaster assistance relief in response to the immediate needs of the people in Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a result ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador-designate Ebert-Gray Presides Over Peace Corps Volunteer Swearing-in Ceremony (April 1, 2016)
Port Vila, Vanuatu: U.S. Ambassador Catherine Ebert-Gray presided over the swearing-in ceremony for 36 new Peace Corps Volunteers in Port Vila, Vanuatu on Friday, April 1, 2016. The volunteers have completed several months of intensive cultural, language, and technical training in Vanuatu, their country of service. Now that they have been sworn in as Peace ... Read More»
Applications Open for the 2017 Humphrey Fellowship Program (March 30, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2017 Humphrey Fellowship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The ten-month fellowship consists of academic coursework and an internship in a relevant professional organization. Fellows are accomplished mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership and the capacity to develop ... Read More»
Applications Open for the 2017-2018 Fulbright Graduate Scholarship Program (March 29, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 J. William Fulbright Graduate Scholarship Program for citizens of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. The scholarship pays for up to two years of graduate study in the United States. Fulbright scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic merit ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Announces Funding Opportunity and a Call for Statements of Interest (March 21, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity and a call for statements of interest (SOI) through the Department of State’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP). The EAP Bureau’s Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) is titled, “Connecting Asia Pacific Online ... Read More»
NAQIA Program Manager to Participate in U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (March 18, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the latest participant in this year’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Mr. Martin Paina. Mr. Paina is an Animal Health Field Program Manager from the National Agriculture Quarantine & Inspection Authority (NAQIA) who oversees and coordinates Meat Inspection Services. The theme for the ... Read More»
International Women’s Day – New U.S. Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: March 8 is International Women’s Day and in recognition of this important occasion, the U.S. Embassy would like to provide the following information regarding a new funding opportunity that will be available to entrepreneurs in Papua New Guinea – the New Global Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund. The U.S. Department of State’s ... Read More»
United States Supports Climate-Smart Agriculture in Papua New Guinea (March 8, 2016)
Port Moresby and Kwikila, Rigo District, Central Province, Papua New Guinea: The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Pacific-American Climate Fund (PACAM) has awarded a grant to ChildFund PNG to strengthen the agricultural resilience and adaptive capacity of 12 agricultural communities in Rigo District, Central Province. ChildFund will receive $512,045 for its project Adaptive, ... Read More»
United States Promotes New APEC Initiatives to Advance Women and Girls in STEM Fields (March 8, 2016)
Port Moresby, Central Province, Papua New Guinea: In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, the U.S. Embassy Port Moresby would like to provide this information on new Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) initiatives that will help advance women and girls in STEM fields. The U.S. State Department’s Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Cathy Russell ... Read More»
USAID Funding Opportunity – Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities (March 8, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby is pleased to announce a new U.S. cooperative agreement funding opportunity through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID’s Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM) is inviting applications for funding from qualified entities to carry ... Read More»
“Free the Press” – U.S. Embassy Pays Tribute to World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2016)
U.S. Embassy, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Tuesday, May 3rd marks World Press Freedom Day. On this day, we honor journalists who defend democratic ideals through their commitment to discovering and telling the truth. In doing so, we also pay tribute to journalism itself, a profession that is essential to good governance and the functioning ... Read More»
Winnie William Nominated for U.S Secretary of State International Women of Courage Award (March 2, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Winnie William has been honored as the Papua New Guinean nominee for the 2015 U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Ms. William was honored as this year’s nominee in recognition of her courage, her dedication, and her sacrifice to save the lives of Papua New Guinean women. ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador Ebert-Gray Presents Credentials (February 23, 2016)
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Catherine Ebert-Gray presented her credentials to the Acting Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Honorable Theo Zurenuoc, MP, at the Government House in Konedobu. Following the ceremony, Ambassador Ebert-Gray officially became the fourteenth United States Ambassador to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea. The ceremony began with an honor ... Read More»
U.S.-ASEAN Press Conference (February 16, 2016)
Remarks by President Obama at U.S.-ASEAN Press Conference February 16, 2016 Sunnylands Center The Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands Rancho Mirage, California PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. Let me begin by thanking the Annenberg Foundation Trust, and everyone here at beautiful Sunnylands and the people of Rancho Mirage for their incredible hospitality these past two days. ... Read More»
National African American History Month, 2016 (January 29, 2016)
Presidential Proclamation — National African American History Month, 2016 January 29, 2016 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION America’s greatness is a testament to generations of courageous individuals who, in the face of uncomfortable truths, accepted that the work of perfecting our Nation is unending and strived to expand the ... Read More»
State of the Union Address (January 13, 2016)
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address January 13, 2016 Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union. And for this final one, I’m going to try to ... Read More»
U.S., Vanuatu Sign Historic Law Enforcement Accord and Ship Rider Agreement (November 1, 2016)
Port Vila, Vanuatu: On October 31, 2016 the United States of America and the Republic of Vanuatu signed an historic law enforcement accord that includes a ship rider agreement. Ship rider agreements allow maritime law enforcement officers from island nations like Vanuatu to use U.S. Coast Guard ships as maritime platforms from which to conduct ... Read More»
East-West Center Announces 2018 Jefferson Fellowships
The Jefferson Fellowships is the East-West Center’s most widely-recognized and established seminar program, with an illustrious alumni network of more than 600 Jefferson Fellows across the Asia Pacific region and the United States. The broad goal of the program is to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region. ... Read More»
East-West Center Announces 2018 Jefferson Fellowships
The Jefferson Fellowships is the East-West Center’s most widely-recognized and established seminar program, with an illustrious alumni network of more than 600 Jefferson Fellows across the Asia Pacific region and the United States. The broad goal of the program is to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region. ... Read More»
Honolulu Hawai’i –East West Center Announces 2015 Programs Jefferson Fellowships: Now Accepting Applications for the 2015 Program
Jan 6, 2015 The Jefferson Fellowships offer print and broadcast journalists from the United States, Asia and the Pacific Islands the unique opportunity to gain on-the-ground perspectives and build international networks to enhance their reporting through an intensive one-week education and dialogue seminar at the East- West Center in Honolulu, Hawai’i followed by two weeks ... Read More»
East-West Center Announces Professional Fellows Program – Fall 2018
The Professional Fellows Program is accepting applications between February 19 and April 13, 2018 from participants of 13 Pacific Island nations on the theme of economic empowerment, with an emphasis on tourism. The eligible countries are: Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. This ... Read More»
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