Marking World AIDS Day, United States Donates Anti-Retroviral Drugs and Diagnostic Equipment to Support PNG’s HIV/AIDS Response Port Moresby, November 30, 2020. In commemoration of World AIDS Day 2020, the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), formally handed over nearly 19,000, 90-day doses of tenofovir-lamivudine-dolutegravir (TLD) antiretroviral (ART) medicines to support …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: 2020, Ambassador McKee, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Ambassador McKee, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, US Ambassador, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 January, 2021 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Ambassador McKee, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 31 October, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Ambassador McKee, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Ambassador McKee, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Ambassador McKee, Papua New Guinea
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador Erin Elizabeth McKee Presents Credentials to Solomon Islands Governor General Honiara, Solomon Islands: United States Ambassador to Solomon Islands, Erin Elizabeth McKee, today presented her credentials to Governor-General Sir David Vunagi, formally marking the beginning of her ambassadorship to Solomon Islands. “This is the culmination of my career, my foreign service journey, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 27 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2020, Ambassador McKee, East Asia Pacific Region, John Kerry, Solomon Islands
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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 10 January, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2019, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, IVLP, U.S. Embassy, United States of America, Vanuatu, Women's Empowerment
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2019, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Medical Services, PAC ANGEL 19-4, Papua New Guinea, U.S. Embassy, United States of America
SI Chief Magistrate on U.S. Judicial System Program Honiara, Solomon Islands: Chief Magistrate of the Solomon Islands Central Magistrate Court, Emma Garo is the latest participant in the U.S. Embassy’s International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) on “The U.S. Judicial System – Protecting Women and Children,” from July 29 to August 16, 2019. Chief Magistrate …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: 2019, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Gender-based violence, Solomon Islands, U.S. Embassy, United States of America, Women's Empowerment
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2019, Bougainville Referendum Commission, Papua New Guinea, U.S. Embassy, United States of America
Provincial participants awarded for Tsunami Training in Papua New Guinea Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: This week has been an intense week (4-9 August 2019) of tsunami training for up to 50 national and provincial participants at the Laguna Hotel in Port Moresby. The Unites States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Pacific Tsunami …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 1 October, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: 2019, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America, USAID
Location: Mount Ulawun, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea Event: Papua New Guinea’s volatile Ulawun volcano began spewing ash at approximately 7 a.m. on Wednesday, 26 June 2019. Hoskins Airport is closed and the Rabaul Volcano Observatory has declared a stage one alert warning of a possible eruption. Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology Darwin Volcanic …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 29 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Environment, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Consular Services, Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Papua New Guinea, Volcano
DPAA Ceremony Honors American Servicemen: Papua New Guinea Repatriation, 2019 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: The Government of the United States of America hosted a repatriation ceremony for the remains of service members killed in action in Papua New Guinea during World War II. The U.S. Department of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Accounting …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Speeches | Tags: 2019, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Message for U.S. Citizens, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Speeches
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2019, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, Donald J. Trump, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Women's Empowerment
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 24 April, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2019, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, IVLP
Foreign Service Officer Test The U.S. Embassy is happy to announce that we will be offering the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) here in Papua New Guinea! The testing date will be on Wednesday, June 5 from 9:00 – 12:00 at the Embassy here in Port Moresby. The U.S. Department of State employs adventurous, adaptable, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 12 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Job Opportunities, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Notification, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas | Tags: Consular Services, FSOT, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens, Visas
Location: Solomon Islands in general, but these areas in particular: Fateleka (north Malaita) Malu (north Malaita) Gizo (Western province) West Honiara Central Guadalcanal – Hells Point Event: National Elections will be held in the Solomon Islands on Wednesday, April 3rd, and there will be 1040 polling booths throughout the country. It will take between 3 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Consular Services, Elections, Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Solomon Islands, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 22 February, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2019, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Consular Services, Visas
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Solomon Islands, U.S. Embassy, US Ambassador
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (February 13, 2019) Location: Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; Potential Tropical Cyclone region-wide. Current for Rennell & Bellona, Makira and Temotu Provinces in the Solomon Islands; and Santo and Malakula Islands in Vanuatu Event: Tropical Cyclone Oma – According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC), …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Solomon Islands, U.S. Citizens, Vanuatu, Weather
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (January 24, 2019) Location: Alotau, Milne Bay Province Event: Violence has been reported in Alotau, involving the destruction and looting of properties, the theft of a hotel ATM and the shooting deaths of a number of people. Local police have locked down the city and …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 24 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alotau
To All U.S. Citizens, The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby would like to inform the public that the Embassy will be closed on Monday, December 24th, 2018, due to the Executive Order issued on December 18th. This is in addition to the already announced Embassy closure for the public holidays on Tuesday, December 25th and Wednesday, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Holiday Closure
The U.S. Embassy would like to wish you and your families a healthy and happy holiday season! Please note that while the Embassy will be closed on December 25 and 26, we will be open for regular business hours the rest of the month. And of course we are always available in the case of …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 28 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular Services, Highlands Region, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (November 20, 2018) Location: Port Moresby and potentially other cities throughout the country. Event: Members of the PNG Police, PNG Defence Force and Correctional Services Officers marched on the Parliament Haus today, demanding immediate payment of allowances for APEC-related work. They caused damage to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Port Moresby, Security Alert, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 19 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, U.S. Embassy, US Ambassador
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 18 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: 2018, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America
United States Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Catherine Ebert-Gray and Royal Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner and Joint Security Task Force Commander, Gary Baki, today renewed their country’s cooperative efforts towards security assistance during APEC Leader’s Week through an unprecedented memorandum of understanding between the two countries. “APEC Leader’s Week marks the culmination of Papua …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 26 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America, US Ambassador
Thank you Commander Louis Allow me to extend a very special welcome to Commander Louis and his crew of the USS Michael Murphy and a tremendous shout out to the women and men in uniform from both the U.S. Navy and the PNG Defense Forces. I am so pleased to see you all here in …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Speeches | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, United States of America
In a letter sent to all airlines Friday afternoon (Oct 12), and confirmed by the Chief Migration Officer Solomon Kantha Monday morning (Oct 15), the Papua New Guinea Immigration and Citizenship Authority (ICA) is imposing a temporary suspension of Visas-on-Arrival for all tourists and visitors from October 30 to November 30. This suspension will not …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 15 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Business, Consular Affairs, Economic Issues, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Trade, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Passports, Visas | Tags: APEC, Consular Services, Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Papua New Guinea, Travel Warning, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens, Visas
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 10 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby
Exercise increased caution in Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, and a polio outbreak. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory . Do Not Travel To: The Southern Highlands Province and Hela Province due to civil unrest. Reconsider travel to: Areas near the Panguna mine in Bougainville due to civil unrest. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 26 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Travel Advisory
Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Port Moresby – July 13, 2018 Location: Papua New Guinea On July 12, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a Level 2 Travel Warning for Papua New Guinea (PNG) regarding the recent outbreak of Polio in the Morobe Province. The recent World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Polio Eradication Initiative announcements also list PNG as a Polio outbreak country. Actions to Take: The …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Polio, WHO
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, East Asia & Pacific, News, Speeches | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Gender-based violence, Girls Education, IVLP, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Solomon Islands, United States of America, Women's Empowerment
Papua New Guinea – Level 2: Exercise increased caution C U N Exercise increased caution in Papua New Guinea due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel To: · The Southern Highlands Province and Hela Province due to civil unrest. Reconsider …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 28 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, News, Notification, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Consular Services, Emergency Message, Highlands Region, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Travel Warning, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, IVLP, Papua New Guinea
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (June 20, 2018) Location: Southern Highlands Province and Hela Province Event: Recent government protests and tribal fighting have caused major destruction to government buildings and public infrastructure. Police have been unable to keep public order or prevent the destruction of property. U.S. …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 20 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Civil Unrest, Hela Province
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News | Tags: 2018, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, U.S. Embassy, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2018, Ambassador Ebert-Gray, East Asia Pacific Region, Solomon Islands, U.S. Embassy, United States of America, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: 2018, East Asia Pacific Region, Papua New Guinea, U.S. Embassy, United States of America, Vanuatu
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases
Papua New Guinea – Level 2: Exercise increased caution – C U N Exercise increased caution in Papua New Guinea due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to: Areas near the Panguna mine in Bougainville due to civil unrest. the Southern Highlands, Hela, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 29 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Consular Services, Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens, United States of America
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.
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 8 May, 2018 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Ebert-Gray, Papua New Guinea, USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2018 EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Public Affairs Section Partnering with Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu For Immediate Release May 01, 2018 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent have contributed immeasurably to …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: 2018, East Asia Pacific Region, Message for U.S. Citizens
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 18 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Climate Change, Pacific Islands, Partnerships
The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby advises all U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Papua New Guinea that the Embassy has temporarily limited travel for U.S. Embassy employees to the Madang region because of a sudden increase in violence following the April 2 murder of a local teacher. The town’s water supply has also been cut …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Madang, Security Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to announce our next visit to Vanuatu. A Consular Officer will be in Port Vila on Friday, April 20th (not Thursday) from 10am – Noon at Jill’s Café (downtown Port Vila). Please contact the Consular Section to make a specific appointment time. The consular section may not have …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 4 April, 2018 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular Services, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens, Vanuatu
U.S. Passport Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Accordingly, the total passport fee for …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Child and Family Matters, Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports, Visas | Tags: Passports, Visas
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Assistance, Earthquake, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, USAID, Victims
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Ebert-Gray, International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP, Mary Boni, NGO Management
Updated Travel Advisory Papua New Guinea – Level 2: Exercise increased caution C U N Exercise increased caution in Papua New Guinea due to crime and civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory . Reconsider travel to: • Areas near the Panguna mine in Bougainville due to civil unrest. • The Highlands …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 7 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular Services, Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 5 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Ebert-Gray, Andrew Barry, APEC, ExxonMobil, Ivan Pomaleu, Justin Tkatchenko, Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, SOM1, U.S. Embassy, United States of America
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 16 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2018, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Woman of Courage, Women Empowerment
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 February, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: 2019, East Asia Pacific Region, Humphrey Fellowship Program, Study in the U.S.
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (January 23, 2018) Location: Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu; Potential Tropical Cyclone region-wide. Event: A band of low pressure south of the equator is currently present. A large low pressure system is forecast to significantly drop in pressure towards the coming weekend potentially …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 23 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, East Asia & Pacific, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 8 December, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Gender-based violence, Girls Education, Port Moresby, Sports Visitor Program
The U.S. Embassy would like to wish you and your families a healthy and happy holiday season! Please note that while the Embassy will be closed on December 25 and 26, we will be open for regular business hours the rest of the month. And of course we are always available in the case of …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Consular Services, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy
We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving this Thursday, and hope you can spend it with family and friends wherever you are in the world! Please know that we are here for you if you need us, and we are always happy to hear “good news” from you, as well as assisting with …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas | Tags: Consular Services, Jobs, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens, U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby advises U.S. citizens visiting or residing in the South Pacific region about the ongoing threat of tropical cyclones affecting the area. While tropical cyclones in the South Pacific may occur throughout the year, the current south pacific tropical cyclone season begins on November 1, 2017, and ends April 30, 2018. …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, East Asia & Pacific, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Travel Warning, Weather
The United States Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea wishes to advise American citizens living in and around Honiara, in the Solomon Islands, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Solomon Islands, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby advises all U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Papua New Guinea that the Embassy has temporarily tightened its security measures for U.S. Embassy employees following a recent assault on an American citizen. The Embassy recommends that the American community in Papua New Guinea also continually review and adjust their own …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Consular Services, Emergency Message, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, Papua New Guinea, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 29 September, 2017 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Health
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby advises U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Vanuatu that the government of Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency on the island of Ambae, as the Monaro Volcano remains on Alert Level 4. Provincial authorities in Ambae undertook evacuations of people in high risk areas to safer areas. Over 7,000 people …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, East Asia & Pacific, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Emergency Message
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: IVLP
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, Education, News, Regions, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Community Solutions Program
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: USS Rushmore
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Papua New Guinea, Rex Tillerson
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: DCM, Mary Drake, Milne Bay
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby advises U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Vanuatu that there in an increased danger of the Ambrym Volcano erupting. The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department have issued a national advisory to the whole country and particularly to visitors and people of Ambrym that volcanic activity has increased from Level 2 to …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Consular Services, Message for U.S. Citizens, Messages for US Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Citizens, Vanuatu
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Hanuabada
Greetings U.S. Citizens residing in Vanuatu, The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to announce our next visit to Vanuatu. A consular officer will be in Port Vila on Tuesday, August 15th at Jill’s Café (downtown Port Vila). We will have appointment times from 10:00-12:00 am. Please contact us immediately to reserve a specific …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 2 August, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Messages for US Citizens, Vanuatu
U.S. Embassy Port Moresby advises U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Papua New Guinea to exercise caution in and around election-related facilities as counting gets underway following the PNG 2017 General Election voting period. Election facilities, such as counting centers, can be gathering points where large crowds assemble. We also take this opportunity to remind …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 2 June, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: USSP
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, …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 26 May, 2017 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases | Tags: Bilateral dialogue
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 23 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CBFIT, US Customs
Greetings U.S. Citizens residing in Vanuatu, We hope you have all weathered Cyclone Donna without injury or damage, and wish everyone a speedy recovery! The U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby is pleased to announce our next visit to Vanuatu. A Consular Officer will be in Port Vila on Tuesday, May 23 at Jill’s Café (downtown …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 15 May, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: U.S. Citizens
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 27 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: International Jazz Day, UPNG
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: USS Comstock
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases | Tags: Embassy
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 11 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: Humphrey Fellowship Program
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador Ebert-Gray, Port Moresby General Hospital
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: IWOC
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Environment, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases | Tags: AIDS Program, HIV
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: CDC, COP
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: American Film Showcase
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: IVLP
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: US Ambassador
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: USAID
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: US Ambassador
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 14 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Goroka, Women's Empowerment, Women's Forum
The 2017 PNG Women’s Forum, Highlands Region, kicks off today in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province.
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 14 February, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: Goroka, Women's Empowerment, Women's Forum
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 – …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 10 February, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, News
The Embassy is pleased to announce our latest IVLP participant, Ms. Jasmine Taera.
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 27 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: IVLP
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. …
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By U.S. Embassy Port Moresby | 26 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases | Tags: USAID, Vanuatu
