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Upturn forecast in Papua New Guinea domestic tourism

The Australia/New Zealand representative for PNG’s Tourism Promotion Authority predicts strong growth in domestic tourism, anticipating a drop in travel costs and increased marketing of PNG’s natural scenic spots. Sonja Heydemann reports.
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How smart is your smartphone?

With 3G and wireless broadband data services increasingly more commonplace in Papua New Guinea and the region, smartphones are gaining a hold in the market. This follows a global trend: according to technology analysts Gartner Inc, smartphone sales grew by 38.3% in 2012, while overall mobile phone sales actually fell 1.7%—the first fall since 2009. Up […]
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Running in Port Moresby

Port Moresby is hardly a runner’s paradise, but one resolute group never misses a chance to hit the bitumen. The capital’s heat, humidity, security concerns and poorly-maintained or non-existent pavements are some of the excuses would-be runners can use to convince themselves to stay indoors—whether on a treadmill or on the couch. But every Saturday […]
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