Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 104 km southeast of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, on Saturday, Apr 12,...

Date and Time Mag Depth Distance Location Details Map Apr 3, 08:31 pm (GMT +10) 4.6 92 km 22 km (14 mi) to the NE South Pacific Ocean, 61 km southwest of Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea Info Apr 1, 08:25 am (Port Moresby) 4.5 57 km 7.5 km (4.6 mi) to the …

6.2-magnitude quake hits 114 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea -- USGS

HONG KONG, April 12 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted 114 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at 0347 GMT on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 72.5 km, was initially determined to be at 4.71 …

IMF makes favorable forecast but sees risks for Guinea-Bissau in election year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported significant short-term risks facing Guinea-Bissau’s economy in the wake of elections and amid difficult external circumstances marked by increasing geopolitical and trade fragmentation. This assessment …

5.2-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea region: GFZ

NEW YORK, April 11 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted Papua New Guinea region at 22:24:50 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said. The epicenter, with a depth of 130.1 km, was initially determined to be at 5 …

EU-STREIT PNG Programme Boosts Livelihoods For 13,000+ Fisher Folks In Papua New Guinea

Wewak, Papua New Guinea – To enhance and strengthen the fisheries sector, the EU-STREIT PNG Programme recently equipped 91 fishing groups across the greater Sepik region with vital resources. The Programme completed the distribution of 50 new engine- …

6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Papua New Guinea's New Britain Island

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), Azernews reports. The quake's epicenter was located approximately 94 kilometers southeast of …

IMF Staff completes mission to Guinea Bissau

From fleeing Guinea to Hong Kong hopeful, the midfielder making waves in local football

More than 10 years after he emptied his bank account for a new life in Hong Kong, Habib Bah has targeted a future where he represents the city that “gave me the opportunity to express myself”. Bah is currently with Tai Po, after the Hong Kong Premier …

Papua New Guinea to host pinnacle of Melanesian Football

From L-R: Ministry of Justice, Sports & Community Services, Arthur Faerua; CEO PNG Sports Foundation, Micah James; MSG Chair & Minister Sports Job Sam Andy; and Acting Director General MSG Secretariat, Ilan Kiloe, following the signing of the Host …

Gulf of Guinea: What Kind of Cooperation in the Maritime Environment?

  The world's major balances are changing rapidly as a result of changes in governments, regional tensions and fierce trade battles. The great global institutions, the offspring of the last two world wars, are losing their credibility as the blocs …