The Rise of Women’s Basketball in the Pacific: A 2025 Outlook Published: May 11, 2025 In recent years, women’s basketball has been experiencing remarkable growth across the Pacific, and Papua New Guinea (PNG) is fast becoming one of the region’s emerging powerhouses. With grassroots enthusiasm, international exposure, and increasing support from sports organizations, the landscape for women in basketball is rapidly evolving. A Brief History of Women’s Basketball in PNG Basketball has long been played in Papua New Guinea, but women’s involvement in the sport remained relatively limited until the past decade. Historically, societal norms and lack of resources hindered female participation. However, things started changing around 2015, when local communities and NGOs began promoting sports inclusion for women and girls. By 2020, more than 30% of organized basketball competitions in PNG included women's divisions. In Port Moresby and Lae, several schools and community cente...
How AI Is Transforming Jobs in Papua New Guinea Published: May 10, 2025 As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a powerful force globally, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is beginning to see its effects ripple through various sectors — from agriculture and education to banking and media. While some fear job losses, others believe AI presents a major opportunity for a digital leap forward. In this article, we explore how AI is changing work in PNG and what this means for the nation's future workforce. What Is AI and Why Does It Matter? AI refers to machines or software that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence — such as decision-making, pattern recognition, or problem-solving. It powers technologies like chatbots, automated translation, facial recognition, and predictive analytics. For PNG, this could mean faster government services, smarter farming tools, and better access to healthcare in remote regions. Industries in PNG Already Feeling the AI Shift Here are a few ...