The telecoms sector has been growing rapidly in Papua New Guinea in recent years, with connectivity quickly spreading to the remotest parts of the country, and linking a diverse range of customers to each other and the outside world. 1 Papua New Guinea 2020 Crime & Safety Report This is an annual report produced in conjunction with the Regional Security Office at the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby. A 7.1 magnitude earthquake has been reported on Papua New Guinea, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. While the growth of cellular coverage and the internet have been almost universally praised, the tech …
U.S. citizens have occasionally been victims of violent crime, including rape, carjacking, and armed robberies. A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit eastern Papua New Guinea Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal areas within 300 kilometers (180 miles). The nation’s disaster management center said the epicenter was inland near Kokoda and very deep. Papua New Guinea has a high crime rate. CANBERRA, Australia A strong earthquake Friday shook inland Papua New Guinea. OSAC encourages travelers to to gain baseline knowledge