U.S. Embassy Port Moresby promotes U.S. interests and develops cooperative relationships with the people and governments of PNG, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
Registration for the 2026 Diversity Visa Program has opened and will close on November 5th, 2024.
This program allows people from countries with low U.S. immigration rates, who meet eligibility requirements, to enter for a chance to apply for a U.S. immigrant visa.
Playing sports is all part of a healthy lifestyle!
The first Monday in October is World Child Health Day.
The U.S. Embassy Marine Security Guard Detachment got out to play with children from Port Moresby Church of Christ, highlighting the importance of staying active and
Today, we honor the powerful words of Mahatma Gandhi: "Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind."
The U.S. Embassy Port Moresby supports peaceful dialogue and cooperation to resolve issues in PNG.
Let's make a difference!
#InternationalDayOfNonviolence
After over 80 years, U.S. Service Members from WWII are headed home.
The
@dodpaa
held a repatriation ceremony in Port Moresby today.
The remains will be taken back to the United States thanks to
#DPAA
’s tireless efforts and partnerships with the Papua New Guinea government at
USAID Country Representative Office in Papua New Guinea has a need for a USAID Project Management Specialist (Global Health Security).
Applications must be received by October 18, 2024 / 11:59 PM (Port Moresby Time) and submitted via email to aidmnlhr
@usaid
.gov.
Full details:
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor those still missing and support
@DPAA
efforts to bring them home. The
#DPAA
with support from local communities in Papua New Guinea works tirelessly to recover and identify missing American service members.
#POWMIA
#NeverForgotten
🚨Attention US Citizens!!
@travelgov
recently revamped the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
STEP is how we send updates and safety and security alerts ⚠️ by email to U.S. citizens in Papua New Guinea, and it also makes it easier to contact you if there’s an
We congratulate the people and government of Papua New Guinea on your 49th Independence Anniversary!
Together, we share a commitment to
#democracy
,
#peace
and
#prosperity
for both our nations and the Pacific region.
May this day be a celebration of the rich culture, history, and
The American flag flies at half mast over the U.S Embassy today in memory of the 2,977 we lost on September 11, 2001.
We honor their memory.
#NeverForget
🇺🇸–🇵🇬
#USINDOPACOM
welcomes Capt. Peter Tupma, Chief of Force Capability Development for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, during a scheduled visit to the headquarters for the Bilateral Defense Dialogue.
@USEmbassyPOM
📍
#UnitedStates
📸: Sgt Austin Riel
U.S. Ambassador Yastishock is in East New Britain, joining
@dodpaa
at a WWII recovery site.
Welcomed by the local community, she participated in the mission to honor and recover American heroes. This work is made possible by the invaluable cooperation of PNG’s
#landowners
and
Ambassador Yastishock and veteran Astronaut Marsha Ivins launched the Academy of Women entrepreneurs program in Morobe providing training and networking opportunities for female business owners. Women’s economic participation is key to advance the U.S. Strategy to Prevent
A multi-agency delegation made up of representatives from the White House National Security Council, the State Department, the Department of Defense, and USAID arrived in Port Moresby yesterday led by Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania.
I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information.
Jill and I are grateful to the Secret
In Honolulu, I had the pleasure of meeting Executive Director of the National Cultural Commission of Papua New Guinea Steven Kilanda. Impressed by the talented performers representing the unique indigenous arts and culture of Papua New Guinea!
#FestpacHawaii
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Army Corps of Engineers visited Port Moresby for their second site visit to PNG since the signing of the landmark Defense Cooperation Agreement last year. Site surveys are crucial to developing future requirements under the DCA as we deepen our
President Biden highlighted his Uncle’s story as he made the case for honoring our sacred commitment to equip those we send to war.
The U.S. respects the people and culture of Papua New Guinea and remains committed to furthering respectful relations between our democracies.
U.S. Ambassador Ann Marie Yastishock presented her credentials to Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu in Port Vila, Vanuatu this week.
She is looking forward to working with Vanuatu on issues including climate change and security, in a partnership of equals.