Port Moresby

American

[mawrz-bee, mohrz-] / ˈmɔrz bi, ˈmoʊrz- /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Papua New Guinea: important Allied base in World War II.

Port Moresby British

/ ˈmɔːzbɪ /

noun

the capital and chief port of Papua New Guinea, on the SE coast on the Gulf of Papua: important Allied base in World War II. Pop: 290 000 (2005 est)

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The Chiefs will not join the NRL until the 2028 season, but Peters will spend next year leading recruitment for the competition's newest team, who will be based in PNG's capital, Port Moresby.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026

“It is feared that the number of casualties and wounded will increase dramatically,” said Aktoprak, who is based in Port Moresby.

From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024

Albanese said Marape had assured him during at state dinner in Port Moresby on Monday night that Australia remained its “referred security partner.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024

He announced the state of emergency in Port Moresby would last for 14 days.

From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2024

We left Port Moresby about nine a.m. with a light p. 150head wind; outside found the current very strong, setting easterly.

From Adventures in New Guinea by Chalmers, James

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