Papua New Guinea

It is the national broadcaster's response to the government's goal of reaching 100 percent of the population - across "rugged mountains and scattered islands" - by 2030.

The perpetrators, who abducted the victims from the Middle Fly District in Western Province on 12 May, are demanding US$132,000 in ransom for their release.

Prime Minister James Marape has commended the Internal Revenue Commission for its efficiency in implementing government policy.

The community advocacy organisation ACT NOW is calling for action on illegal logging in the country.

Health Minister Elias Kapavore described the situation as "serious but manageable". Audio

Pomio Oil Palm Growers Association chair Mata Akun said the mill will remain shut until the growers get a favorable response from the company.

Health Minister Elias Kapavore praised the first-ever kidney transplant in Port Moresby this week, saying patients can now access treatment affordably and within the country.

This follows reports that the government-owned company sacked radio talkback host Culligan Tanda (pictured) after he featured an opposition MP on his show.

Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that mainly affects children under the age of five.

A police commander lamented recently that the public no longer respects police officers, who face an increasingly tough environment, are underpowered and unappreciated.

A police commander in Papua New Guinea's National Capital District says the fact that the public no longer respects police is a sad day for the country.

Papua New Guinea's women's cricket team, the Lewas, have full one-day international status for the next international cricket cycle.