Gary Juffa
Political will to stop illegal logging in PNG questioned
Questions remain over the Papua New Guinea government's commitment to ending illegal logging despite tough words against a small logging operation alleged to have breached the law. Audio
MSG has failed its original purpose, says PNG MP
A Papua New Guinea MP says the Melanesian Spearhead Group has failed its original mandate and should be disbanded due to the way its leaders appear beholden to external forces, particularly on the… Audio
Papua sparks controversy during Jokowi's PNG visit
The thorny issue of West Papua has stirred controversy during a state visit by Indonesia's President, Joko Widodo, to Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG police brutality highlights troublesome link to loggers
Calls continue for Papua New Guinea police working for logging companies to be removed amid unresolved claims of police brutality against landowner communities opposed to logging. Audio
PNG Governors discuss greater autonomy.
Governors of Papua New Guinea's provinces have been meeting in Kavieng to discuss common issues and efforts to gain more autonomy. Audio
PNG PM's move against former ally seen as undemocratic
A widening division between Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister and the leader of one of his government's main coalition partners deteriorates into an issue over seating in parliament. Audio
Call for change in the way land is managed in PNG
As PNG's resources boom has driven the country's remarkable economic growth in recent years, the tentacles of corporate interests have gained a tightening grip on land. prompting calls for an overhaul… Audio
Widespread concern in PNG at Australian refugee arrangement
Concern in PNG about the consequences of the major new refugee arrangement forged with Australia. Audio
Widespread concern in PNG at Australian refugee arrangement
Questions abound about the consequences of Papua New Guinea's new refugee arrangement with Australia. Following the agreement signed between Australia's Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his PNG… Audio
PNG eyes joint projects with Indonesia
Papua New Guinea's government is eyeing joint projects with Indonesia as a way of promoting economic growth in the under-developed area of the two countries' common border. Audio
Call for strengthened police presence in PNG's LNG area
Mounting frustration by those opposed to Papua New Guinea's first liquified natural gas project, has prompted warnings that the government can no longer neglect the police force in volatile parts of… Audio
Under-resourced PNG police force concern in volatile areas
Mounting frustration by those opposed to Papua New Guinea's first liquified natural gas project, has prompted warnings that the government can no longer neglect the police force in volatile parts of… Audio
PNG MP advocates holistic approach to law and order
The outspoken Papua New Guinea MP Gary Juffa says that to address the country's chronic law and order problems requires a holistic approach. Audio