Johnny Blades

Papua New Guinea's Forest Industries Association is warning of disaster for its sector due to a hefty new export tax imposed by the Marape government. Audio

Papua New Guinea health officials are to screen incoming travellers for coronavirus at the country's borders. Audio

Accessibility is the biggest challenge for policing in Papua New Guinea's remote Telefomin district where the few policemen working sometimes have to walk for weeks on end to tend to law and order. Audio

Papua New Guinea's government has defended its efforts to protect human rights, following a damning annual report by Human Rights Watch. Audio

Papua New Guinea's government has made a strong pitch of commitment to Bougainville's future following the autonomous region's historic independence vote. Audio

A Bougainville leader has warned the Papua New Guinea government not to derail the clear mandate of Bougainvilleans voting for independence. Audio

A former senior leader in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army says if done right, mining can help a new Melanesian nation build an economy. Audio

Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has made a special address to Bouainville following the autonomous region's overwhelming vote for independence in an historic independence referendum… Audio

Papua New Guinea's government is appealing to the public for patience to allow time to process Bougainville's overwhelming vote for independence.

A 97.7 percent majority voted for independence in the… Audio

The scrutiny of ballots used in Bougainville's historic independence vote is underway in Buka. Audio

Despite a peaceful independence vote in Bougainville, there are fears of potential security problems in the post-referendum period. Audio

The referendum results will be in before Christmas - will the beautiful island of Bougainville, with a violent and destructive past, is heading toward independence.  Audio