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PNG cricketers take World Cup postponement in their stride
Papua New Guinea's top cricketers are already turning their focus to a possible World Cup debut in India.
Cluster of Covid-19 cases at PNG's main hospital
A new cluster of Covid-19 cases has emerged at Papua New Guinea's main hospital in Port Moresby, doubling the country's total number of cases so far in just a week. Audio
New Covid-19 case recorded in PNG
Papua New Guinea has confirmed its 16th case of Covid-19 amid concerns of an outbreak at the country's main laboratory.
Regulations of ICAC must reflect spirit of bill: TI PNG
Transparency International Papua New Guinea has told MPs that regulations are needed to guide a new Independent Commission Against Corruption.
PNG PM advises men to walk away rather than resort to violence
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has spoken out again against Gender-Based Violence, as well as Family and Sexual Violence.
PNG laws to stop violence against women need enforcement, NGO's
Renewed calls for enforcement of laws designed to stop gender-based and domestic violence in Papua New Guinea. Audio
PNG Police Commissioner cautions public against fake Covid-19 news
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner says rumours circulating in social media about new cases of Covid-19 in Port Moresby are false.
PNG Rugby League mourns passing of Don Fox
The Papua New Guinea rugby league community is mourning the passing of long-time administrator Don Fox, who helped to unite the sport following years of infighting.
PNG Govt gets fortuitous economic bounce
Papua New Guinea's government has received a fortuitous economic bounce, we speak to the ANU's Professor Stephen Howes. Audio
PNG to treat respiratory illness as suspected covid-19
Papua New Guinea health officials will now treat people complaining of respiratory illness as suspected Covid-19 cases
PNG govt to build modern hospitals in provinces
Papua New Guinea's government will begin to build modern hospitals in the 22 provinces and one major upgraded referral Hospital in Port Moresby.
PNG cabinet approves K280m for Covid-19 expenses
Papua New Guinea National Executive Council has approved US$81 million for Covid-19 expenditures in the country.
PNG bans alcohol sales due to violence during lockdown
Papua New Guinea has banned the sale of alcohol on weekends because of an increase in violence since lockdown measures were eased.
PNG citizens stranded overseas will be brought home - Govt
The controller of PNG's Covid-19 State of Emergency says the government remains committed to making sure every citizen stranded overseas is safely brought home.
Late 2021 before PNG MPs consider ratifying referendum outcome - Minister
The Bougainville Government says it will be late next year before a document on the referendum goes before the Papua New Guinea parliament.
PNG women jailed for killing husband's mistress
A woman in Papua New Guinea was given 12 years jail this week for the murder of her husband's mistress.
Coronavirus: PNG football adapting to the "new normal"
The Papua New Guinea Football Association is awaiting a cash injection from FIFA and Oceania Football as it attempts to navigate "the new normal" created by Covid-19.
PNG health official says Covid-19 victims facing discrimination
Papua New Guinea's acting health secretary is asking people not stigmatise victims of Covid-19.
PNG confirms new Covid-19 cases
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has confirmed that there are now five new cases of Covid-19 in the country.
Chimbu provincial government to help landslide-hit villagers
The Chimbu provincial government in Papua New Guinea says it will do what it can to help villagers displaced by a deadly landslide.