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Call for PNG election authorities to work with civil society
An anti-corruption watchdog in Papua New Guinea is calling for election authorities to work with civil society to improve electoral processes ahead of the June polls.
PNG journalists walk off the job over sacking of news boss
Tension at Papua New Guinea's oldest TV broadcaster is escalating after all newsroom journalists walked off their jobs on Thursday to protest the suspension of their news director.
PNG election polling dates change, poses a security threat says economist
A Papua New Guinean economist says recent changes to the polling dates announced by the national election office can pose a security threat during the 2022 General Elections.
PNG police seek those involved in recent torture of five women for sorcery
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner has issued orders for the arrest of anyone involved in the recent torture of five women accused of sorcery.
New Banking Tax levy in PNG sparks controversy
A new tax announced in last week's Papua New Guinea 2022 Budget has sparked widespread controversy.
Mob attacks on vaccination teams commonplace in PNG
Social tensions are rising in Papua New Guinea over Covid-19 vaccination, as people working to help curb the spread of the virus face mob attacks. PNG's biggest urban centres and...
PNG tennis trailblazer Abigail Tere-Apisah eyes comeback
Abigail Tere-Apisah is the undisputed Queen of Pacific Island tennis Audio
British medical team head to PNG Highlands Covid-19 hotspot
A British emergency medical team has headed into Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands to treat Covid-19 patients, and a Christian medical team has arrived by boat in Western province.
Mass burial approved in PNG as mortuary is full
Papua New Guinea pandemic response controller David Manning has authorised the mass burial of 200 bodies in the Port Moresby General Hospital mortuary.
PNG health officers to be charged for wastage of 4000 covid-19 vaccines
Papua New Guinea's health minister says officers responsible for the wastage of 4000 Astra Zeneca vaccines meant for Madang province last week will be charged.
PNG 's remote rural communities to benefit from new agreement
A key transport development connecting some of Papua New Guinea's most remote rural communities and farmers to services and market opportunities has received funding.
PNG desparately needs overseas help to fight Covid-19
Papua New Guinea is seeking more international medical support to combat Covid-19. Audio
Bougainville MP frustrated at delays in shipping to outer islands
The women's MP for North Bougainville says the people on the Carteret Atolls and Nissan, are frustrated at the continued delays to improving shipping services.
Pandemic pushing PNG's health system to its limit, Health Minister
Papua New Guinea's Health Minister, Jelta Wong, said the pandemic is pushing the country's health system to the limit.
PNG Bishop says 'white man's disease' belief now dismissed
A mistaken belief in Papua New Guinea that Covid-19 was a 'white man's disease' has largely been banished, according to a Bishop in Daru.
New Covid measures for travel in PNG
Under new rules in Papua New Guinea, any foreign national who is unvaccinated against Covid-19 will not be allowed entry into the country
PNG hits out at India over broken agreement and unauthorised arrivals
Papua New Guinea is seeking answers from India and Indonesia after a Garuda flight landed in Port Moresby with unauthorised passengers, including four infected with Covid-19.
PNG covid control centre to be disbanded
The National Control Centre set up to oversee Papua New Guinea's pandemic response is to be disbanded by year's end.
Tokyo 2020 Day Three: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch and when
Day three of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics looks to be a big one for Pacific athletes.
Change in mindset need to overcome PNG sorcery accusations
A Papua New Guinea bishop says unscrupulous individuals, seeking money, are driving a surge in sorcery accusations. Audio