Papua New Guinea
Gender balance in Pacific parlts relying on community leadership
An academic says more grassroots leadership programmes in the Pacific should lead to more political representation by women.
Bougainville leader details what he wants in constitution
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says the autonomous Papua New Guinea region needs a strong constitution guaranteeing the civil rights of the people.
Deal to re-open Bougainville's Panguna mine, momentous
Last week the Bougainville Government announced an agreement had been reached with Panguna landowners to re-open the island's controversial Gold and Copper mine.
Call for reform in Papua New Guinea forestry sector
The Papua New Guinea government is being urged to implement reforms in the country's forestry sector. Audio
PNG group wants re-think on forest law and management
Papua New Guinea's Centre for Environment Law and Community Rights, or CELCOR, wants police working for logging companies to be sacked from the force.
Bougainville a step closer to a Panguna re-opening
The Bougainville Government says it's reached an agreement with Panguna landowners to re-open the controversial mine.
PNG leader's "doing well" in Covid recovery'
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says he is "all right" and "doing well" as he self-isolates at home from a Covid-19 infection.
