Papua New Guinea
'Economic bubble' idea floated as PNG and NZ sign partnership
The prime ministers of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have signed an agreement to build a more collaborative connection.
EU helping upskill PNG fisheries officers
The European Union is helping fund a Papua New Guinea's National Fisheries Authority programme to upskill government fisheries officers.
Carmel Budiardjo, human rights campaigner, dies
A leading British human rights advocate and former political prisoner in Indonesia, Carmel Budiardjo, has died aged 96. Audio
Covid-19 being seen in PNG as just another disease
The Covid-19 pandemic is regarded differently in Papua New Guinea compared to many other countries. While community transmission is at a level that triggers emergencies overseas, PNG health… Audio
2027 target date for Bougainville independence
Bougainville's leaders have accepted a deadline of no later than 2027 to gain independence from Papua New Guinea
PNG opens vaccine rollout to 18-yr-olds
Papua New Guinea has opened its vaccine programme to anyone over 18 years old as it tries to overcome high levels of hesitancy.
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Bougainville and PNG leaders to meet in Wabag, Lavulavu attempted bribery in Tonga court case and new Cook Islands police chief settles in
Transparency calls for action on UBS commission findings
The watchdog group, Transparency International Papua New Guinea, says the findings from the current commission of inquiry into the controversial UBS loan must be acted on. Audio
In brief: news from around the Pacific
The Solomon Islands receive a $6m support package, a political figure says Bougainville's main hospital is not fit for purpose, Samoan workers will receive a payout, and a flight has been turned away…
Days for Girls: Changing attitudes to periods in PNG
An alternative to expensive and harmful to the environment period products is being offered for free to young women in Papua New Guinea.
Japan and World Bank pledge ongoing support to PNG
As it struggles with Covid-19, Papua New Guinea has been promised more financial and infrastructural help from Japan and the World Bank
