Papua New Guinea
PNG Covid-19 death toll rises to 67
Another six people in Papua New Guinea have died in the Covid-19 outbreak, raising the death toll to 67.
Pope appoints new bishop in Kundiawa
Pope Francis has appointed Father Paul Sundu as the new Bishop of the disocese of Kundiawa in Papua New Guinea.
PNG's Covid-19 cases top 7000
The number of recorded Covid-19 infections in Papua New Guinea has passed 7,000, more than doubling in the past two weeks.
Solomons prioritising border community vaccinations
The Solomon Islands government is committing the majority of its first shipment of vaccines to protecting communities living along the border with Papua New Guinea.
Carl Sandri appointed new PNG cricket coach
Carl Sandri has been appointed as the new coach for Cricket PNG, following the departure of Joe Dawes.
PNG minister says South Bougainville needs more Covid-19 info
A PNG Cabinet Minister says his South Bougainville electorate needs more information about Covid-19 from the Bougainville Health Department.
Don't rely on Facebook for accurate vaccine info, PNG leader advises
PNG's Prime Minister has warned citizens against relying on information on Facebook to guide their approach to vaccines.
Campaigner says Bougainvilleans careless about Covid-19
A women's health campaigner on Bougainville says most Bougainvilleans have a "careless" attitude to the threat posed by Covid-19.
Seven more Covid-19 deaths in past day in PNG
Papua New Guinea recorded seven more Covid-19 deaths in a day as the country's vaccination rollout began.
Eleven more people die of Covid-19 in PNG
PNG has recorded eleven new Covid-19 deaths, increasing the country's total number of Covid-19 related deaths to 51.
Bougainville leader defends direct control over recruitment
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, has dismissed concerns about governance raised by the former Chief Secretary.
PNG health workers seek answers about vaccine before getting jab
Sceptical health frontliners in PNG are seeking answers about Covid-19 vaccines before they consent to the jab.
PNG bans traditional border crossings
PNG has issued a ban on all traditional border crossings as they try to deal with a sky-rocketing Covid-19 infection rate.
Grim outlook for Papua New Guinea coffee industry
Grim outlook for Papua New Guinea coffee industry. Audio