Papua New Guinea
PNG migration rejects torture claims over Bomana
Papua New Guinea's Chief Migration Officer has rejected claims that asylum seekers detained in Port Moresby's Bomana prison were tortured.
Call in PNG for more commitment from resource companies
A Papua New Guinea business leader wants future resource developers to help set up food production and training facilities long before they start building their plants.
PNG prime minister challenges public to report corruption
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has reiterated his commitment to fighting corruption after another low ranking in TI's annual corruption perceptions index.
PNG's police chief calls for death penalty for cop killings
Papua New Guinea's Police Commissioner has called for the death penalty for those who kill police officers.
Buimo prison escapees still at large in PNG
Sixteen inmates who escaped from Papua New Guinea's Buimo prison a week ago are still at large.
Bougainville consultation period critical, says former combatant
A member of the team consulting on Bougainville's future says the post-referendum path must be managed carefully.
Bodies stolen from PNG morgue
The bodies of three people killed in suspected sorcery-related violence have been stolen from a Papua New Guinea morgue.
Sport: PNG rugby league open new high-performance facility
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League has opened a new high performance centre in East New Britain Province to boost player development.
Sport: Former PNG football coach excited by Fiji opportunity
Former Papua New Guinea men's football coach Flemming Serritslev says he misses being on the touchline and is excited by the prospect of taking charge of the Fiji national team.
PNG capital's governor condemns 'senseless' killings
The governor of Papua New Guinea's capital has condemned two violent deaths in the city within a span of 72 hours.
Last Manus Island asylum seekers released from PNG's Bomana
The last 18 asylum seekers held at the Bomana immigration detention centre in Papua New Guinea have been released.
PNG police MOU with mining company concerning - academic
A new memorandum of agreement signed by Papua New Guinea police and a South African miner sends the wrong message to the public, says an academic and lawyer.
Signs of influx of West Papuans to PNG
There are signs of an influx of West Papuans into Papua New Guinea amid a protracted conflict across the border.
Families of PNG students to pay 37 percent of school fees
Parents and guardians of students attending Papua New Guinea government schools will be expected to pay 37 percent of tuition fees.
Bougainville referendum electoral process formally ends
A 40-day petition period following the Bougainville Referendum has closed without any complaint lodged.
Sport: Former PNG football coach set to take charge of Fiji
The former Papua New Guinea men's football coach Flemming Serritslev is poised to take charge of the Fiji national team.