Papua New Guinea
O'Neill says no to PNG cabinet post
Ousted Papua New Guinea prime minister, Peter O'Neill, has declined a ministerial portfolio in the government of his successor.
Economist says PNG relying on corrupted statistics
An economist says the Papua New Guinea government is continuing to produce and rely on corrupted statistics. Audio
Challenge on eligibility of non-Bougainvillean voters
A former leading public servant in Bougainville wants the courts to look at the eligibility rules for the referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.
Tagata o te Moana for 8 June 2019
Papua New Guinea's prime minister has vowed to reconstruct the nation in his first major speech; Police on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island have called for the government to intervene as the number of… Audio
PNG prime minister reveals caretaker cabinet
Papua New Guinea's new prime minister has revealed a caretaker cabinet that largely shadows the previous one.
Tari celebrates its leader's election as PNG prime minister
The Highlands town of Tari has been in celebration mode after the election of its MP, James Marape, as Papua New Guinea's prime minister.
New PNG PM says his govt will review resource sector laws
Papua New Guinea's new prime minister says his government will review laws governing resource sectors.
Introducing PNG's new leader: James Marape
Papua New Guinea's eighth prime minister is James Marape, a humble Christian and a political heavyweight in a cut-throat parliament
PNG political ructions highlight need for women MPs
Following the change of prime minister in Papua New Guinea, there's been a renewed call for reserved seats for women in parliament. Audio
New PNG PM prepares for major challenge
Papua New Guinea's new prime minister James Marape says he's under no illusions about the enormity of his task. Describing his election as a transition of the leadership torch to a younger generation… Audio
New PNG prime minister calls for unity
Papua New Guinea's new prime minister prime minister James Marape has called on parliament to come together and work for the common good of the country.
James Marape elected as PNG prime minister
James Marape has been elected as Papua New Guinea's prime minister, following the resignation of Peter O'Neill yesterday.
PNG parliament elects James Marape as new PM
An overwhelming majority of Papua New Guinea MPs have voted James Marape as the country's new prime minister. Mr Marape defeated former prime minister Sir Mekere Morauta in a parliamentary vote held a… Audio
PNG govt reconfigures with new leader
Papua New Guinea MPs have voted James Marape as the country's new prime minister after the resignation of Peter O'Neill. Audio
More work needed on Bougainville vote options - academic
An Australian political scientist with a long involvement with Papua New Guinea says more work is needed to develop the two options for the Bougainville referendum. Audio
PNG politicians to pick new prime minister
Members of Parliament in Papua New Guinea will meet on Thursday to elect a new prime minister.
O'Neill's camp again holding all the cards in PNG leadership battle
The path to the election of a new prime minister in Papua New Guinea has become more mysterious.
