Papua New Guinea
Moody's sounds warning on PNG credit pressures
The credit rating agency Moody's says Papua New Guinea's credit profile reflects significant pressure on government financing, and a ratings upgrade is unlikely.
UPNG students complain about 'unnecessary fees'
Students hit by a near doubling of tuition fees at the University of Papua New Guinea are complaining about the cost of graduation.
Sport: PNG Hunters campaign against violence
The PNG Hunters rugby league team have partnered with Child Fund to educate and carry out awareness about violence in Papua New Guinea.
PNG urged to target niche tourism to unlock potential
Most tourists who visit Papua New Guinea want to return, according to the International Finance Corporation.
More Manus, Nauru refugees bound for US
About 50 refugees are expected to leave Australian offshore detention on Manus Island and Nauru in the coming weeks to resettle in the US.
PNG imposes full ban on plastic shopping bags
The Papua New Guinea Government is imposing a full ban on plastic shopping bags but is allowing a one-month grace period for everyone to fully comply with it.
New MP in Bougainville Central after election petition
Papua New Guinea's Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Father Simon Dumarinu, has lost his seat in the national parliament.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 17 April 2018
The President of the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has elaborated on why his government is saying no to mining at Panguna indefinitely; The Cook Islands is balancing the evolution… Audio
Budget cuts cause of HIV drugs shortage in PNG
The National AIDS Council of Papua New Guinea says budget cuts are behind a critical shortage of anti-retroviral drugs in the country and there is no immediate solution to the problem.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 16 April 2018
Pacific states instrumental in 'historic' decision in shipping industry; Purpose-built evacuation centres planned for Fiji; Budget cuts cause of HIV drugs shortage in PNG; A union leader says PNG… Audio
Budget cuts cause of HIV drugs shortage in PNG
The National AIDS Council of Papua New Guinea says budget cuts are behind a critical shortage of anti-retroviral drugs in the country and there is no immediate solution to the problem. Audio
PNG and China approach free trade deal
Papua New Guinea's foreign minister has had talks with China about establishing a free trade agreement between the two countries.
Sport: Hunters drowned by Dolphins
Six rounds into the Queensland Cup, the defending champion Papua New Guinea Hunters are yet to win away from home, going down 20-6 to Redcliffe Dolphins on Saturday in Brisbane.
Bougainville MP says co-operation between govts vital
The Bougainville Regional MP, Joe Lera, said enhancing co-operation between the Papua New Guinea's national government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government is vital in preparing for next year's…
ExxonMobil resumes LNG production in PNG
ExxonMobil has announced that production of liquefied natural gas has safely resumed at its LNG project in Papua New Guinea.
PNG deports 23 Bangladeshis for visa breaches
Twenty-three Bangladesh nationals have been deported from Papua New Guinea for breaches of visa conditions.
Sport: Chung quits PNGFA
Papua New Guinea Football Association president David Chung resigned from the post when he quit the presidency of the Oceania Football Confederation, the association says.
Exxon looks to restart PNG gas project in early May
Exxon Mobil is looking to restart production at its LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project in Papua New Guinea at the beginning of May.
Two big Chinese-funded aid projects opened in PNG
PNG's prime minister has officially opened new two large Chinese-aided projects, the International Convention Centre and a six-lane highway in Port Moresby.
Hold-ups on the rise in PNG's quake-hit areas
Hold-ups and robberies have surged in PNG's Southern Highlands and Hela Provinces two months after those areas were hit by a destructive 7.5-magnitude earthquake.
