Papua New Guinea
PNG Health Minister referred to public prosecutor
Papua New Guinea's Health Minister Sir Puka Temu has been referred to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct.
PNG people in leaked Chinese dataset seek answers
Papua New Guineans who found out that their names are included in a leaked database of people whose personal information has been collected by a Chinese company, are questioning why they have been… Audio
Papua New Guinea further opens border, lifts Port Moresby curfew
Papua New Guinea has opened its border to international travel from four more countries.
PNG leadership tribunal dismisses most charges against Pruaitch
A Papua New Guinea Leadership Tribunal has dismissed six misconduct charges against a senior MP, Patrick Pruaitch, saying they were "poorly drafted and confusing".
PNG's capital records another case of Covid-19
PNG's National Capital District has recorded case of Covid-19 taking the country's total number of infections to 540.
Tyres, fuel and a boat to help police Covid effort in south Bougainville
Police in south Bougainville have received new tyres and fuel for their vehicles and a patrol boat to help in the fight against Covid-19.
Bougainville's Toroama forms a 14 member Cabinet
The new President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville in PNG, Ishmael Toroama, has named a 14 strong Cabinet lineup from the pool of 39 MPs elected last month.
PNG's Elsie Albert ready to bring "mongrel" to NRLW
PNG's Elsie Albert is ready to wreak havoc in the opening round of the National Rugby League women's competition this weekend.
Another Covid case suggests community transmission in PNG's Western Province
A mine worker in PNG's Western Province has tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the country's total number of cases to 539.
Need for stability prompts Cabinet reshuffle - PNG PM
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has resuffled his cabinet line up.
PNG Prime Minister to be petitioned over coal developments
A Papua New Guinea environmental advocacy group is planning to petition the Prime Minister, James Marape, to try and stop coal mining in the country.
New Bougainville President targets law and order issues
Bougainville's new President, Ishmael Toroama, says establishing law and order is essential if the autonomous region in PNG is to prosper.
Rio offer appreciated by Bougainville Panguna damage campaigner
Landowners around the Panguna mine in Papua New Guinea's autonomous region of Bougainville are pleased with a change of heart by mining giant Rio Tinto.
Relief and regret for PNG bishop on overdue retirement
Francesco Panfilo, the Archbishop of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain, says he's relieved but also feels some regret as he begins his retirement this week. Francesco Panfilo,...
PNG PM says he's committed to empowering Bougainville
PNG Prime Minister James Marape says he is committed to immediately empowering the autonomous region of Bougainville.
