Papua New Guinea
PNG denies recruitment of Fijian workers
The Papua New Guinea government is denying a claim on social media that it's recruiting Fijians to work in PNG.
It's time to put a woman in charge says Bougainville's Mirinka
Ruby Mirinka says people are telling her it's time Bougainville had a woman leader.
Two more Covid-19 cases in PNG capital
Two more cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Papua New Guinea capital of Port Moresby.
Woman buried by landslide after quake in PNG's Sohe district
At least one person was killed by a landslide as a result of Friday's big earthquake in Papua New Guinea.
Former colonel confident he can lead Bougainville
Bougainville's former acting chief secretary, Thomas Raivet, is confident he can lead the region into independence.
Tests reveal cancer patient who died in PNG had Covid-19
Papua New Guinea has confirmed its first Covid-19 related death as fears grow of community spread in the capital, Port Moresby.
Four new covid-19 cases in PNG are lab staff
Four new confirmed covid-19 cases in Papua New Guinea come from staff in the main laboratory that tests for the virus.
PNG shaken by big quake off northen coast
Assessment teams have been deployed in Papua New Guinea after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake.
Leadership tribunal against PNG foreign minister stalled
A leadership tribunal against Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Patrick Pruaitch has been withdrawn.
PNG leader says economic independence vital for autonomy
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, has told provinces seeking more autonomy they need to first develop greater economic independence.
Another young PNG bride dies a violent death
Papua New Guinea media is reporting the death of another young mother allegedly at the hands of her husband.
Big contraction forecast for PNG economy
Papua New Guinea is forecasting a significant economic contraction this year, caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Lives on the line for Pacific fisheries observers
Pacific fisheries observers work in dangerous environments on board foreign fishing vessels holding them to account and helping protect the region's fish stocks and oceans. But who is protecting them?
PNG domestic violence laws need effect in villages
A senior researcher in Papua New Guinea has emphasised that government moves to deter domestic violence need to be effective at a provincial and village level.