Papua New Guinea
James Marape announces plans to hire foreign cops for senior roles
Papua New Guinea is planning to hire 20 foreign police officers to take up leadership roles in the local force, according to a local newspaper report.
PNG inquiry finds most gender and sorcery-based violence goes unreported
PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence is largely unreported. Audio
PNG Minister eager for law changes
PNG Minister eager for law changes to protect artists and designers. Audio
Marape condemns "slanderous remarks" against chief justice
The Papua New Guinea prime minister, James Marape, has gone on the offensive after what he calls slanderous remarks about the chief justice appeared on social media.
Papua New Guinea PM tells US Pacific wants investment not aid
PNG PM James Marape has told US government officials and the business sector that Pacific Island nations are not there in the US to look for aid but negotiate better business opportunities.
Bougainville seeks limit on independence debate
Bougainville seeks limit on independence debate in PNG Parliament. Audio
Papua New Guinea needs more education to tackle HIV, tuberculosis – NGO
HIV and tuberculosis infections in Papua New Guinea have soared in the past two years.
Aussie pilot convicted for transporting cocaine in PNG plans appeal
Australian pilot John David Cutmore, who was convicted last year in Papua New Guinea for transporting cocaine into the country, hopes his appeal over his conviction will be held on October 3.
Papua New Guineans called on to do more for their country
When Papua New Guineans marked their independence at the weekend the Prime Minister James Marape told them they have a lot to be proud of. Audio
Campaigners call on PNG govt to act on destructive logging
Civil society groups wanting to see an end to destructive logging practices by foreign companies in Papua New Guinea, say these companies are being given forest clearance authorities and then misusing… Audio
Large scale logging continues in PNG despite Govt opposition
A Papua New Guinea advocacy group, Act Now! and Jubilee Australia says Forest Clearance Authorities granted in PNG, are being abused. Audio
Businesses near closed PNG mine desperate for help to stay alive
Businesses in Porgera town, adjacent to the soon to be re-opened Porgera Mine, are pleading for financial help from the Papua New Guinea government. Audio
