Papua New Guinea
Senior journalist at PNG's EMTV sacked
Sincha Dimara, the news and current affairs manager at EMTV in Papua New Guinea, has been sacked after weeks of being suspended.
PNG broadcaster sacks core news staff ahead of an election
Papua New Guinea's largest broadcaster sacks core news staff just months out from a National election. Audio
Gender balance in Pacific parlts relying on community leadership
An academic says more grassroots leadership programmes in the Pacific should lead to more political representation by women.
Bougainville leader details what he wants in constitution
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says the autonomous Papua New Guinea region needs a strong constitution guaranteeing the civil rights of the people.
Deal to re-open Bougainville's Panguna mine, momentous
Last week the Bougainville Government announced an agreement had been reached with Panguna landowners to re-open the island's controversial Gold and Copper mine.
Call for reform in Papua New Guinea forestry sector
The Papua New Guinea government is being urged to implement reforms in the country's forestry sector. Audio