Papua New Guinea
Bishops and UNHCR plea with Australia on refugees' behalf
The Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea, along with the United Nations, is urging the Australian government to allow asylum seekers into the country to settle.
Delta variant confirmed in PNG
Papua New Guinea authorities have confirmed that a positive Covid-19 case with the Delta variant has been detected in country.
Change in mindset need to overcome PNG sorcery accusations
A Papua New Guinea bishop says unscrupulous individuals, seeking money, are driving a surge in sorcery accusations. Audio
'Economic bubble' idea floated as PNG and NZ sign partnership
The prime ministers of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have signed an agreement to build a more collaborative connection.
EU helping upskill PNG fisheries officers
The European Union is helping fund a Papua New Guinea's National Fisheries Authority programme to upskill government fisheries officers.
Carmel Budiardjo, human rights campaigner, dies
A leading British human rights advocate and former political prisoner in Indonesia, Carmel Budiardjo, has died aged 96. Audio
Covid-19 being seen in PNG as just another disease
The Covid-19 pandemic is regarded differently in Papua New Guinea compared to many other countries. While community transmission is at a level that triggers emergencies overseas, PNG health… Audio
2027 target date for Bougainville independence
Bougainville's leaders have accepted a deadline of no later than 2027 to gain independence from Papua New Guinea
PNG opens vaccine rollout to 18-yr-olds
Papua New Guinea has opened its vaccine programme to anyone over 18 years old as it tries to overcome high levels of hesitancy.
