Papua New Guinea
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Bougainville and PNG leaders to meet in Wabag, Lavulavu attempted bribery in Tonga court case and new Cook Islands police chief settles in
Transparency calls for action on UBS commission findings
The watchdog group, Transparency International Papua New Guinea, says the findings from the current commission of inquiry into the controversial UBS loan must be acted on. Audio
In brief: news from around the Pacific
The Solomon Islands receive a $6m support package, a political figure says Bougainville's main hospital is not fit for purpose, Samoan workers will receive a payout, and a flight has been turned away…
Days for Girls: Changing attitudes to periods in PNG
An alternative to expensive and harmful to the environment period products is being offered for free to young women in Papua New Guinea.
Japan and World Bank pledge ongoing support to PNG
As it struggles with Covid-19, Papua New Guinea has been promised more financial and infrastructural help from Japan and the World Bank
Japan and World Bank pledge ongoing support to PNG
As it struggles with Covid-19, Papua New Guinea has been promised more financial and infrastructural help from Japan and the World Bank
Pacific briefs for June 29th
Nine more covid infections in French Polynesia; Australian refugees into 12th day of hunger strike; Wallisian group in New Caledonia ready to opt for independence; CNMI set for South Korea travel…
PNG and Fiji Covid-19 situation 'grim' - New Zealand health expert
A leading epidemiologist in New Zealand says he's concerned for the region with countries such as Papua New Guinea and Fiji going backwards in their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Too hot to handle: PNG's Maseratis pass to diplomats
Controversial Maseratis bought by PNG for the 2018 APEC summit will be allocated to the country's overseas missions.
Watchdog says PNG Govt will be on notice over UBS inquiry findings
Transparency International Papua New Guinea, says findings from a commission of inquiry into the controversial UBS loan must be acted on.
Fears of Covid-19 'time-bomb' of sorcery accusations, violence
When a young boy died suddenly in Tatape Village in Papua New Guinea's highlands, his relatives said dark forces were at work.
Fears of Covid-19 'time-bomb' of sorcery accusations, violence in PNG
Unexplained deaths spark sorcery claims, torture and murder, as fears build of a Covid-19 'time bomb' in Papua New Guinea.
