Papua New Guinea
Plea for UN intervention over illegal PNG logging
A United Nations Committee is being urged to act on human rights violations committed by illegal loggers in Papua New Guinea.
Enga landslide survivors accuse PNG govt of stalling recovery efforts
More than a year since the landslide at Mulitaka in PNG's Enga Province left hundreds dead, many survivors are frustrated with authorities over the state of recovery.
Main hospital in Madang on the brink of collapse, warns manager
Workers at Modillon Hospital in Madang say there is severe mismanagement, a lack of funding, and unsafe working conditions.
NBC moves to reintroduce shortwave radio for nationwide coverage
It is the national broadcaster's response to the government's goal of reaching 100 percent of the population - across "rugged mountains and scattered islands" - by 2030.
Five schoolgirls and health worker still held after armed abduction
The perpetrators, who abducted the victims from the Middle Fly District in Western Province on 12 May, are demanding US$132,000 in ransom for their release.
PNG govt on track to remove GST on 13 essential items
Prime Minister James Marape has commended the Internal Revenue Commission for its efficiency in implementing government policy.
Report highlights widespread abuse of logging permits in PNG
The community advocacy organisation ACT NOW is calling for action on illegal logging in the country.
PNG polio outbreak 'no cause for panic' - expert
Earlier this week, the World Health Organisation declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea calling for an immediate vaccination campaign. Audio
PNG govt activates polio response as WHO declares outbreak
PNG govt activates polio response as WHO declares outbreak. Audio
Vaccination appeal after polio outbreak declared in PNG
Health Minister Elias Kapavore described the situation as "serious but manageable". Audio
Landowner groups shut down oil mill in East New Britain
Pomio Oil Palm Growers Association chair Mata Akun said the mill will remain shut until the growers get a favorable response from the company.
'Our country must be able to perform kidney transplants'
Health Minister Elias Kapavore praised the first-ever kidney transplant in Port Moresby this week, saying patients can now access treatment affordably and within the country.
PNG media council accusses PM of media suppression
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea has called on Prime Minister James Marape to stop Telikom PNG silencing and suppressing media personnel. Audio
Stop Telikom PNG silencing journalists, Media Council appeals to Marape
This follows reports that the government-owned company sacked radio talkback host Culligan Tanda (pictured) after he featured an opposition MP on his show.
Polio outbreak confirmed in PNG, says WHO
Polio is a highly infectious viral disease that mainly affects children under the age of five.
'No magic bullets': Can the PNG public and the police learn to get along?
A police commander lamented recently that the public no longer respects police officers, who face an increasingly tough environment, are underpowered and unappreciated.
