Papua New Guinea
PNG PM condemns shooting of returning officer
The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has condemned the shooting of the returning officer for the Kompiam-Ambum constituency in Enga Province.
Canberra called on to rein in mining companies eyeing Bougainville
An advocacy group says as international mining companies eye starting operations in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, Canberra must take action.
Campaigns underway for Papua New Guinea elections
Candidates are still being nominated for the Papua New Guinea national elections, with that process due to end later on Thursday. Audio
Equity for women and children driving PNG's Somare-Brash
A female candidate in the Papua New Guinea elections believes it is more important than ever that PNG has women MPs in Parliament.
News in Brief from around the Pacific Saturday 21st May
Four more positive Covid cases were reported in Kiribati; Tonga eases restrictions further; 331 new cases in Samoa and more PNG rugby league players getting NRL exposure
Charges coming over Sam Basil car crash - Police Commissioner
The man driving the car which collided with the vehicle carrying the late Papua New Guinea deputy prime minister, Sam Basil, is likely to face charges of dangerous driving.
State funeral for PNG deputy PM today
A state funeral for the late Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil will be held at the Sir John Guise indoor complex in Port Moresby today.
