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PNG confirms another Covid-19 case
Papua New Guinea's confirmed cases of Covid-19 has reached 532 after a new case was reported in the National Capital District.
Ishmael Toroama declared president-elect of Bougainville
Ishmael Toroama has been declared the president-elect in Bougainville following an election process that began in the autonomous PNG region six weeks ago.
Toroama extends lead in Bougainville presidency race
The former rebel militant commander Ishmael Toroama has extended his lead after the 18th elimination in the Bougainville presidential vote count.
Bougainville presidential count done - now for preference eliminations
The last of the Bougainville presidential votes have been counted but electoral officials still have days of work ahead of them before the winner can be announced.
PNG MP shines light on rural electrification project
A Papua New Guinea MP is staying upbeat about the prospects for a New Zealand-funded electrification project despite setbacks due to covid-19.
Covid cases continue to climb in PNG's Western province
The number of covid-19 cases in Papua New Guinea's Western province continues to climb.
Sport: PNG netball pinning future on local clubs
Covid-19 has caused a major blow to Netball in Papua New Guinea after losing their hopes to qualify for the 2021 World Youth Cup coupled with the cancellation of all national tournaments for the…
Call for all in PNG to help overcome sanguma accusations
Campaigners trying to stop sanguma, or sorcery, related violence in Papua New Guinea say it's everyone's responsibility. Audio
PNG accident body issues report on crashed cessna at centre of bust
Papua New Guinea's Accident Investigation Commission has released a preliminary reports into a light airplane crash at the centre of a major drug bust.
PNG citizens urged to take responsibility for protecting their community
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's capital is urging all residents to take responsibility for protecting their community from Covid-19.
PNG arms defence force with PPE as covid cases hit over 200
Four thousand boxes of facemasks and hand sanitisers have been issued to the PNG Defence Force as the country wrestles with growing rates of Covid-19.
ADB loans US$31 million to PNG for roads
The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$31 million loan to expand and improve the road network in PNG.
Over 200 Covid-19 cases in PNG now
Papua New Guinea has confirmed 26 more Covid-19 cases, bringing the total cases in the country to 214.
Bougainville gets first Covid case; PNG imposes travel restrictions
Domestic travel restrictions have been imposed in Papua New Guinea as Covid-19 spreads across the country's provinces - including the first case confirmed in Bougainville.
Aim to give a voice to the voiceless over PNG sorcery violence
Using sorcery as an excuse for violence is a crime against humanity, according to the Bishop of Mendi in Papua New Guinea, Donald Lippert. Audio
PNG cricketers take World Cup postponement in their stride
Papua New Guinea's top cricketers are already turning their focus to a possible World Cup debut in India.
Cluster of Covid-19 cases at PNG's main hospital
A new cluster of Covid-19 cases has emerged at Papua New Guinea's main hospital in Port Moresby, doubling the country's total number of cases so far in just a week. Audio
New Covid-19 case recorded in PNG
Papua New Guinea has confirmed its 16th case of Covid-19 amid concerns of an outbreak at the country's main laboratory.
Regulations of ICAC must reflect spirit of bill: TI PNG
Transparency International Papua New Guinea has told MPs that regulations are needed to guide a new Independent Commission Against Corruption.
PNG PM advises men to walk away rather than resort to violence
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has spoken out again against Gender-Based Violence, as well as Family and Sexual Violence.
