Papua New Guinea
'Higher incomes and more jobs': PNG's Treasurer announces US$7b budget
Papua New Guinea Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey has presented his new budget, promising to facilitate growth to record levels.
PNG environmentalist very happy with new marine reserve
Papua New Guinea has announced the establishment of two new marine protected areas (MPA) off the east coast of New Ireland Province.
Thousands evacuated in Papua New Guinea after Mt Ulawun erupts
An estimated 13,000 people have been evacuated since Mt Ulawun in West New Britain in Papua New Guinea began erupting on Monday night.
Concerns for violence grow in Enga as four dead in Lagaip by-election
Four people have died in violence during a by-election in Lagaip electorate in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province which is due to be completed today.
Eviction fear: PNG govt put on notice to pay up ‘outstanding fees' for Manus Island refugees
A group of refugees stranded in Papua New Guinea have been told that they will lose all services on Wednesday next week. Audio
Pacific Games 2023: PNG govt urged to release funding promised to athletes
Papua New Guinea's government has come under fire for not delivering on its financial promise to Team PNG to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara starting on Sunday.
PNG govt trying to settle outstanding UN membership fees
The Papua New Guinea government has paid the debt it owed in outstanding rentals for its offices at the United Nations in New York.
PNG churches not keen to take on more govt services
PNG churches not keen to take on more govt services - commentator. Audio
PNG churches not interested in taking over ‘entire government functions' - commentator
The government is abrogating its responsibility by asking the country's churches to provide more critical social services, a Papua New Guinea think tank says.
'An open secret': Papua New Guinea's gun problem 'difficult' to solve, journalist says
A key problem for Papua New Guinea police in getting on top of illegal gun imports is finding the evidence linking to the sponsors of the trade. Audio
HIV infections increase by 91% in three years in Papua New Guinea - non-profit
Papua New Guinea is experiencing an exponential surge in HIV infections, a health advocate in the country says. Audio
Churches to receive money from PNG state companies
The government of Papua New Guinea is committing to pay ten percent of the earnings from two major state companies to the churches of PNG.
Hungary's president visits Papua New Guinea
The President of Hungary Katalin Novak will arrive in Port Moresby for a State visit on Wednesday.