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March 17, 2021
Papua New Guinea Faces Rising COVID-19 Cases
By Joshua Mcdonald
The Pacific Island nation is on the brink of disaster, regional health experts warn.
March 17, 2021
Amid Outbreak, Australia Donates 8,000 COVID-19 Shots to PNG
By Sebastian Strangio
The donation serves immediate needs, but also dovetails with Australia broader program of engagement with the Pacific.
February 26, 2021
Michael Somare, Papua New Guinea’s First Prime Minister, Dies
By Associated Press
After leading Papua New Guinea to its independence, Somare served four terms as the nation's prime minister.
July 01, 2020
Bougainville Prepares for Presidential Election
By Grant Wyeth
After a pandemic delay, the election is set to take place from August 12 to September 1.
January 21, 2020
Human Rights Stagnate Under New Leadership in Papua New Guinea
By Joshua Mcdonald
Human rights continue to falter as the government claims to be writing a “new book” of prosperity for all citizens.
September 25, 2018
Australia and Papua New Guinea Close in on Manus Island Base Deal
By Grant Wyeth
What would a permanent Australian naval presence at Lombrum on Manus Island mean for the Pacific?
July 17, 2018
Pacific Island Solidarity: Papua New Guinea and Fiji
By Grant Wyeth
The PNG prime minister used his time in Fiji to reiterate that both countries have an essential role in providing regional leadership.
August 11, 2017
Big Men, No Women: Politics in Papua New Guinea
By Grant Wyeth
PNG’s loose party politics leads to perpetual government by a series of unstable coalitions.
February 05, 2013
Papua New Guinea: Riding the Resource Boom
While the economic future of PNG looks bright, political stability is essential with a careful long term view.
August 06, 2012
Papua New Guinea Selects New Prime Minister
After months of political bickering and a constitutional crisis, PNG has a new PM.
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