Papua New Guinea was heavily involved in World War ... There are even several species endemic to the island itself. As idyllic and beautiful as the gardens are, there is another thing to keep ...

"No doubt our prison is the most beautiful prison in the world." Omid is not exaggerating. Manus Island, in Papua New Guinea (PNG), is small and rugged, covered in thick jungle, and the coastline ...

Papua New Guinea’s large mineral deposits and oil and gas have attracted mining companies from around the world, and law ...

On Thursday 13 March 2025, for the first time in 50 years of independence a female member of Parliament, Honourable Francesca ...

Life was beautiful and calm ... Belief in sorcery and witchcraft is common throughout Papua New Guinea. Amnesty International cites media reports stating that 50 people accused of sorcery were ...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is richly endowed with natural resources, but exploitation has been hampered by rugged terrain, land tenure issues, and the high cost of developing infrastructure. The ...

Papua New Guinea has blocked access to Facebook in what authorities call a "test" to limit hate speech, misinformation and pornography. The sudden ban, which started on Monday, has drawn criticism ...

Papua New Guinea hosts some 11,800 asylum seekers and refugees. Around 100 people were transferred there under PNG’s former regional processing arrangement with Australia, most from Indonesia. UNHCR ...