The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

New Poisonous Bird Species Discovered In Papua New Guinea’s Jungles

Danish researchers brave dangers to study toxic birds carrying powerful neurotoxin similar to deadly dart frogs.

Zenger · Jul 21, 2023

Morrison government struck secret deal to pay PNG to take refugees and asylum seekers

Exclusive: Australian government is refusing to say how much it is giving Papua New Guinea under the agreement

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023

The Harvard and Papua New Guinea interstellar meteor row

The removal of fragments from a possible interstellar meteor has sparked a row between scientists from Harvard and Papua New Guinean authorities.

The Week · Jul 10, 2023

Oceans need collaborative effort

As we mark the World Ocean Day 2023 this week, we should take a moment to consider the work that still needs to be done. From marine pollution and climate change to unsustainable practices and declining populations of endangered species, the challenges we face are immense. In the Arafura and…

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Vanuatu says security deal with Australia to be ratified later this year

The Pacific Islands nation of Vanuatu said on Tuesday a security treaty with Australia would be put to parliament before the end of 2023, as concerns over China in the region saw neighbouring Papua New Guinea delay signing another such treaty.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2023

Bank of China chairman visits Papua New Guinea amid Sino-US strategic rivalry

Bank of China chairman Ge Haijiao has travelled to Papua New Guinea (PNG) as the world's fourth-largest bank seeks an operating licence in the Pacific Islands nation, which is seeking to boost China trade while expanding U.S. defence ties.

Reuters · Jun 2, 2023

Papua New Guinea says security treaty with Australia has been delayed over certain provisions

Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape says a proposed security treaty with Australia has been delayed a week after the strategically important South Pacific Island nation signed a new security pact with the United states that sparked protests

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Case continues against five men accused of flying 52kg of methamphetamine from PNG into Australia

Five men stand accused of orchestrating a clandestine flight from Papua New Guinea to Australia with more than 52 kilograms of methamphetamine on board.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Delay in security treaty with Australia as PNG consults 'domestic processes'

Papua New Guinea said a proposed security treaty with neighbour Australia would be delayed as it consults "domestic processes", a week after signing a defence agreement with the United States that sparked student protests.

Reuters · May 30, 2023

The US signs a military deal with Papua New Guinea – here's what both countries have to gain from the agreement

The United States announced a new military agreement with Papua New Guinea, the most populous Pacific island country, on May 22, 2023.

The Conversation · May 26, 2023