The Latest Breaking News from Papua New Guinea

Australia funding vaccines after polio find in PNG

Two healthy children in the Papua New Guinea city of Lae have been diagnosed with polio, prompting an emergency vaccination campaign.

AAP · May 21, 2025

The re-emergence of polio in Papua New Guinea shows global eradication remains elusive

Last week the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

The Conversation · May 19, 2025

Polio outbreak declared in Papua New Guinea, spurring preparation for vaccination campaign

The situation is “serious but manageable,” the country’s top health official said.

Euronews · May 16, 2025

India Appoints New Envoys to Malawi and Papua New Guinea

The Indian government has announced two key diplomatic appointments: Amararam Gujjar and Rajeev Kumar as the next High Commissioner of India. Read more on Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Apr 15, 2025

PNG PM Marape triumphant over no-confidence vote

Prime Minister James Marape has survived a no-confidence vote in Papua New Guinea's parliament, with three quarters of MPs backing his leadership.

AAP · Apr 15, 2025

Concerns over unprecedented PNG Facebook block

Opposition politicians, academics and the media council have voiced alarm over the Papua New Guinea government's move to block Facebook.

AAP · Apr 14, 2025

Papua New Guinea Lifts Ban On Forest Carbon Credits

Papua New Guinea will "immediately" lift a ban on forest carbon credit schemes, the Pacific nation's climate minister told AFP on Thursday, opening up its vast wilderness to offset global emissions.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025

Economic growth to moderate in the Pacific: report

Fresh economic forecasts for the Pacific show the blue continent can expect moderating growth in the next two years.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

PNG Prime Minister Marape set for no-confidence motion

The leadership of James Marape will be tested in parliament next week when Papua New Guinea MPs debate a vote of no confidence.

AAP · Apr 8, 2025

Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake

The shallow quake was centred offshore, 120 miles from island of New Britain

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025