A referendum in Niue has supported two bills for name changes only. Niue's government has announced the official results of a referendum to make changes…
Establishing ties with the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) will be the priority for the Autonomous Government of Bougainville’s (ABG) newly created “external relations” office, as…
Businesses in Papua New Guinea remain optimistic about the future despite facing challenges in running their operations, Ashurst PNG incoming managing partner Tureia Sample said.…
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Bismarck Sea off Vokeo Island in East Sepik province at around 11:03 AM on September 5. The quake…
The high cost of living experienced in the country is mostly driven by imported inflation, the Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) said. Commissioner and…
Former finance minister Rainbo Paita on September 4 was named as the alternative prime minister candidate ahead of a motion of no confidence filed by…
Pope Francis warned on September 5 against religion being used to stoke conflicts, in a declaration signed with a top Indonesian imam before he held…
Hundreds of indigenous Papuans staged protests on September 5 and 6 to highlight ongoing violence and displacement in the conflict-torn Papua region as Pope Francis…
West Java has declared an emergency status for drought in 12 municipalities in the province due to the prolonged dry season. The affected regions comprise…
The construction of Bali’s first ever urban underground light rail transit (LRT) began on September 4. A ground breaking ceremony for the $10.8 billion (Rp167…
