PNG stories with context.
Culture, policy, and lived experience — beyond headlines.
PNG stories with context.
Culture, policy, and lived experience — beyond headlines.
Prime Minister, James Marape, arrived Sunday in Suva, Fiji, to participate in the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit. This summit, chaired by Fiji this year, is a critical forum for Melanesian nations and the FLNKS (Kanak and Socialist […]
Ever heard of a business built on passion, persistence, and a whole lot of delicious barbecue? Let us introduce you to Richard Mark and his sensational Port Moresby food venture, Abus na Kumu. It’s a true local success story, but […]
Alright, my culinary apprentice! Let’s get straight to the good stuff. You want Adobo that’s not just food but a flavor fiesta? You got it! We’re making Chicken and Pork Adobo, the ultimate power couple of Filipino cuisine. Forget those […]
Tuvalu, a tiny dot in the vast South Pacific, faces a unique challenge. With a population of just under 10,000 spread across a mere 26 square kilometres, its geographic isolation and modest size naturally limit traditional avenues for growth. Yet, […]
Courage, Discipline, and Faith. These are powerful words, even more so when practiced, and they can truly save a life. Seventy years ago, this was undeniably true for a group of young men from Morobe Province. They volunteered as drivers […]
If we look back to 1973, as Papua New Guinea prepared for independence, a powerful set of ideals was laid out: the National Goals and Directive Principles. At their core was a bold vision: Integral Human Development. What Does ‘Integral […]
A continuous road now connects Alotau in Milne Bay Province to the capital, Port Moresby, marking a first in Papua New Guinea’s history. This new link is anticipated to transform one of the nation’s most remote areas, fostering economic development […]
Priscilla Waikaidi asks important questions after a child dies in a armed robbery in Milne Bay Yet another heart-wrenching story for me to write this week: that of a mother and son who had set out last weekend from their […]
WARNING: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing. Dr Raymond Kipakapu’s first encounter with a survivor of sorcery accusation related violence (SARV) was a profound challenge, not just medically, but personally. Fresh out of medical school, he […]
It’s a plant that can build your house, fuel your body, and clothe you. It’s also a plant that looks almost exactly like its notorious cousin, marijuana. This is the heart of a complex puzzle facing Papua New Guinea right […]
