PNG stories with context.
Culture, policy, and lived experience — beyond headlines.
PNG stories with context.
Culture, policy, and lived experience — beyond headlines.
Senior public servants and members of community based organizations have highlighted the need for greater transparency at the lower government levels saying political influence is a major contributing factor to the opacity. Over two days in Lae, community input was […]
Civil society organizations attending an Open Government Partnership consultation in Lae have highlighted the need for active participation in ensuring transparency especially as we approach the 50th year as an independent nation. For many, empowering citizens to demand accountability is […]
Papua New Guinea’s declaration of a National HIV crisis is more than a policy announcement. It is a recognition of a dangerous resurgence of infections and a warning that the country’s already-strained systems are about to come under even greater […]
The PNG government has just declared a National HIV Crisis because the numbers have risen alarmingly. We’re talking about a sharp increase in HIV cases since 2010, with roughly 30 new infections happening every single day in 2024, totaling about […]
Angela Apa, who heads an organization called Kup Women for Peace (KWP), spearheads a powerful movement for change in Papua New Guinea’s Simbu Province. For 25 years, this women-led organization has been a beacon of hope, working tirelessly to address […]
How you are reading this sentence — whether from a social media link or directly on a news website — may determine how much you trust it. According to an annual global study of news habits, it is most likely […]
The Papua New Guinea Highlands, a region celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, is increasingly overshadowed by the escalating threat of small arms violence. This isn’t the tribal warfare of old, fought with bows and arrows under unwritten rules. This […]
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 […]
