27 Jul 2022 PNG’s election a violent event Maholopa Laveil Bitter experience should have been a warning that elections need to be properly planned and administered.
27 Jun 2022 Pacific labour mobility and the existential threat of climate change Peter Hooton Australia needs to walk the walk on emissions, migration targets and resettlements to make itself a good neighbour.
27 Jun 2022 This year’s Pacific elections marginalise and isolate too many Mere Nailatikau As 2022 national polls unfold, it is evident that a global decline in democracy is disadvantaging the most vulnerable.
7 Jun 2022 PNG’s elections: dangers that lie on social media Caitlyn McKenzie , Ben Connable Facebook has a major reach in PNG, making the sheer volume of suspicious and inauthentic content online a big concern.
25 May 2022 PNG’s new health plan: “Leaving no one behind is everybody’s business” Kylie McKenna , Di Brown , Michele Rumsey A homegrown effort to empower healthy communities will still benefit from sustained international engagement.
23 May 2022 PNG and the Solomon Islands-China security agreement Patrick Kaiku While respecting Solomon Islands sovereignty, regional solutions to regional problems are not yet fully exhausted.
10 May 2022 Where are the women? The challenge facing the next PNG parliament Teddy Winn A country ranking among the world’s lowest for political participation by women has enormous social bias to overcome.
19 Apr 2022 With elections looming, PNG rushed to create seven new districts Michael Kabuni While the opposition worries about gerrymandering, the flaws in the decision are more about the population count.
28 Mar 2022 PNG’s 2022 election takes shape Maholopa Laveil Parochial issues tend to dominate voter choices. But a pandemic and economy stress could make for restless elections.
23 Mar 2022 Pacific nations send a message on Ukraine – and great power rivalries Patrick Kaiku Pacific states are watching Ukraine because their sovereignty and territorial integrity can also easily be violated.
27 Jan 2022 Bitcoin vs the IMF, and other great expectations Greg Earl A roundup of recent economic events foreshadows a year of flux and reinvention, from Europe to the Pacific.
12 Jan 2022 The power of mercy and the death penalty in PNG Moses Sakai The country’s capital punishment laws need a reset, but there are better alternatives than clemency.
22 Dec 2021 Showcasing PNG, beyond expos and summits Patrick Kaiku , Russel Kitau A lack of strategic diplomacy and targeted foreign policy are selling the country’s immense potential short.
9 Dec 2021 The dual roles of PNG politicians, and why they fail at both Michael Kabuni By focusing on service delivery closer to home, MPs are neglecting their mandated role as national lawmakers.
19 Nov 2021 Bougainville independence: recalling promises of international help Kylie McKenna , Emelda Ariku The pandemic has blown the referendum result off front pages – but that doesn’t make the challenge any easier.
3 Nov 2021 Politics and Covid-19 funds in Papua New Guinea Michael Kabuni Putting the money in the hands of MPs could mean it will never be known just how the funds were used.
26 Oct 2021 Overcoming community resistance to vaccination in Papua New Guinea Mihai Sora Increasing public demand for vaccines is the key to improving the country’s economic prospects and public safety.
18 Oct 2021 Supreme Court and parliamentary politics in PNG Michael Kabuni A recent ruling on a vote of no confidence challenge may see the next government complete a term in parliament.
7 Oct 2021 Maseratis in PNG: stuck in reverse Leanne Jorari It’s hard not to feel flabbergasted by what was a breakdown in decision-making.
7 Oct 2021 Pacific Step-Up needs a Covid-era reboot Edward Cavanough Australia must bolster its vaccine assistance with practical fixes, starting with energy and cold-storage solutions.
5 Oct 2021 An aid to innovation in PNG’s informal economy Elizabeth Kopel Foreign donors can support the emergence of sustainable enterprises and unlock a growth windfall for the nation.
15 Sep 2021 The future is female in PNG Leanne Jorari In 46 years of independence, only seven women have been elected to Papua New Guinea’s parliament. Can the tide turn?
20 Aug 2021 As Delta looms, PNG’s vaccine rollout challenges mount Ishani Kaluthotage Getting the jab where it is needed is only part of the problem. Making sure people understand the urgency is another.
3 Aug 2021 Keeping PNG connected by investing in radio Shane McLeod Australia could quickly make a critical – and relatively cheap – neighbourly investment in democracy.
2 Aug 2021 How many times? Reckoning with gender-based violence in PNG Leanne Jorari Urgent action is needed to end PNG’s poor record as the most dangerous country in the region for women and girls.
18 Jun 2021 Bougainville independence: Pressure for PNG agreement builds Anthony Regan Setting goals for independence by 2025, UN membership and a sustainable economy signal Bougainville’s resolve.
11 Jun 2021 PNG: What to expect in the 2022 elections? Maholopa Laveil A by-election this month reveals stubborn challenges the country faces ahead of the national ballot next year.
8 Jun 2021 Samoa’s constitutional crisis and the dangers that have gone before Anthony Regan Leadership turmoil in Samoa bears striking similarities to a stand-off in Papua New Guinea barely a decade earlier.
25 May 2021 PNG can’t turn a blind eye to the conflict next door Leanne Jorari As popular support for West Papua grows more vocal, PNG officials walk a diplomatic tightrope.
28 Apr 2021 Power politics lies behind how new countries are born – or not Gordon Peake History shows a resounding referendum – like recently in Bougainville – is not alone in deciding future independence.
20 Apr 2021 Accountability is the path to better governance in PNG Justice Gua A more inclusive environment and more responsive public-service initiatives will lessen the citizen-state divide.
1 Apr 2021 Why not try? What a Papua New Guinean team could bring to the NRL Leanne Jorari Covid-19 has sapped PNG of excitement. But in the years to come, people’s love of footy offers a common rally point.
11 Mar 2021 When will PNG establish a National Human Rights Commission? Moses Sakai Papua New Guinea has launched a commission to fight corruption. Now it needs to do the same to protect human rights.
5 Mar 2021 Vaccine hesitancy and the risks in rural Papua New Guinea Mikaela Seymour Another vaccine drive could cause resentment among those who feel they don’t need it because “they are not sick”.
1 Mar 2021 Farewell, Grand Chief Ian Kemish A unifier, Michael Somare always had Papua New Guinea’s independence in mind in dealing with Australia, or any nation.
9 Feb 2021 PNG: Mistaking massacres for tradition Leanne Jorari Tribal violence has spiralled into outright warfare, beyond the ability of law enforcement to deal with it.
16 Dec 2020 Frenemies forever? PNG’s prime minister sees off a challenge Jonathan Pryke , Shane McLeod It’ll be a merrier Christmas for James Marape, but a politically fractious new year looms.
11 Dec 2020 PNG and the politics of the death penalty Moses Sakai Why have a costly public consultation when it’s already abundantly clear capital punishment has little support?
2 Dec 2020 A false start for PNG-Bougainville consultations Gordon Peake The post-referendum process stalled after a delegation arrived in Port Moresby, only to have the meeting cancelled.
24 Nov 2020 PNG budget: Pluses and minuses Maholopa Laveil , Dek Joe Sum A spending surge aims to steer the economy out of crisis, but high debt and heavy interest pose another risk.
16 Nov 2020 Reality bites: Budget, personalities and politics put Marape on notice Shane McLeod PNG’s prime minister must face down a no-confidence motion everyone knew was coming yet still caused a surprise.
6 Oct 2020 PNG electrification: Spend on solar to help meet targets Shane McLeod Big power projects need to be pursued, but money for household solar would help PNG meet its 2030 goal more quickly.
24 Sep 2020 Bougainville: A new captain at the helm Leanne Jorari Ex-combatant Ishmael Toroama hopes to reward people’s patience and finally steer the island to independence.
18 Sep 2020 Book Review: Where borders aren’t always badlands Shane McLeod People-to-people connections that stretch across tens of thousands of years don’t stop when lines are drawn on a map.
7 Aug 2020 A Chinese-built airport next door to a key Australia-US naval base? Thomas Shugart Manus Island is a vital strategic location. Why is a Chinese company being paid to upgrade its airfield?
6 Aug 2020 For all Marape’s achievements in PNG, the biggest challenges await Bal Kama Unity and bipartisanship will be tested by a raft of growing health, social, economic and foreign policy challenges.
4 Aug 2020 Covid and crime: Twin tests for Papua New Guinea Shane McLeod An audacious drug smuggling attempt and a coronavirus outbreak put pressure on PNG’s police chief.
8 Jul 2020 Consulting on Bougainville’s future: The what, who, how and when Gordon Peake Making progress after the overwhelming independence ballot is as much a question of bureaucratic mechanics as politics.
25 Jun 2020 A crowded house on the Bougainville ballot Shane McLeod With independence negotiations looming, hundreds of candidates are running for house seats, and 25 for president.
22 Jun 2020 Debt threatens Digicel’s Pacific dominance Shane McLeod The sprawling telecoms provider is deep in the red, and it might be the company’s PNG profits that help bail it out.