Gary Juffa
How can PNG govt be held to account with few opposition MPs
How can PNG govt be held to account with few opposition MPs in parliament. Audio
PNG approves vaccine as it struggles to contain Covid-19
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the country. It can't come soon enough for a country struggling to contain the spread of the virus. Audio
Oro governor seeks better histroical record of PNG volcano
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's Oro province, Gary Juffa, wants to establish a better record of the Mt Lamington volcano disaster, and for the geographical fetaure to revert to its indigenous name.
…PNG makes pitch to Bougainville after independence vote
Papua New Guinea's government has made a strong pitch of commitment to Bougainville's future following the autonomous region's historic independence vote. Audio
New PNG PM prepares for major challenge
Papua New Guinea's new prime minister James Marape says he's under no illusions about the enormity of his task. Describing his election as a transition of the leadership torch to a younger generation… Audio
Dispense with the Asia-Pacific tag, says Juffa
A member of Papua New Guinea's parliament says the Pacific Islands should not be lumped in with Asia as a region. Gary Juffa, the Governor of Oro province, says the Pacific should be considered as a… Audio
PNG's West Papua policy under pressure
The Free West Papua Movement, or OPM, has called for international action on the conflict in Indonesian-ruled Papua at a rare press conference in neighbouring Papua New Guinea. At this event, they… Audio
Calls for the reinstatement of PNG journalist
The government backed suspension of a prominent Papua New Guinea broadcast journalist has led to condemnation throughout the country. Audio
Call for PNG govt to disclose cost of APEC for taxpayers
A Papua New Guinea MP says the government must table a detailed report on how much public money was spent on hosting APEC, and on what items. Audio
PNG governor takes on corrupt loggers
A Papua New Guinea governor who took matters into his own hands to clear an illegal logging operation says others need to do the same. Audio
Pacific voices call for more say on climate change mitigation
Pacific people at a New Zealand climate summit call for more influence on global issues that affect the region's rapidly changing climate. Audio
Pangu Parti moves to join PNG Government
Papua New Guinea politics is in shock after the move by a main opposition party to join government. The Bulolo MP Sam Basil and the bulk of his Pangu Pati have confirmed they are joining the People's… Audio
Lobbying reaches fever pitch among PNG's MPs-elect
The People's National Congress party of Peter O'Neill claims to have formed a coalition to be the next government of Papua New Guinea. But the announcement has been described as a marketing ploy in… Audio
Questions over new tax rate for PNG log exports
Questions have been raised over the PNG government's commitment to holding the logging industry to account after log exports tax hike. Audio
District payments flow as PNG govt prepares for confidence vote
Papua New Guinea's government has ordered payments of 900 thousand US dollars to each government MP ahead of tomorrow's vote of no-confidence against the prime minister. The funds are to be provided… Audio
PNG collective public grievances directed towards PM
As he prepares to face a motion of no-confidence vote in parliament this Friday, pressure continues to build on Papua New Guinea's prime minister Peter O'Neill to stand down. Audio
Unitech death signals rising tensions at PNG universities
A student was killed at Lae's University of Technology at the weekend in a sign that tensions at Papua New Guinea's universities have spiralled out of control. Audio
PNG capital remains tense after a day of unrest
The situation in Papua New Guinea's capital remains tense after a day of unrest when police opened fire on students at the University of PNG. Audio
Jury still out on whether seabed mining is good for Pacific
The Pacific Community says it is still not clear whether the potential economic benefits of sea bed mining will outweigh the negative effects on the environment and on local livelihoods. Audio
PNG could see US$80m benefits from seabed mining
A new report says seabed mining could see Papua New Guinea reap economic benefits of 80 million US dollars over two years. Audio