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Published on 03:58 GMT

Polio outbreak confirmed in Papua New Guinea, World Health Organization says

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern and says neighbouring countries are at risk as it declares an outbreak of polio virus in Papua New Guinea. Community transmission of the virus was confirmed in the city of Lae, after a …

Source: Talanoa 'O Tonga - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

'No magic bullets': Can the Papua New Guinea public and the police learn to get along?

The public no longer respects the police as they did, according to a PNG police commander. Photo: AFP/RNZ Pacific In recent weeks, RNZ Pacific has been looking at the issues confronting policing in Papua New Guinea. There have long been issues of …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on 04:33 GMT

Papua New Guinea must look deeper at alarming suppression of journalists

A prominent radio host was suspended and subsequently terminated from work after he interviewed an opposition leader. This statement was originally published on pacificfreedomforum.com on 15 May 2025. Pacific Article 19 watchdog, the Pacific Freedom Forum …

Source: IFEX - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Protecting local communities against involuntary displacement in Guinea: a lack of political will?

A country rich in natural resources, Guinea is witnessing numerous large-scale investment projects designed to exploit these resources, notably mining bauxite in the northwest corridor, gold in the northeast and iron at Mount Simandou in the southeast. …

Source: International Institute for Environment & Development (IIED) - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

Guinea revokes 46 mining licences, signalling stricter oversight of major operators

Guinea has revoked the licences of 46 mining companies operating in the country, a government source told Reuters on Thursday, in what some analysts see as a warning shot to larger operators in the world’s second-largest bauxite producer. The move comes …

Source: Skillings Mining Review - Florida - Pending
Published on 01:04 GMT

Showtime: Four great cultural shows coming up in Papua New Guinea

Tubuans make their way to shore in a canoe in a traditional kinavai ceremony. Credit: David Kirkland / PNG Tourism Promotion Authority THE FRANGIPANI FESTIVAL: RABAUL The festival: The Rabaul Frangipani Festival is held on the weekend before …

Source: Business Advantage PNG - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

The rural Papua New Guinea villages on the vanguard of FNQ's fruit fly battle

Source: North Queensland Register - Pending
Published on May 15, 2025

Guinea-born author denied UK visa unable to attend premiere of play based on his memoir

The author of an award-winning memoir about his life as a refugee has been refused a UK visa to attend a premiere of its adaptation for the London stage by one of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights. Ibrahima Balde, who lives in Spain, was told the UK …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on May 15, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Can Iron Ore and Infrastructure Pave the Way for Transformative Growth in Guinea?

The Republic of Guinea became the world’s largest exporter of bauxite in 2024, and with the operationalisation of the Simandou iron ore project scheduled for the end of this year or early 2026, the country stands on the cusp of becoming Africa’s second- …

Source: Mining Review - Neutral
Published on May 15, 2025

Pet Connection: These guinea pig brothers need a new home!

Pet Connection: May 15, 2025 Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 9:59 AM EDT May 15, 2025 GUESSED IT - áTHREE GUINEA PIGS IN THIS MORNING'S PET CONNECTION. CHECK IT OUT. LET'S BEGIN WITH A SPUNKY YOUNG KITTY NAMED CARMELA -- SHE'S …

Source: NBC5 - Vermont - Pending