PNG reports 11 COVID-19 deaths, pressuring a fragile health system The country, which has a population of about 9 million, has started a modest vaccination programme using just over 8,000 doses sent by Australia. Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:00pm
World PNG secures first major shipment of COVID-19 vaccine from India Export supplies of AstraZeneca's vaccine manufactured in Europe have also been curbed as the continent struggles to vaccinate its own populations. Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:14pm
World Misinformation fuels Papua New Guinea's Covid crisis After a year without widespread community transmission, the impoverished Melanesian nation is now seeing record numbers of new infections almost every day. Published 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
World Covid-hit Papua New Guinea shuts border used by Indigenous groups Since the pandemic began, the country has conducted around 60,000 tests, detecting 4,109 cases. Published 25 Mar, 2021 10:06am
World Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea The quake was at a depth of 100 km, EMSC added. Published 09 Feb, 2021 12:06pm
Markets Papua New Guinea LNG export plant offers cargo for Feb The tender closes on Jan. 13, the sources added. Published 12 Jan, 2021 01:57pm