Papua New Guinea News

“We take our role as an industry leader in China very seriously and have been focused on ensuring our safety and environmental standards are of a very high standard and create new benchmarks in China.”

AN AUSTRALIAN mining company has been attacked on official Chinese television for the type of environmental, community and financial abuses sometimes associated with Chinese-owned mines in Africa, Papua New ... via The Sydney Morning Herald

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“When there was no talk about PNG giving Taiwan diplomatic status, why then did three key players from Somare's party visit Taipei?”

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Michael Somare must resign after it emerged three key government players met officials involved in Taiwan's $US30 million 'diplomatic cash' scandal, the opposition says. via The Age

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The leader of Papua New Guinea's Autonomous Bougainville Government today rejected claims the island is heading for another crisis, amid calls for him to be sacked.President Joseph Kabui has also defended his ... via Warrnambool Standard

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“It's difficult to balance a fixed work schedule with all that's going on. With so many opportunities, there is always something for the ship's company to be involved with.”

Greek for servant - is run by the Christian organisation, Operation Mobilisation. via The Daily Echo

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“It's a very difficult territory. ... It is one of those areas that could significantly retract on the economic opportunities”

The government and businesses in Papua New Guinea should work together to alleviate the effects of HIV/AIDS and avoid a "catastrophic health burden," Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island ... via News-Medical.Net

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“The PM has filed proceeding in relation to the conduct of the Ombudsman Commission but cannot comment as the issue is now before the courts”

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Michael Somare will start court action Thursday in a bid to stop a probe into misconduct allegations surrounding his personal finances. via The West Australian

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Radio Australia reports the cash was for Papua New Guinea in a bid to gain support for Taiwan's international recognition over China. via People First Network News

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“I have trusted the wrong people with the Papua New Guinea project and caused great damage and turmoil to the country, so I am resigning from my post”

Two senior Taiwanese officials resigned Tuesday over the loss of millions of dollars in a failed attempt to persuade Papua New Guinea to officially recognize Taiwan.

The government said Foreign Minister James Huang and Deputy Premier Chiou I-jen were leaving their posts.

The resignations follow last week's revelations that Taiwan lost $29.8 million in a failed 2006 attempt to establish ties with Papua New Guinea.

The money was intended as economic aid for Papua New Guinea, providing it switched its recognition from rival China. Read more

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“Business is absolutely essential. We need their input. No country has evolved a successful strategy dealing with poverty without a strong and vibrant private sector.”

The Australian government's push to rejuvenate relations with Pacific island nations has key role for the private sector. via Australia Network

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“They are already the worst off and now in hospital, conditions are like a crisis”

Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby General Hospital is so underfunded that sick children are going days without milk, food and other necessary supplies, doctors say. via The Age

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