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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyThe Autonomous Region of Bougainville (ARoB) and Papua New Guinea (PNG) representatives are still at an impasse. The referendum was supposed to be ratified in 2023 but faced delays due to the opposition party, the People's National Congress. A point of contention between both sides is what kind of majority should be used to determine the referendum ratification by Parliament.See the Story
Bougainville and PNG Face Impasse in Ratifying Island Chain’s Independence
Port Moresby · Port MoresbySorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) is a significant form of violence in Papua New Guinea. Many of the cases that are reported end up before the village court system. A study by the PNG Institute of National Research in partnership with Australian National University and Divine Word University looked at the role of the village courts.See the Story
Q&A: The pivotal role of PNG's village courts in curbing sorcery violence
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Health · Port MoresbyHealth Minister Dr Lino Tom bombarded with messages from MPs about late delivery of medicines, lack of staff in health facilities and chronic vaccine shortages. Reforms are being implemented, slowly but surely amidst fierce criticism that the public service machinery is moving at a snail's pace.See the Story
Will this year be slightly better for health in PNG after a tough 2023?
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Port Moresby · Port MoresbyPapua New Guinea Supreme Court has stopped a by-election for the Madang Open seat being held until an appeal filed by the former MP, Bryan Kramer, is concluded. The Fa'asaleleaga No. 2 district council has suspended their secretary while they look into the disappearance of SAT175,000, which was part of the district development grant. A former US Air Force officer turned explorer says he is 80 percent sure he has found the missing plane of Amelia Earhart.See the Story
Pacific news in brief for March 15
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