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‘A miracle’: Couple survives Papua New Guinea landslide that ‘buried 2,000’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘A miracle’: Couple survives Papua New Guinea landslide that ‘buried 2,000’

Al Jazeera  

Two found alive as overnight rains raise fears tonnes of rubble covering the area could become dangerously unstable. A couple has been found alive three days after a deadly landslide hit Papua New Guinea, media reports say, as the government informed the United Nations that more than 2,000 people may be buried under the rubble. Overnight rains in the South …

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Carbon credit schemes in Papua New Guinea raise fears of unfulfilled promises and ineffective projects
1 year, 10 months ago

Carbon credit schemes in Papua New Guinea raise fears of unfulfilled promises and ineffective projects

ABC  

These rainforests hold a precious resource. "NIHT, they promise us some of the benefits like school, church, road, health centres, housing scheme, they would build houses for local people," he said. Local man Konny Amula told Four Corners about the time Mayur representatives came to his village last year for "awareness raising". Carbon project verification body Verra suspended NIHT's right …

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Shark callers in PNG village fear destruction of their culture through seabed mining
3 years, 5 months ago

Shark callers in PNG village fear destruction of their culture through seabed mining

ABC  

Before dawn breaks, the shark callers of Papua New Guinea board their canoes. Key points: Shark callers are forbidden from seeing women for weeks before the hunt The villagers fear seabed mining may destroy their culture and environment A mining project in the waters surrounding New Ireland collapsed in 2019 They have been preparing for this day for many weeks, …

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Australia's PNG community fears for their loved ones as coronavirus cases continue to surge
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia's PNG community fears for their loved ones as coronavirus cases continue to surge

ABC  

Juanita Karo watches in fear as a worsening COVID-19 outbreak unfolds around her elderly parents who live in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby. Key points: The number of recorded COVID-19 cases in PNG has doubled in the past week New travel restrictions are in place for travel from PNG Australian fly-in-fly-out workers can no longer travel to and from …

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As COVID-19 rips through PNG, I am praying the virus doesn't reach my family
3 years, 9 months ago

As COVID-19 rips through PNG, I am praying the virus doesn't reach my family

ABC  

All it took was a cough from my brother for all my fears about the COVID-19 outbreak in Papua New Guinea to race through my mind. Many of my friends and family members who have possible coronavirus symptoms choose not to get tested, including my brother who simply stayed at home while he was sick and inhaled hot steam to …

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Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support
3 years, 9 months ago

Federal government 'deeply worried' about coronavirus situation in Papua New Guinea, plans additional support

ABC  

Australia is expected to ramp up urgent coronavirus assistance to Papua New Guinea as aid groups warn the country is facing a public health catastrophe from a "staggering" increase in cases. Key points: PNG's Prime Minister fears the infection rate will soon be "one person to three or four" The nation is asking for Australia's help in expediting vaccines for …

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert
3 years, 9 months ago

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape signals tighter COVID restrictions as Queensland remains on alert

ABC  

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape is warning the country has entered a "red stage" of its COVID-19 epidemic, as Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk expresses concern about growing cases given PNG's proximity to Australia. Key points: The surge in cases came after thousands gathered at a state funeral in Port Moresby Australia's High Commissioner to PNG says Australia is …

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Fears of 'catastrophe' as rising COVID-19 cases hit Papua New Guinea's stretched health system
3 years, 10 months ago

Fears of 'catastrophe' as rising COVID-19 cases hit Papua New Guinea's stretched health system

ABC  

Even as many countries around the world are reaching what they hope is the beginning of the end of the pandemic, a new coronavirus tragedy is just starting to unfold on Australia's doorstep. St Johns Ambulance PNG chief executive Matt Cannon said the total number of coronavirus cases for March was forecast to top 800, which would leave an already …

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Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge, Timor-Leste imposes first lockdown over outbreak fears
3 years, 10 months ago

Papua New Guinea COVID cases surge, Timor-Leste imposes first lockdown over outbreak fears

ABC  

COVID-19 cases are continuing to surge in Papua New Guinea, prompting calls to fast-track vaccine access and sparking concerns across the Torres Strait in Australia. Key points: Timor Leste's capital Dili is entering a lockdown, while Port Moresby may also face lockdown measures Queensland has recorded several COVID cases from travellers arriving from Papua New Guinea There are fears the …

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Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus cases rise in Papua New Guinea, prompting fears for vulnerable health system

ABC  

Papua New Guinea has recorded its biggest daily spike of coronavirus cases, with another eight people diagnosed in Port Moresby. Key points: PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today PNG has 27 confirmed cases in total, with another three expected to be announced today The majority of recent cases are linked to …

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Coronavirus fears leave pregnant PNG women at risk despite nation's low infection rate
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus fears leave pregnant PNG women at risk despite nation's low infection rate

ABC  

As fear of the global coronavirus pandemic gripped the world in April, a 19-year-old woman arrived at the Port Moresby General Hospital looking for help. Key points: PNG has nine confirmed COVID-19 cases, but there may be more undetected infections Pregnant women are struggling to get care due to lockdowns and infection fears The country's top obstetrician says women should …

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