In addition, more than 150 structures were damaged or buried, Mr. Booth said. The landslide occurred in a remote but densely populated area that is part of the highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Sitting at the collision point of several tectonic plates, Papua New Guinea is regularly rattled by devastating earthquakes, made worse by poorly-built houses. But there's a bid to change that.

The inhabitants of Papua New Guinea eventually benefited from the introduction of the pig, dog and chicken from their nearest neighbour, Indonesia. Protein deficiency, particularly amongst the ...

The first two chapters of the report feature the country profile by giving general information on Papua New Guinea and by thoroughly studying its economic state (including key macroeconomic ...

At least three people are dead after a powerful earthquake hit a remote part of Papua New Guinea Sunday morning, authorities say. Others were injured and infrastructure damaged in the magnitude 7. ...

The contract is paving the way to increase shipping services from the port involving the structural steel exported to Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Tuesday, becoming only the fifth country with a full diplomatic mission in a city whose status is one of the most sensitive issues in ...

As many as 2,000 people are feared to have been buried by last week’s massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, according to the country’s National Disaster Centre, as survivors recounted the ...

Israelis build first dairy farm in Papua New Guinea Latest project designed by the man who’s brought Israeli dairy expertise to places including Mexico, England, Philippines, Romania, Nigeria and ...

Surfers in Papua New Guinea are going back to basics and learning the traditional Hawaiian techniques of timber surfboard building.

Papua New Guinea - Location and Climate A volcanic island geographically isolated by impenetrable lowland jungle and choppy waters, Papua New Guinea lies a mere 5 degrees south of the Equator.