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The article examines how political infighting and debt hamper Papua New Guinea's prime minister, James Marape's reform. It mentions that Marape's own deputy prime minister, Sam Basil, and his foreign minister, Patrick Pruaitch had expressed frustration with the government's economic performance, especially its mounting debt. It mentions Basil and Pruaitch announced a serious challenge to Marape's leadership that gave Namah support to seize control of Parliament.

The article presents information on various countries in Oceania region which include its government, economy, and navy. It mentions the types of government, gross domestic product (GDP), and the number of navy personnel for countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and the Papua New Guinea. Other information such as the religion, the literacy rate, and spoken languages are presented.

An interview is presented with Anna Burke, the former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and advocate for asylum seekers. Topics of the interview include her views on Papua New Guinea government's finding on the detention of the asylum seekers on Manus Island, Papua New Guinea, as illegal, legal rights in the Australian constitution and factors making refugees to leave their homeland.

The article reports that Papua New Guinea will shut down the social media site Facebook for a month while it studies the country's use of it. It is estimated that only 12 percent of the country has Internet access.

The article focuses on the agreement between the Australian government and the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) regarding asylum seeker management and resettlement. Topics discussed include Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Australia's Labor Immigration Minister Chris Bowen, and former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

The article presents an adaptation from the government of Papua New Guinea's (PNG) first Defence White Paper unveiled on December 20, 2013. It mentions that the PNG's Defence Policy is based on several strategic imperatives which include defending Papua New Guinea, civil emergency assistance and nation building. It also adds the relationship between the U.S. and China.

The article reports on the status of women politicians in Papua New Guinea. According to women politicians, it is daunting to be in politics in the country, given its culture of seeing women as inferior to men. They claim that aside from this cultural obstacle, they are also faced with problems related to money, status and education which are harder to overcome. It has been claimed that men in the country believe that their power will diminish if women gain political control.

The article examines the impact of Chinese mining on Papua New Guinea. The country, home to the Ramu Nickel mine, represents China's largest investment in the South Pacific, but villagers express concern over what is happening to their land and how they will benefit from China's presence. The article discusses the environmental impact of Chinese mining operations, how villages are being financially compensated for their resources and the social conditions that exist in Papua New Guinea.

Sovereignty, the plenitude of political and legal power that a modern state wields in relation to a defined territory and people and things within it, would appear fragmented in the case of Papua New Guinea. Granted that even with regard to the older and established nations the idea of an illimitable, indivisible and inalienable sovereignty cannot stand careful scrutiny, in the case of Papua New Guinea the determination of the attributes and content of sovereignty becomes even more problematic due to many factors. The most important of these is the status of customary law and its appurtenant incident of customary tenure. Sovereignty belonging to the nation-state paradigm of 18th-century European traditions was imposed on Papua New Guinea at Independence. A concomitant of this type of sovereignty is a legal system comprised of the received common law and customary law. In this paper it is argued that sovereignty therefore appears fragmented, especially where land proprietorship is in issue. Mismatch between the imposed form and indigenous forms of sovereignty tends to weaken the ability of the state to maximise good and effective governance. Fragmentation of sovereignty is the consequence of divided allegiance among the populace of the state at the centre and the community at the local level, invariably the situs of particular clan or tribe land, where clan membership determines rights to the use and enjoyment of such land and its resources. The imposed sovereignty merely fractured but did not obliterate local allegiance to, and the primacy of, community solidarity. The Constitution of Papua New Guinea exacerbates the problem in its prohibition of the taking of property without `just compensation on just terms'. Therefore, attempts to refine theories of legal pluralism to fit the Papua New Guinea context from the point of view of conventional legal theory, especially the positivist theory of law, fail because of the aversion of positivist theory of law for any discussion of the political and decisive aspects of law. Similarly, attempts to theorise legal pluralism from the purely anthropological point of view, with the possible exception of the Malinowskian and Cambridge group, fail because anthropological theory offers no coherent view of politics beyond that practised at the community level. Formal legal theory implicitly acknowledges the state, and emphasises the ordering of the legal decision- making process, while folk-law theory is based on the idea of community norms and the desire for the emancipation of minorities through the devolution of decision-making powers. Tensions between these theories have their origins mostly in Hegelian conceptions of emancipation and liberty. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Examines politics in Papua New Guinea. Efforts of candidates to win seats in Parliament; How illiterate villagers run up huge debts campaigning; Goal of Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta to eliminate corruption; Attitudes of voters; How public money has been funneled into private bank accounts, businesses and real estate; Examples of abuses by civil-service workers; Impact of corruption on the country.

Focuses on the conflict in the island of Bougainville related to its war for independence from Papua New Guinea led by the Bougainville Revolutionary Army. Panguna copper mine as the catalyst for the conflict; Environmental and social aspects of the conflict; Attitudes of members of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army.

Focuses on issues pertaining to politics and government in Papua New Guinea. Background information on problems being experienced in Papua New Guinea; Reference to the increase in the rate of infant mortality; Description of Papua New Guinea; Details on a peace agreement launched between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand in May 1998.

Looks at the problems in Papua New Guinea and the standoff between the defiant military and the hired mercenaries of Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan. Brigadier General Jerry Singirok as commander of the Defense Force challenging the government; Singirok's support throughout the country; Civil disorder as being familiar to Papua New Guinea since its independence from Australia; The possibility of Chan being forced from office; Singirok's unwillingness to compromise. INSET: Matter of honor..

Presents information on the fight for independence in Bougainville, focusing on the role of Sam Kauona, leader of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army (BRA). Description of political conditions in Bougainville; Measures taken by Kauona to attain independence for his country.

The article discusses corruption-related political crisis in Papua New Guinea. Topics discussed include issuing of arrest warrant for the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O'Neill for corruption investigation, involvement of lawyer in Papua New Guinea Paul Paraka in money laundering and misappropriation and measures to curb corruption in the country.

The article focuses on the furtive celebration of Papua New Guinea's first day of self-rule as a self-governing nation. It notes that the passage of power has been officially marked only by a brief ceremony in the capital of Port Moresby, where the Australian administrator has changed his title to high commissioner. Statements from the nation's new leader Chief Minister Michael Somare regarding the subdued occasion and the readiness of Papua New Guinea to gain independence from Australia's leadership are also presented.

The article explores the political history and condition in Papua New Guinea. It started to understand its material and social substance and its systems of law and main preoccupations at the end of the Second World War. As the years pass by, the people have become dissatisfied and justifiably cynical regarding their leadership. The country is in a state of rolling social and civil crisis as the rule of law does not exist.

The article focuses on the troubled state of Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea. For more than 14 years, Francis Ona, leader of the region's independence fighters, and his band rebels in the Bougainville Revolutionary Army have occupied a no-go zone around the vast Panguna copper mine. The villagers who fall inside his territory are denied essential services, and face a fragile security situation.

Reports that a number of soldiers in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) took over the Murray Barracks armory in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Reasons why the PNGDF are protesting; Efforts of Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta to reform Papua New Guinea; Description of the violence in the region. INSET: Gun Running and Shady Deals.

Deals with the quest for independence of West Papua New Guinea, the third largest island in the world from Indonesia. Actions taken by Indonesia after West Papua declared its independence; Natural resources of West Papua; Gold stocks of West Papua; Importance of West Papua to Indonesia.

The article reports the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by the Papua LNG joint venture with Papua New Guinea's government for the Papua Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project which involves the development of the Elk-Antelope gas-condensate fields in the country. Details on the provisions of the MOU and the plans and proceedings of the project are presented.

Discusses the decision of the Papa New Guinea (PNG) government to hire a group of mercenaries for operations in Africa. Information on the mercenary group; Details on the contract between the PNG government and the group; Reaction of the Australian governement to the move.

An interview with Michael Kabuni, a lecturer in political science at the University of Papua New Guinea is presented. When asked about that what led to Peter O'Neill's downfall, he refers to James Marape, prime minister of Papua New Guinea who represents a parliamentary district in central Hela province, where a multibillion-dollar natural gas project, led by ExxonMobil, is located; he also comments on expectations of Marape to follow though on previous promises to tackle corruption.

This section offers world politics news briefs. Topics covered include gains posted by populists and nationalists at the 2019 European Parliament elections, the plan of Theresa May to resign as prime minister of Great Britain following her repeated failures to deliver Brexit, and the resignation of Peter O'Neill as prime minister of Papua New Guinea who was replaced by James Marape.

Information about the political and defense profile of Papua New Guinea is presented. The country's geographical features, key political leaders, type of government and economic status are highlighted. Details about its defense strategies and defense structure, such as land forces, the Navy, and the Air Force are also offered.

The article offers information on the structure of the government, defence and economy of Papua New Guinea as of 2017. Topics include the country's key people including Prime Minister Peter Paire O'Neill and Defence Minister Mao Zeming,the modernization and revitalization of the defence organisation, balance of trade and total number of land, maritime, naval and air personnel.

The article offers the author's insights on the regional resettlement arranged by the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in which the author considered the PNG solution as a breach of international law. Topics discussed include the Bougainville conflict, insufficient action on the safety and security of asylum seekers detained in Manus Island, PNG, and state corruption in the country.

The article focuses on politics and government in Papua New Guinea. The decision of former Prime Minister Michael Somare to support a coalition government to be formed by Prime Minister Peter O'Neill following national elections is examined. It is noted that no political party in the country's history has won a majority of the legislature in an election.

The article provides an overview of the political conditions and cultural practices in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It discusses the basis of an individual's electability in the country including power and charisma, clan affiliations, and political allegiances and abilities. It also notes the tribal conflicts that create violence and fraud driven by money, power, and substances and the impact of these conflicts and poverty on migrant settler communities.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the "Country Profile" in issue 449 regarding the political history of Papua New Guinea.

The article discusses the political and socio-economic condition in Papua New Guinea (PNG). It says that PNG is a parliamentary democratic country with mining serving as the nation's main industry. The author relates the wealth generated from the mining industry is poorly distributed resulting for 85% of PNG citizens to still rely on subsistence farming. She notes that PNG's name was derived from Spanish and Portuguese encounters.

The article looks at unstable governments in some Pacific states. Topics discussed include the three presidents Nauru has had in one week, including Marcus Stephen, and Freddie Pitcher, power struggles in Papua New Guinea between appointed prime minister Peter O'Neill and incumbent Sir Michael Somare, and rioting in the Solomon Islands after prime minister Gordon Darcy Lilo's accession to power after being sacked by Danny Philip, who resigned in November 2011.

The article discusses student protests against Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister Peter O'Neill in relation to a corruption scandal.

The article reports on politics in Papua New Guinea. Elections are massive events in the country, with around 25 candidates running for each of the 109 seats. Electoral decisions are made on the basis of the traditional highland Melanesian feast, in which rich candidates lay out food and the less wealthy open temporary taverns. Voting is also influenced by loyalty to the clan. The government has attempted to reform the political system, most notably though instant runoff ballots.

The article discusses the state of elections and democracy in various Southeast Asian nations. A number of countries in the region hold elections, but according to democracy watch group Freedom House, the number of genuine electoral democracies is limited to four including the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste. A number of other countries have managed democracies or deeply entrenched ruling parties.

Reports on the political violence and chaos that is taking place in the islands of the South Pacific. The instability that exists in the region; Ethnic rivalry that has taken place on the Solomon Islands; Expectations that trouble will occur in Papua New Guinea; How rebels toppled the government of Fiji.

Presents an interview with Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta. His comments on social conditions and what his goals for change are; Economic problems; Corruption in political administrations; How he wants to rebuild the government; Outlook for the future of the country.

Presents information on the peace process between Papua New Guinea and the island of Bougainville in December of 1998. Efforts of PNG's parliament to pass the bills necessary to set up a government for Bougainville; The decision of Prime Minister Bill Skate to suspend parliament; The reasons behind the decision; International efforts to keep the talks between PNG's government and the rebels continuing.

Describes the political and armed conflict in Papua New Guinea's Bougainville Island involving the Bougainville Revolutionary Army. Decline of the morale of government troops caused by the lack of government support; Animosity towards government forces by native refugees in villages affected by the conflict.

Presents reasons that led to the resignation of Julius Chan, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. Contract of Chan with soldiers from a foreign private army to help end a protracted war against secessionists on the island of Bougainville; Failure to abide his promise of hiring military advisers from Sandline International, a company registered in the Bahamas with offices in London and Washington; Demand of Chan's resignation by General Jerry Singirok.

Announces Bill Skate as Papua New Guinea's new prime minister as of August 4, 1997. Skate as head of the government made up of his own party, the Pangu Pati, led by Chris Haiveta; Skate's reaction against Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan during the March mercenary crisis; The need for economic reform and law and order.

Looks at the perilous standoff between the military and the government in Papua New Guinea. The resignation of Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan. The end to a long struggle, and the possibility of peace; The role of Brigadier General Jerry Singirok; Comments of Chan and questions of his future; The corruption and rundown of government services; The new peace strategy for Bougainville; The role of the military in the future government.

Reports that the Papua New Guinea government (PNG) has ended Bougainville Revolutionary Army guerrilla campaign for independence for Bougainville. PNG's army restoration order; Remarks by Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan; When Bougainville's civil war broke out; Rebels reaction to order; War's financial toll on the PNG government.

The article offers information on the country Papua New Guinea including its government, economy and defense. It states that New Guinea has independent state within the Commonwealth type of government with legal system based on English common law. It presents statistics related to gross domestic product (GDP), balance of trade and budget of New Guinea for the year 2011. It highlights the functions of the defense policy of the government of Papua New Guinea.

The article explores the emergence of Papua New Guinea (PNG) as a liquefied natural gas producer and how investors' enthusiasm on the potential of the island nation would be negatively affected by the political conflict over the Gulf liquefied natural gas (LNG) plans of InterOil. It relates that both Peter O'Neill and Sir Michael Somare are claiming to be prime minister of PNG. It discusses the disagreement of InterOil with PNG authorities over its proposed Elk-Antelope LNG development.

The article offers information about a failed mutiny attempt of rebels in Papua New Guinea in 2012. Topics include a ruling of the country's Supreme Court about the leadership of the government, the battle between prime minister Peter O'Neill and former leader Sir Michael Somare over political leadership, and political instability in the country.

The article offers information on the country Papua New Guinea including details on its government, economy and defence. It presents the general data of the country including its area, population, and languages spoken there. It further discusses the personnel involved and equipment used in country's landforce, navy and air force.

The article discusses the government of Papua New Guinea following the removal of Sir Michael Somare from his post as prime minister, looking at politicians including Peter O'Neill and Sam Abal, the development of a liquefied natural gas project in the Southern Highlands, and political parties.