Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is standing by its decision to pull out of a UN global climate summit. However, climate advocates fear the move will isolate the Pacific nation and put important funding at risk. HPRʻs Derrick Malama reports in the Pacific News Minute.

Pope Francis is currently on a 12-day Asia Pacific tour that is expected to highlight environmental threats, emphasize interfaith dialogue and reinforce the importance of Asia for the Catholic Church. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Representatives from 25 Pacific nations and territories are currently attending events throughout O‘ahu. The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture started in 1972 after a group of elders in the South Pacific raised concerns over the erosion of traditional practices. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

The search for landslide victims in Papua New Guinea was scheduled to end this week. This comes two weeks after part of a mountain collapsed onto a remote village. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister has blamed “extraordinary rainfall” and changes to weather patterns for disasters in the Pacific Island nation this year. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in today's Pacific News Minute.

Papua New Guinea’s prime minister is on a visit to China, with stops in Beijing and Hong Kong. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

The United States is continuing its campaign to deepen security ties with Pacific Island nations. Last week, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Papua New Guinea leaders to discuss developing the country's military strength. HPR's Derrick Malama has more in today's Pacific News Minute.

The United States military can operate out of bases in Papua New Guinea as a result of a security pact signed last month. It’s part of Washington’s efforts to counter China’s influence in the Pacific. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has signed a defense agreement with the United States, which is competing with China for influence in the region. But he says his country will not be used as a military base. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

President Biden has invited the prime minister of Papua New Guinea to Washington, D.C. later this year for a summit with other Pacific island leaders. The president canceled a scheduled visit to the country due to the debt ceiling crisis in Congress. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in today’s Pacific News Minute.