Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, says it's not possible for the country to mark its 5th decade of independence, and still be surrounded by betel nut stains and littering.

In Papua New Guinea, the popularity of the psychoactive betel nut is on the rise. With mouth cancer rates soaring, the nation is struggling to control its growing addiction. Once reserved for ...

Betel nuts are eaten after having been processed commercially. Unripe or ripe nuts are shelled, boiled and sun-dried, then crushed with lime and catechu, a red, astringent extract made from boiled ...

As Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence, Prime Minister James Marape has called on all citizens to take pride in their country by ending the habits of betelnut spitting and ...

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has proposed a draft betel nut hazard prevention act (檳榔健康危害防制法), which would list venues where chewing the stimulant is prohibited, and would ban minors and ...

Taking part in discussions on 'Export Management of Betel Nuts Produced in Nepal' organized by the Committee on Development, Economic Affairs and Good Governance under the National Assembly today ...