Tim Masiu News Today

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

Re-elected Papua New Guinea MP Tim Masiu says much of the blame for the country's election fiasco can be directed at the Electoral Commission.

Buka Hospital, Bougainville Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades Political figure warns of poor hospital service The daughter of Bougainvilles late Minister for Health, Raymond Masono, has warned that the regions main hospital is not fit for purpose. Masono, who also served as Bougainvilles vice-president, died last week at Buka Hospital, although the cause of death has not been made public. His daughter, Amanda Masono, a local legislative representative for the women of North Bougainville, said the hos...