Two containers of election materials have arrived in East New Britain province in preparation for the local level government (LLG) elections set for later in…
The Bougainville Electoral Commission (OBEC) announced that the polling for 2025 Bougainville general election has been completed, including voting for Bougainvilleans outside the region. OBEC…
Polling in the 2025 Autonomous Bougainville Government election has been extended in parts of the region and other provinces after high voter turnout and reports…
The Waigani National Court on September 8 nullified the 2022 election of Kagua-Erave lawmaker Maina Pano, citing serious irregularities during polling and counting. The ruling…
Polling for the Autonomous Bougainville Government elections was held on September 5 in Port Moresby. Polling also commenced simultaneously in Eastern Highlands to serve the…
The Bougainville Electoral Commission has rescheduled polling for the 2025 Bougainville elections to September 5, to allow for the full delivery of ballot papers across…
The Supreme Court has allowed Michael Kandiu’s review case against National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop to proceed, after an objection raised by Parkop’s legal…
A record 34 women are contesting seats in Bougainville’s 2025 general election, raising hopes for increased female representation in the region’s House of Representatives. More…
Former prime minister Peter O’Neill has called on Prime Minister James Marape to resign, citing widespread public dissatisfaction and the country’s deteriorating state. In a…
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has officially joined the People's Reform Party (PRP) and assumed leadership from founder James Donald, who is the MP for…
Former deputy opposition leader James Nomane has filed a Supreme Court application under Section 18 of the Constitution, seeking recognition as the legitimate opposition leader.…
Two newly elected members of Parliament, Usino Bundi lawmaker Vincent Kumura and Porgera‑Paiela lawmaker Gidron Maso Karipe, have officially joined the ruling Pangu Pati, boosting…
The central government has released 3.4 million kina in funding to all registered political parties, fulfilling outstanding commitments dating back to 2023. Prime Minister James…
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has appointed three new Heads of Missions to represent the country in Fiji, Switzerland, and the Philippines, Foreign Affairs Minister Justin…
The opposition on August 21 has called on Prime Minister James Marape to replace underperforming ministers with leaders capable of delviering results. Opposition leader Douglas…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa has refuted recent claims by former opposition deputy leader James Nomane that he has compromised his leadership role. In a press…
East New Britain leaders and hundreds of local candidates have declared a constitutional crisis over the national government’s continued deferral of local level government (LLG)…
The National Court on August 20 dismissed the challenge by Chuave lawmaker James Nomane regarding Douglas Tomuriesa’s status as the opposition leader. Nomane asserts that…
Paiela lawmaker Gidron Maso Karipe officially joined the ruling Pangu Pati party but made it clear that his support is conditional on concrete action for…
Russell Wavik, newly elected chairman of the Motu-Koita Assembly, was officially sworn in as deputy governor of the National Capital District (NCD) in a ceremony…
Chuave lawmaker James Nomane on August 14 filed a challenge to the National Court regarding Douglas Tomuriesa’s status as the opposition leader. Nomane asserts that…
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has officially confirmed he will retire from politics following the 2027 national elections. First elected in 2017, Bird said the…
Kiriwina-Goodenough lawmaker Douglas Tomuriesa has asserted he remains the country’s opposition leader until Speaker Job Pomat formally says otherwise, as a leadership tussle unfolds in…
Independent candidate Vincent Ambane Kumura has been declared the member-elect for the Usino‑Bundi and Gama electorate in a tightly contested by-election, defeating Donald Uguro by…
Prime Minister James Marape says no lawmaker is being forced to join the ruling Pangu Pati, following speculation surrounding Porgera-Paiela lawmaker-elect Gidron Karipe. “Karipe remains…
