Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) electoral process has deteriorated over the decades due to poor administration, lack of independence, and widespread abuse, according to Institute of…
Authorities in East New Britain province have warned candidates in the 2025 local level government (LLG) elections against using official government logos, crests, and emblems…
A total of 188 candidates have been confirmed to contest 25 ward councilor seats in the Mumeng local level government (LLG) area of Bulolo district,…
A prominent local leader has blamed political fragmentation for Jiwaka province’s slow development since gaining autonomy in 2011. Tuman community leader Jonathan Kumba recently said…
More than 1,400 ward councilor candidates are contesting for seats across the 23 local-level governments (LLGs) in West Sepik province, according to provincial election manager…
The ruling Pangu Pati has officially endorsed Lohial Nuau and Pewa Aiwai as its candidates for the upcoming by-elections in Central Bougainville and Usino-Bundi, respectively.…
Finance Department secretary Samuel Penias has confirmed the allocation of 90-million kina to fund local level government (LLG) elections and by-elections across the country. According…
The Kandep District Development Authority (DDA), led by its chairman Don Polye, on May 19 presented its acquittals to the Department of Implementation and Rural…
Upper Nipa and Nipa Urban Local Level Governments (LLGs) have been officially established after being split from the Nipa Basin LLG in Southern Highlands province.…
More than 22,000 candidates have filed their nominations to contest this year's local-level government elections, acting electoral commissioner John Kalamoroh announced. Nominations for the local-level…
The campaign period for the 2025 local level government (LLG) elections is in full swing following the close of nominations on May 8. The upcoming…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa and fellow members Kerenga Kua (Sinasina-Yonggomugl) and Donald James (North Fly) have voiced concerns over the delay of local level government…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa on May 7 urged Prime Minister James Marape to dismiss ministers who were implicated in corrupt practices revealed in court and…
Peter Nupiri, Southern Highlands lawmaker, has called on the provincial administration to return to Mendi, warning that continued operations from Port Moresby are worsening the…
Finance Minister Thomas Opa announced that the central government will cover the 95-million-kina funding shortfall for the 2025 local-level government (LLG) elections, local media reported…
Prime Minister James Marape has addressed public concerns following court decisions that referenced certain political leaders, emphasizing that the individuals named were not principal parties…
Prime Minister James Marape announced a minor cabinet reshuffle on May 2, appointing several new ministers to key portfolios in a move aimed at improving…
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) on May 1 has called on Prime Minister James Marape to prioritize anti-corruption measures and governance reforms following his…
The National Court in Waigani, Port Moresby on May 1 has ordered a new by-election for the Lagaip seat in Enga province after finding lawmaker…
Nominations for the local level government (LLG) elections in East New Britain province are ongoing, with preparations advancing despite funding constraints, local media said on…
Nominations for ward councilors in Western Highlands province are off to a sluggish start, with election manager Philip Telape attributing to the delay to late…
The local-level government and Motu Koita elections officially began following the signing of writs by Soroi Eoe, the minister of provincial and local-level governments, on…
Simon Sinai, head of the Electoral Commission, on April 24 announced that the commission has received only 85 million kina of the 180 million kina…
The Provincial and Local Level Government Minister Soroi Eoe has officially confirmed the dates for the 2025 local level government (LLG) and Motu Koita Assembly…
Prime Minister James Marape has called on all Papua New Guineans to uphold peace, fairness, and integrity during the Local-level Government (LLG) elections and National…
