Chuave lawmaker James Nomane has declared himself the legitimate leader of the opposition in Papua New Guinea (PNG), amid an ongoing dispute with incumbent Douglas…
Parliament has passed an amendment to raise the retirement age for Constitutional office holders, including the registrar of political parties and the electoral commissioner, in…
Gidron Maso Karipe has won the Porgera-Paiela by-election, reclaiming the parliamentary seat previously held by his late father, Maso Karipe, who died in 2023. The…
Former prime minister and Ialibu-Pangia lawmaker Peter O’Neill on August 7 emphasized the need for greater accountability in decision-making among Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s leaders.…
Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr. has been appointed acting minister for information and communications technology, effective July 29, Prime Minister James Marape announced on August…
Our Pati, a political party established only last year, is making significant inroads in Papua New Guinea's ongoing by-elections, securing two parliamentary seats and leading…
Patrick Basa, a lawmaker for Kabwum in Morobe Province, was re-elected in a by-election, securing a clear majority over his nearest rival. Basa received 11,941…
Prime Minister James Marape on July 31 criticized the Electoral Commission for the delays surrounding the local-level government (LLG) elections, attributing the situation to poor…
Counting for the Kabwum by-election in Morobe province was suspended on July 29 following a dispute over a ballot box from Yus local-level government (LLG).…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa has applied to intervene in a Supreme Court case seeking clarification on Section 145 of the Constitution, which governs the process…
Papua New Guinea’s Parliament will expand from 96 to 102 Open electorates by the 2027 national elections, following reforms announced by Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai.…
Counting for the Porgera-Paiela Open by-election is set to begin in Wabag town of Enga under strict security after all ballot boxes were successfully airlifted…
An ongoing power outage at Walium, the district headquarters of Usino/Bundi has sparked concern from police as polling for the by-election continues. Acting Madang Police…
Community leader Russel Simon Wavik has been elected chairman of the Motu Koita Assembly after surpassing the absolute majority of 5,969 votes. Wavik secured victory…
A ballot box and more than 1,000 ballot papers intended for three polling locations in the Bundi local level government (LLG) in Morobe province were…
Madang Police acting chief Robert Baim has denied recent social media allegations of ballot box tampering in the ongoing Usino-Bundi by-election. A widely circulated post…
The political opposition urged the central government to resolve the outstanding payments for the Koiari landowners, in accordance with the agreements and promises made by…
The opposition called for Prime Minister James Marape to establish a commission of inquiry to look into the recent sale of the Motor Vehicle Insurance…
Prime Minister James Marape has defended his recent overseas travel following criticism from the opposition, insisting the trips are official, budgeted, and vital for strengthening…
Eleven people were arrested over the weekend for allegedly damaging a ballot box and assaulting security personnel during the Aitape-Lumi by-election in Sandaun province. The…
Polling for the Usino-Bundi Gama by-election was postponed to July 22 amid delays by election officials. Originally scheduled for July 21, the polling was delayed…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa has rejected speculation of internal division within the opposition bloc and indicated that a formal announcement regarding the appointment of a…
More than 400 candidates, including incumbent Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama, are set to contest Bougainville’s general election in September, as the autonomous region continues its…
Police tightened entry and security measures in Porgera-Paiela, Enga province, on July 17 as the electorate begins polling for the by-election. Highlands West Command acting…
North Fly lawmaker James Donald has been appointed deputy opposition leader, according to a letter from opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa dated June 11. The appointment,…
