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)…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An anti-corruption group Millennium Good Governance Inc. said it will sue the Electoral Commission (EC) and the central government over the postponement of the local…
The 2025 Bougainville general election is underway after the writs were issued by the Bougainville House Speaker Simon Pentanu on July 7. The 2025 election…
Electoral Commission chairman Simon Sinai on July 7 confirmed a delay in the start of polling for the 2025 local-level government (LLG) Elections. He cited…
The Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNGRI) urged the government to conduct an immediate review of electoral boundaries ahead of the 2027 general elections.…
A significant rift has emerged between opposition leaders following the recent appointment of Douglas Tomuriesa as the leader of People’s Progress Party (PPP), prompting calls…
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…
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…
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 survived a motion of no confidence to remove him from his post in a parliamentary meeting on April 15. House Speaker…
The Supreme Court has ruled that local level government (LLG) elections will proceed as scheduled, rejecting a bid to delay the polls. A three-judge panel…
Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa announced that Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas and Chimbu Governor Noah Kool joined the opposition ranks on April 8, boosting their…
House Speaker Job Pomat adjourned parliament until 10:00 AM on April 15, when lawmakers reconvened on April 8 following a Supreme Court ruling on a…
House Speaker Job Pomat has summoned all members of parliament for an urgent session on April 8, following a Supreme Court ruling on a disallowed…
The Madang electoral office is facing a debt of over 1.5 million kina owed to service providers and temporary electoral workers (TEWs) involved in the…
The parliament successfully passed a significant amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution on March 12, establishing an 18-month grace period following a failed vote…
Madang Governor Ramsey Pariwa on February 7 revealed that he has identified more than 4.6 million kina in fraudulent claims within the provincial administration. He…
Political opposition deputy leader James Nomane on January 30 criticized Prime Minister James Marape’s decision to expand the cabinet to 39 ministers, calling it “clumsy,…
