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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The writs for five parliamentary by-elections and the Motu-Koita Assembly election are set to be returned on August 22, while the Local-Level Government (LLG) elections…
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…
Election Commission (EC) chief Simon Sinai on June 26 confirmed the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) elections remains on schedule, with polling to start on…
Election Commission (EC) head Simon Sinai on June 22 said the central government has yet to distribute the 95 million kina needed to address funding…
Preparations for this year's local-level government elections in Simbu Province are progressing, but officials have warned that financial and logistical constraints may jeopardize polling in…
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.…
