Blame PNG Election Commission for chaos
Re-elected Papua New Guinea MP Tim Masiu says much of the blame for the country’s election fiasco can be directed at the Electoral Commission. The Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae has accepted a recommendation from
Commonwealth Games Update
As the Commonwealth Games begin, teams from the Pacific Islands are settling into their accommodation in the Birmingham 2022 Games village and are preparing to compete for the next 12 days. It’s a very long way from
PNG’s election woes
PNG: As Papua New Guineans followed the counting for the Port Moresby Northwest Seat this week, they were shocked to see a video of a machete-wielding mob attacking two men across the road from the counting centre.
PNG capital on high alert after brutal election violence
Residents of Papua New Guinea’s capital were told to stay home and troops were deployed to its streets on Monday, after a brutal election-related attack hospitalised two people. One victim sustained a traumatic
Citizens should cast their vote without fear of violence: PNG Police
Running in a pack, armed supporters with bush knives, iron bars and other weapons chased down and attacked two men outside the counting centre at Papua New Guinea’s Sir John Guise Stadium in Port Moresby Sunday
Solomon Airlines announces code-share service with Air Niugini
Solomon Airlines has announced its code-share flight services with Air Niugini between Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea will recommence next month. In a statement, Solomon Airlines announced the service which will
PNG price rises
The prices of goods and services in Papua New Guinea have continued to increase since the second quarter of 2021, according to the Bank South Pacific (BSP) Financial Group Ltd. The consumer price index (CPI) rating is
Porgera massacre shocks PNG
The district hospital in Porgera, Enga remains closed after a brutal massacre in Porgera town Tuesday afternoon in which 18 people were killed. The massacre has rocked Enga province and shocked Papua New Guinea.
No PNG election will be deemed as failed without evidence: Sinai
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai says no election will be deemed as failed unless a full report is given by security and electoral staff in the five electorates that have faced issues in the past
PNG election update: Seats declared, election violence
The ruling Pangu Pati has drawn first blood in the PNG General Elections 2022 with its leader and deputy leader retaining their seats on first count alone. Pangu has a head start with four MPs, James Marape (Tari Pori);
Vote buying is expected in PNG: Sinai
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has told media that vote buying and other corruption related offences are expected in any election in PNG. He said the 2022 National General Election is no exception,
PNG election update: Voting starts
Prime Minister James Marape cast his vote at Tari Urban yesterday on the first day of polling in the PNH election, saying he was confident he would come home victorious. He repeated that he will resign as a member of
PNG elections and the economy: Marape vs O’Neill
It is often said that PNG elections are fought on local issues, and this is no doubt the case. However, national issues have certainly featured prominently in this year’s election campaign in the run-up to voting,
Six candidates want to be PM in PNG
Former deputy prime minister Charles Abel is the latest politician to announce ambitions to be Papua New Guinea (PNG)’s 9th prime minister in the 11th Parliament after General Election 2022 (GE22). The others who have
PNG tops Pacific Mini Games
PNG tops Mini Pacific Games Team Papua New Guinea ended the Mini Pacific Games with flying colours, topping the medals tally with a total of 80 medals in Saipan, Northern Marianas. They returned with 33 gold, 28 silver
PNG foreign exchange dilemma
As the Papua New Guinea 2022 General Election is well underway, the International Monetary Fund and leading banks say PNG has failed to manage its foreign exchange problems well. IMF joins BSP Financial Limited
PNG election candidates demand fair polls
The impartiality of officials who have been appointed to manage the Papua New Guinea 2022 election in the National Capital District (NCD) has been questioned. In a first-of-its kind meeting in Port Moresby Tuesday,
Leaders of today: Declaration endorsed at youth forum in Rwanda
Young leaders representing 54 Commonwealth countries have presented a six-point action plan on youth development to Heads of Government gathered for a seminal meeting in Rwanda. The 25-page declaration makes
PNG ready for polling, coalition govt in the making
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai says all election materials for the 2022 General Election have been shipped to the provinces to prepare for polling. He said his office had started sending materials
Opinion: This year’s Pacific elections marginalise and isolate too many
As 2022 Pacific elections unfold, it is evident that a global decline in democracy is disadvantaging the most vulnerable. By Mere Nailatikau Election season is in the air. With Australia’s ballots counted,
PNG PM appeals for peaceful election
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to Papua New Guineans, especially those in Tari-Pori and Hela, to help ensure a peaceful General Election 2022 (GE22). “All have the right to campaign
Rugby League star Justin Olam re-commits with Storm
Papua New Guinea international Justin Olam has extended his contract with renowned NRL club, theMelbourne Storm. The re-signing is for the next 4 years, keeping him in Melbourne until at least the end of the 2026
PNG’s booming horticulture industry worth K3 billion
Papua New Guinea’s horticulture and fresh produce industry is estimated to be worth more than K3 billion (US$854 million) but there is potential for expansion, Fresh Produce Development Agency general manager Mark
