Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has officially announced a National Court ruling declaring the 2022 election for Kagua-Erave Open null and void, ordering a by-election to be held immediately. The Court found illegal practices including ballot box hijacking and stuffing with marked ballot papers, leading to the annulment of the election under Section 221 of the Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections. The Electoral Commission has been directed to conduct a by-election, and thos

#news : The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, today paid his final respects to the late Solan Mirisim during a solemn Lie-In-State ceremony and the late Minister’s last visit to the National Parliament. The tribute marked a significant moment as colleagues, parliamentary staff, and members of the public gathered to honour the life and service of the former Minister, whose body lay in state ahead of funeral proceedings. Prime Minister Marape reflected on Mirisim’s contribution to

Governor Allan Bird delivers a bold and powerful debate speech during today’s Parliament session, calling for real institutional reform and stronger systems across Papua New Guinea. In his thought-provoking address, Governor Bird highlights the urgent need to: Strengthen public institutions Reduce political interference Improve service delivery for ordinary Papua New Guineans Restore accountability in government departments He argues that fixing the system — not just changing the politics — is k