Cabinet of Papua New Guinea
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The Cabinet of Papua New Guinea functions as the policy and decision-making body of the executive branch within the government system of Papua New Guinea
. The Prime Minister and Ministers serve as members of the Cabinet.
having been hospitalised for a serious heart condition, leadership of the nation was vested in Deputy Prime Minister Sam Abal
in April 2011. In August, following a Cabinet reshuffle which had led three ministers to join the Opposition, the latter brought a successful motion of no confidence
in Abal's government. Parliament chose Peter O'Neill
to serve as Prime Minister.
O'Neill appointed the following Cabinet:
, the National Alliance
-led government headed by Sir Michael Somare was returned. The first Cabinet of the new government was announced on 29 August 2007.
The Cabinet contained 28 ministers. They were assisted by 12 parliamentary secretaries, who were not officially part of the Cabinet.
Media comment on the new cabinet focused on the demotion of the previous Deputy Prime Minister Don Polye
, the relatively low number of Highlands
MPs in Cabinet, and the potential for conflict of interest in the appointment of Belden Namah
, a forest landowner and principal of a company involved in logging in West Sepik Province
, as Forestry Minister.
The Opposition's shadow ministry was announced on 31 August 2007.
On 14 August 2009, Don Polye
was removed from his position as Member of Parliament, and Minister for Works, Transport & Civil Aviation, when the National Court determined that his victory in the 2007 general election
was invalid. The Prime Minister assumed responsibility for Polye's Transport and Works ministries as an interim measure until Polye's by-election is held on 9 November 2009, while Culture and Tourism Minister Charles Abel acquired the Civil Aviation ministerial portfolio.
In May 2010, Attorney-General and Justice Minister Allan Marat
, leader of the Melanesian Liberal Party
, publicly criticised aspects of government policy, and resigned upon being asked to do so by Prime Minister Michael Somare
. Ano Pala
, National Alliance Party
MP for Rigo, was appointed in his place.
This was the Cabinet as of February 2011. (The list of parliamentary secretaries is also accurate as of February 2011. The list of Shadow Ministers, however, is from September 2007.)
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
. The Prime Minister and Ministers serve as members of the Cabinet.
Current members of Cabinet
With Prime Minister Sir Michael SomareMichael Somare
Sir Michael Thomas Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KStJ, MP was Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 2002 to 2011; he had previously been Prime Minister from independence in 1975 until 1980 and again from 1982 until 1985. Somare's first two terms were as a member of the Pangu Party, but he then...
having been hospitalised for a serious heart condition, leadership of the nation was vested in Deputy Prime Minister Sam Abal
Sam Abal
Samuel Tei "Sam" Abal is a Papua New Guinean politician. Abal, who previously served as Foreign Minister from August 2007 to December 2010, became the Deputy Prime Minister of the country in a cabinet reshuffle by Michael Somare on 7 December 2010...
in April 2011. In August, following a Cabinet reshuffle which had led three ministers to join the Opposition, the latter brought a successful motion of no confidence
Motion of no confidence
A motion of no confidence is a parliamentary motion whose passing would demonstrate to the head of state that the elected parliament no longer has confidence in the appointed government.-Overview:Typically, when a parliament passes a vote of no...
in Abal's government. Parliament chose Peter O'Neill
Peter O'Neill
Peter Charles Paire O'Neill, CMG is the current Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. He is the leader of the People's National Congress and represents the constituency of Ialibu-Pangia.-Biography:...
to serve as Prime Minister.
O'Neill appointed the following Cabinet:
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| Prime Minister | Peter O'Neill Peter O'Neill Peter Charles Paire O'Neill, CMG is the current Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. He is the leader of the People's National Congress and represents the constituency of Ialibu-Pangia.-Biography:... |
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Belden Namah Belden Namah Belden Namah is a Papua New Guinean politician and former military officer.In the 1990s, he was an officer in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, with the rank of captain. He was involved in the aftermath of the Sandline affair in 1997... |
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| Minister for Agriculture & Livestock | Dr. Sir Puka Temu Puka Temu Sir Puka Temu, KBE, CMG is a Papua New Guinean politician. From 2007 to 2010, he was deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Lands, Physical Planning and Mining in the government led by Prime Minister Michael Somare. Temu is a member of the National Alliance Party. In July 2010, he spearheaded an... |
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| Minister for Bougainville Affairs | Steven Pirika | ||||
| Minister for Communication & Information Technology | Jim Miringtoro | ||||
| Minister for Community Development, Religion, & Family Affairs | Andrew Mald Andrew Mald Andrew Mald is a Papua New Guinean politician.He was first elected to the National Parliament in the 2007 general election, as independent MP for the Moresby North East Open constituency in the National Capital District, though he later joined the National Alliance Party, and sat as a government... |
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| Minister for Civil Aviation | Puri Ruing Puri Ruing Puri Ruing is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a Papua New Guinea Party member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of Dei Open. He previously represented the electorate from 1997 to 2002.... |
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| Minister for Correctional Services | Sai Sailon Beseo | ||||
| Minister for Defence | Guma Wau | ||||
| Minister for Education | Theo Zurenuoc Theo Zurenuoc Theo Zurenuoc is a Papua New Guinean politician.He was first elected to the National Parliament in the 2007 general election, as independent MP for Finschhafen District in Morobe Province, though he subsequently joined the People's Progress Party. He won the seat by defeating the incumbent, his... |
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| Minister for the Environment & Conservation | Thompson Harokaqveh | ||||
| Minister for Fisheries | Job Pomat | ||||
| Minister for Foreign Affairs & Immigration | Ano Pala Ano Pala Ano Pala MP is a Papua New Guinean politician. He is Member of Parliament for Rigo , and is a member of the National Alliance Party. In May 2010, he was appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice in Prime Minister Michael Somare's Cabinet, replacing Allan Marat who had resigned after... |
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| Minister for Health | Jamie Graham | ||||
| Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, & Technology | David Arore David Arore David Arore is a Papua New Guinean politician.He was first elected to the National Parliament in the 2007 general election, as MP for the Ijivitari Open constituency in Oro Province. Elected as an independent, he then joined the National Alliance Party and was appointed deputy Minister for... |
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| Minister for Housing & Urban Development | Ken Fairweather Ken Fairweather Ken Fairweather is a Papua New Guinean politician.He was first elected to the National Parliament in the 2007 general election, as independent MP for the Sumkar Open constituency in Madang Province, though he subsequently joined the People's National Congress Party. His election was notable as he... |
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| Minister for Implementation & Rural Development | Moses Maladina | ||||
| Minister for Intergovernment Relations & District Development | Mark Maipakai | ||||
| Minister for Internal Security | John Boito | ||||
| Minister for Justice | Allan Marat Allan Marat Allan S. M. Marat CBE is a Papua New Guinean politician. He served as Minister for Justice and Attorney General in Prime Minister Michael Somare's Cabinet from August 2007 to May 2010. In May 2010, he publicly stated that major mining projects in the country brought little benefit to local... |
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| Minister for Labour & Industrial Relations | Martin Aini | ||||
| Minister for Lands & Physical Planning | Luke Dekena | ||||
| Minister for Mining | Byron Chan | ||||
| Minister for National Planning | Sam Basil | ||||
| Minister for Petroleum & Energy | William Duma | ||||
| Minister for Public Enterprises | Sir Mekere Morauta Mekere Morauta Sir Mekere Morauta, KCMG is a Papua New Guinean political figure. He served as the sixth Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea between 1999 and 2002, and later as Leader of the Opposition. He is the sitting member for Moresby North-West in the national parliament, and he was until recently the... |
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| Minister for Public Service | Bart Philemon | ||||
| Minister for Sports | Sali Subam Sali Subam Sali Subam is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a National Alliance member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of South Fly Open. Subam first contested the electorate at the 2002 general election, but lost to People's National... |
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| Minister for Tourism, Art & Culture | Benjamin Philip | ||||
| Minister for Trade, Commerce & Industry | Charles Abel | ||||
| Minister for Transport & Works | Francis Awesa | ||||
| Minister for the Treasury & Finance | Don Polye Don Polye Don Polye is a Papua New Guinean politician from Enga Province. He was the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation from July 2006 to August 2009. Sir Michael Somare, the Prime Minister, appointed Polye to that position in July 2006 as part of a Cabinet reshuffle... |
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| Minister for Public Service | Bart Philemon | ||||
| Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Constitutional Matters | Wake Goi | ||||
Somare Cabinet 2007-2011
In the 2007 general electionPapua New Guinean general election, 2007
General elections were held in Papua New Guinea from 30 June 2007 to 14 July 2007.For the first time, the election did not use first past the post , but rather Limited Preferential Voting, in which voters number...
, the National Alliance
National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea)
The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance...
-led government headed by Sir Michael Somare was returned. The first Cabinet of the new government was announced on 29 August 2007.
The Cabinet contained 28 ministers. They were assisted by 12 parliamentary secretaries, who were not officially part of the Cabinet.
Media comment on the new cabinet focused on the demotion of the previous Deputy Prime Minister Don Polye
Don Polye
Don Polye is a Papua New Guinean politician from Enga Province. He was the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation from July 2006 to August 2009. Sir Michael Somare, the Prime Minister, appointed Polye to that position in July 2006 as part of a Cabinet reshuffle...
, the relatively low number of Highlands
Highlands Region
-Subdivision:The Region is administratively divided into five provinces:* Southern Highlands* Enga Province* Western Highlands* Simbu* Eastern Highlands-See also:* Provinces of Papua New Guinea...
MPs in Cabinet, and the potential for conflict of interest in the appointment of Belden Namah
Belden Namah
Belden Namah is a Papua New Guinean politician and former military officer.In the 1990s, he was an officer in the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, with the rank of captain. He was involved in the aftermath of the Sandline affair in 1997...
, a forest landowner and principal of a company involved in logging in West Sepik Province
Sandaun
Sandaun Province, officially West Sepik Province, is the north-westernmost province of Papua New Guinea. It covers an area of 36,300 km² and has a population of 185,741 . The capital is Vanimo...
, as Forestry Minister.
The Opposition's shadow ministry was announced on 31 August 2007.
On 14 August 2009, Don Polye
Don Polye
Don Polye is a Papua New Guinean politician from Enga Province. He was the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation from July 2006 to August 2009. Sir Michael Somare, the Prime Minister, appointed Polye to that position in July 2006 as part of a Cabinet reshuffle...
was removed from his position as Member of Parliament, and Minister for Works, Transport & Civil Aviation, when the National Court determined that his victory in the 2007 general election
Papua New Guinean general election, 2007
General elections were held in Papua New Guinea from 30 June 2007 to 14 July 2007.For the first time, the election did not use first past the post , but rather Limited Preferential Voting, in which voters number...
was invalid. The Prime Minister assumed responsibility for Polye's Transport and Works ministries as an interim measure until Polye's by-election is held on 9 November 2009, while Culture and Tourism Minister Charles Abel acquired the Civil Aviation ministerial portfolio.
In May 2010, Attorney-General and Justice Minister Allan Marat
Allan Marat
Allan S. M. Marat CBE is a Papua New Guinean politician. He served as Minister for Justice and Attorney General in Prime Minister Michael Somare's Cabinet from August 2007 to May 2010. In May 2010, he publicly stated that major mining projects in the country brought little benefit to local...
, leader of the Melanesian Liberal Party
Melanesian Liberal Party
The Melanesian Liberal Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 2 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections.Following the 2007 election, it initially supported Prime Minister Michael Somare's government, as Party leader Allan Marat was appointed Attorney-General and...
, publicly criticised aspects of government policy, and resigned upon being asked to do so by Prime Minister Michael Somare
Michael Somare
Sir Michael Thomas Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KStJ, MP was Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 2002 to 2011; he had previously been Prime Minister from independence in 1975 until 1980 and again from 1982 until 1985. Somare's first two terms were as a member of the Pangu Party, but he then...
. Ano Pala
Ano Pala
Ano Pala MP is a Papua New Guinean politician. He is Member of Parliament for Rigo , and is a member of the National Alliance Party. In May 2010, he was appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice in Prime Minister Michael Somare's Cabinet, replacing Allan Marat who had resigned after...
, National Alliance Party
National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea)
The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance...
MP for Rigo, was appointed in his place.
This was the Cabinet as of February 2011. (The list of parliamentary secretaries is also accurate as of February 2011. The list of Shadow Ministers, however, is from September 2007.)
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Sir Michael Somare Michael Somare Sir Michael Thomas Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KStJ, MP was Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 2002 to 2011; he had previously been Prime Minister from independence in 1975 until 1980 and again from 1982 until 1985. Somare's first two terms were as a member of the Pangu Party, but he then... |
East Sepik East Sepik East Sepik is a province in Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Wewak. East Sepik has an estimated population of 343,180 people and is roughly 42,800 km square in size.-History:... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
Sir Mekere Morauta Mekere Morauta Sir Mekere Morauta, KCMG is a Papua New Guinean political figure. He served as the sixth Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea between 1999 and 2002, and later as Leader of the Opposition. He is the sitting member for Moresby North-West in the national parliament, and he was until recently the... (PNGP) |
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Sam Abal Sam Abal Samuel Tei "Sam" Abal is a Papua New Guinean politician. Abal, who previously served as Foreign Minister from August 2007 to December 2010, became the Deputy Prime Minister of the country in a cabinet reshuffle by Michael Somare on 7 December 2010... |
Enga Enga Province Enga refers to both an ethnic group located in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and the province in which they are the majority ethnic group.-Physical geography:... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
(Transport, Civil Aviation, Works) Tony Puana Tony Puana Tony Puana is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a New Generation Party member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the Kandrian-Gloucester Open electorate. Puana, who comes from the village of Kilenge in the Cape Gloucester region, defeated People's... (NGP New Generation Party (Papua New Guinea) The New Generation Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 4 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... ) |
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Peter O'Neill | Southern Highlands | PNC People's National Congress Party The People's National Congress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. Its former leader Bill Skate served as prime minister from 1997 to 1999 and as speaker of Parliament from 2002 to 2004. Skate died in 2006 and the party is now led by Peter O’Neill.... |
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Don Polye Don Polye Don Polye is a Papua New Guinean politician from Enga Province. He was the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation from July 2006 to August 2009. Sir Michael Somare, the Prime Minister, appointed Polye to that position in July 2006 as part of a Cabinet reshuffle... |
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Moses Maladina | RDP Rural Development Party The Rural Development Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 4 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... |
Anthony Nene | Isaac Joseph Isaac Joseph Isaac Joseph is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a New Generation Party member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of Mendi Open.... (NGP New Generation Party (Papua New Guinea) The New Generation Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 4 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... ) |
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Fidelis Semoso | East Sepik East Sepik East Sepik is a province in Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Wewak. East Sepik has an estimated population of 343,180 people and is roughly 42,800 km square in size.-History:... |
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(Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration) Sali Subam Sali Subam Sali Subam is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a National Alliance member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of South Fly Open. Subam first contested the electorate at the 2002 general election, but lost to People's National... (NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... ) |
(Bougainville) Koni Iguan Koni Iguan Koni Iguan is a Papua New Guinea politician. He is the member of parliament for the Markham Open constituency and is a member of the People's Labor Party... (PLP People's Labour Party (Papua New Guinea) The People's Labour Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea.At the last legislative elections, 30 June–14 July 2007, the party won 2 seats .... ) |
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James Marape | NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
David Arore David Arore David Arore is a Papua New Guinean politician.He was first elected to the National Parliament in the 2007 general election, as MP for the Ijivitari Open constituency in Oro Province. Elected as an independent, he then joined the National Alliance Party and was appointed deputy Minister for... (NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... ) |
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Paul Tiensten | East New Britain East New Britain East New Britain is a province of Papua New Guinea, on the north-eastern part of the island of New Britain and it also includes the Duke of York Islands. The capital of the province is Kokopo, not far from the old capital of Rabaul, which was largely destroyed in the 1994 volcanic eruption... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
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Gabriel Kapris | East Sepik East Sepik East Sepik is a province in Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Wewak. East Sepik has an estimated population of 343,180 people and is roughly 42,800 km square in size.-History:... |
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Bonny Oveyara (PPP People's Progress Party The People's Progress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It is led by Sir Julius Chan, and has 4 of 109 seats in parliament.It was founded in 1968 by Chan, who was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982 and 1994 to 1997. Chan’s second government was brought down by the Sandline Affair and... ) |
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William Duma | Western Highlands Western Highlands (Papua New Guinea) Western Highlands is a province of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital is Mount Hagen. The province covers an area of 8,500 km², and there are 440,025 inhabitants , making the Western Highlands one of the most densely populated provinces. Tea and coffee are grown in the Western Highlands... |
URP United Resources Party The United Resources Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 5 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... |
Francis Potabe Mulungu (NGP New Generation Party (Papua New Guinea) The New Generation Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 4 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... ) |
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Andrew Kumbakor | West Sepik Sandaun Sandaun Province, officially West Sepik Province, is the north-westernmost province of Papua New Guinea. It covers an area of 36,300 km² and has a population of 185,741 . The capital is Vanimo... |
Pangu Pangu Party The Pangu Party or Papua and Niugini Union Pati is a political party in Papua New Guinea.It was founded in 1968 by Michael Somare, who served as prime minister of Papua New Guinea as the leader of the Pangu Party from 1972 to 1980 and from 1982 to 1985... |
Theo Zurenouc (PPP People's Progress Party The People's Progress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It is led by Sir Julius Chan, and has 4 of 109 seats in parliament.It was founded in 1968 by Chan, who was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982 and 1994 to 1997. Chan’s second government was brought down by the Sandline Affair and... ) |
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Bob Dadae | Morobe Morobe Province Morobe Province is a province on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital, and largest city, is Lae. The province covers 34,500 km², including 719 km² maritime area, with a population of 539,725... |
UP United Party (Papua New Guinea) The United Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea.There were attempts in 1964 to 1968 in formation of political parties. A meeting was held in Port Moresby and a Territory Country Party, organized along the Australian Country Party was formed in 1967.... |
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Paru Aihi | PNGP | Jack Cameron (PDM People's Democratic Movement The People's Democratic Movement is a political party in Papua New Guinea.It was founded by Paias Wingti in 1985, after his faction left the Pangu Party. Wingti served as prime minister from 1985 to 1988 and from 1992 to 1994... ) |
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Sir Arnold Amet Arnold Amet Sir Arnold Amet is a Papua New Guinean politician.He was the Governor of Madang Province from November 2007 to December 2010, whereupon he resigned the position to be appointed Minister for Justice and Attorney General in Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare's Cabinet... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
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Dame Carol Kidu Carol Kidu Dame Carol Kidu, Lady Kidu, DBE is an Australian-born Papua New Guinean politician. She is the only current female member of Parliament, and served as Minister for Community Development under Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare from 2002 to 2011... |
NCD | MA Melanesian Alliance Party The Melanesian Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party was co-founded by John Momis and John Kaputin in the late 1970s. At the last legislative elections, 15-29 June 2002, the party is said to have won 3 of 109 seats. The party won only 1 seat of the 109 seats in the... |
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Arthur Somare Arthur Somare The Honourable Arthur Somare is a Member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea. He represents the electorate of Angoram Open in East Sepik province.... |
East Sepik East Sepik East Sepik is a province in Papua New Guinea. Its capital is Wewak. East Sepik has an estimated population of 343,180 people and is roughly 42,800 km square in size.-History:... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
David Arore David Arore David Arore is a Papua New Guinean politician.He was first elected to the National Parliament in the 2007 general election, as MP for the Ijivitari Open constituency in Oro Province. Elected as an independent, he then joined the National Alliance Party and was appointed deputy Minister for... |
Sir Mekere Morauta Mekere Morauta Sir Mekere Morauta, KCMG is a Papua New Guinean political figure. He served as the sixth Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea between 1999 and 2002, and later as Leader of the Opposition. He is the sitting member for Moresby North-West in the national parliament, and he was until recently the... (PNGP) |
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Ano Pala Ano Pala Ano Pala MP is a Papua New Guinean politician. He is Member of Parliament for Rigo , and is a member of the National Alliance Party. In May 2010, he was appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice in Prime Minister Michael Somare's Cabinet, replacing Allan Marat who had resigned after... |
Central Central Province (Papua New Guinea) Central Province is a province in Papua New Guinea located on the southern coast of the country. It has a population of 183,983 people and is in size. The seat of government of Central Province, which is located within the National Capital District outside the province, is the Port Moresby suburb... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
Puri Ruing Puri Ruing Puri Ruing is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a Papua New Guinea Party member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of Dei Open. He previously represented the electorate from 1997 to 2002.... (PNGP) |
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Benny Allan | Eastern Highlands | URP United Resources Party The United Resources Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 5 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... |
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Philemon Embel | Southern Highlands | Pangu Pangu Party The Pangu Party or Papua and Niugini Union Pati is a political party in Papua New Guinea.It was founded in 1968 by Michael Somare, who served as prime minister of Papua New Guinea as the leader of the Pangu Party from 1972 to 1980 and from 1982 to 1985... |
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Sani Rambi Sani Rambi Sani Rambi is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a National Alliance member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the Baiyer-Mul Open electorate. Rambi, a businessman from Mount Hagen, defeated People's Democratic Movement MP Kuri Kingal, who had been... |
Western Highlands | NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
Sam Basil (PPP People's Progress Party The People's Progress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It is led by Sir Julius Chan, and has 4 of 109 seats in parliament.It was founded in 1968 by Chan, who was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982 and 1994 to 1997. Chan’s second government was brought down by the Sandline Affair and... ) |
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Sasa Zibe | Morobe Morobe Province Morobe Province is a province on the northern coast of Papua New Guinea. The provincial capital, and largest city, is Lae. The province covers 34,500 km², including 719 km² maritime area, with a population of 539,725... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
(Health) Yawa Silupa (NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... ) |
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Mark Maipakai | Gulf Gulf Province Gulf Province is a province of Papua New Guinea located on the southern coast. The provincial capital is Kerema. The 34,500 km² province is dominated by mountains, lowland river deltas, and grassland flood plains, the Kikori, Turama, Purari and Vailala rivers all meet the sea known as the... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
Byron Chan (PPP People's Progress Party The People's Progress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It is led by Sir Julius Chan, and has 4 of 109 seats in parliament.It was founded in 1968 by Chan, who was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982 and 1994 to 1997. Chan’s second government was brought down by the Sandline Affair and... ) |
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Ben Semri | Madang Madang Province Madang is a province on the northern coast of mainland Papua New Guinea. The province has many of the country's highest peaks, active volcanoes and its biggest mix of languages... |
PAP People's Action Party (Papua New Guinea) The People's Action Party is a right-of-centre political party in Papua New Guinea.At the legislative elections in June 2002, the party won 5 out of 109 seats in total . At the last legislative elections, in June and July 2007, the party won 6 seats. It supports the government of Prime Minister... |
Sam Basil (PPP People's Progress Party The People's Progress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It is led by Sir Julius Chan, and has 4 of 109 seats in parliament.It was founded in 1968 by Chan, who was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982 and 1994 to 1997. Chan’s second government was brought down by the Sandline Affair and... ) |
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Timothy Bonga | NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
Isaac Joseph Isaac Joseph Isaac Joseph is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a New Generation Party member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of Mendi Open.... (NGP New Generation Party (Papua New Guinea) The New Generation Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 4 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... ) |
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Tony Aimo | East Sepik | PAP People's Action Party (Papua New Guinea) The People's Action Party is a right-of-centre political party in Papua New Guinea.At the legislative elections in June 2002, the party won 5 out of 109 seats in total . At the last legislative elections, in June and July 2007, the party won 6 seats. It supports the government of Prime Minister... |
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Patrick Tammur | East New Britain East New Britain East New Britain is a province of Papua New Guinea, on the north-eastern part of the island of New Britain and it also includes the Duke of York Islands. The capital of the province is Kokopo, not far from the old capital of Rabaul, which was largely destroyed in the 1994 volcanic eruption... |
NA National Alliance Party (Papua New Guinea) The National Alliance Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It was founded in 1995 by Bernard Narokobi, Moi Avei, Bart Philemon and Masket Iangalio, who invited Sir Michael Somare to lead them to the 1997 elections after he had been sacked as leader of the Pangu Party.National Alliance... |
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Job Pomat | Manus Manus Province Manus Province is the smallest province in Papua New Guinea with a land area of 2,100 km², but with more than 220,000 km² of water. The capital of the province is Lorengau and the total population is 43,387 .... |
PNC People's National Congress Party The People's National Congress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. Its former leader Bill Skate served as prime minister from 1997 to 1999 and as speaker of Parliament from 2002 to 2004. Skate died in 2006 and the party is now led by Peter O’Neill.... |
Koni Iguan Koni Iguan Koni Iguan is a Papua New Guinea politician. He is the member of parliament for the Markham Open constituency and is a member of the People's Labor Party... (PLP People's Labour Party (Papua New Guinea) The People's Labour Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea.At the last legislative elections, 30 June–14 July 2007, the party won 2 seats .... ) |
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Francis Potape | URP United Resources Party The United Resources Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 5 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... |
Koni Iguan Koni Iguan Koni Iguan is a Papua New Guinea politician. He is the member of parliament for the Markham Open constituency and is a member of the People's Labor Party... (PLP People's Labour Party (Papua New Guinea) The People's Labour Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea.At the last legislative elections, 30 June–14 July 2007, the party won 2 seats .... ) |
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Guma Wau | URP United Resources Party The United Resources Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. The party won 5 out of 109 seats in the 2007 General Elections... |
Byron Chan (PPP People's Progress Party The People's Progress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It is led by Sir Julius Chan, and has 4 of 109 seats in parliament.It was founded in 1968 by Chan, who was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982 and 1994 to 1997. Chan’s second government was brought down by the Sandline Affair and... ) |
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Benjamin Popanawa | NA National Alliance Party "National Alliance Party" can be one of the following political parties:*National Alliance Party *National Alliance Party... |
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Lucas Dekene | NA National Alliance Party "National Alliance Party" can be one of the following political parties:*National Alliance Party *National Alliance Party... |
(Lands and Physical Planning) Theo Zurenouc (PPP People's Progress Party The People's Progress Party is a political party in Papua New Guinea. It is led by Sir Julius Chan, and has 4 of 109 seats in parliament.It was founded in 1968 by Chan, who was Prime Minister from 1980 to 1982 and 1994 to 1997. Chan’s second government was brought down by the Sandline Affair and... ) |
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John Pundari | People's Party | Francis Awesa (PNGP) | ||