6.2 million PNG voters enrol: Electoral Commissioner Sinai
Papua New Guinea will witness 6.2 million voters taking the polling booths from Saturday, 09 July.
Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai said the updated Common Roll...
Labor signals more aid to south-east Asia and accuses Scott Morrison of ‘bullying behaviour’...
Labor has flagged an increase in aid to south-east Asia while ramping up its attack on Scott Morrison by accusing him of “bullying” behaviour...
Fiji Opposition MP Nawaikula disqualified from contesting election
The seat of convicted SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula has become vacant and he has been disqualified from contesting Fiji's 2022 General Election.
Speaker of Parliament,...
Solomon Islands MPs to explain election deferment to constituents
All Members of Solomon Islands Parliament are expected to visit their constituencies to explain to their voters’ government’s intention to extend the current life...
PNG liquor ban for three months during election period
Papua New Guinea Police Minister William Onglo plans a three-month liquor ban to be imposed during the election period from 12 May to 29...
Two-week arms ultimatum: PNG Police Commissioner
Anyone caught with an illegal unlicensed firearm in Papua New Guinea, faces life in prison.
With nine days to go before the Issue of Writs,...
Australia election: Climate the most important security issue, say military and political leaders
By Nic Maclellan
As voters in Australia head to the polls on 21 May, there is increasing debate over the link between climate change...
Writ delay legal: PNG AG Dr Kwa
Papua New Guinea Justice and Attorney-General Department Secretary Dr Eric Kwa says the two-week delay in the issuance of election writs is within the...
Issue of writs on 12 May: PNG Electoral Commissioner Sinai
The writs for this year’s general election will be issued on 12 May, says Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai.
He told The National...
PNG Governor General to seek advice on election date change
Papua New Guinea Governor General Sir Bob Dadae is expected to announce if the 2022 National General Election will proceed as scheduled or deferred...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...