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...
Fiji’s 2022 General Election campaigns start today
Fiji’s official 2022 General Elections campaign period starts today – 26 April, 2022.
The Fijian Elections Office Monday launched the campaign guidelines detailing the do’s...
PNG election delayed by two weeks
The National General Elections 2022, will be delayed by two weeks, says Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner, Simon Sinai. He said this delay is...
Fiji deputy Supervisor of Elections appointed
The Fijian Elections Office has appointed Craig Rickards as Deputy Supervisor for the 2022 General Election.
While announcing the appointment, Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem...
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ADB rolls-out gender equality toolkit for PPP projects
Private and public companies that bid for contracts funded through the Asian Development Bank’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) can expect gender equality component requirements in...
Fiji raises concerns of climate finance for Pacific at ADB Annual Meeting
Innovative and well thought out green monetary policies like green and blue bonds are great to address climate action – but negligible when compared...
ADB positions itself as climate bank for the Asia Pacific region
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reformed and positioned itself as the climate bank for the Asia Pacific region.
And the bank has matched it...