Papua New Guinea
Pacific links: PNG’s election, Australia’s inconsistent approach, Manus and more
Over half the seats in Papua New Guinea's national election are still to be declared after more than two weeks of counting. Four of the country's provinces have seen violent…
PNG elections: EAC resignations suggest poor preparations
Papua New Guinea elections have frequently been marred by violence, allegations of foul play and complaints regarding electoral roll discrepancies. Against this background, any…
Commentary
Papua New Guinea set for costly, unpredictable poll
Originally published in the Nikkei Asian Review.
Jonathan Pryke
Predicting PNG’s election
The PNG national elections are upon us, and for a brief moment the attention of regional and global media will be focused on this vibrant and costly celebration of democracy. The…
The democratic project under review in PNG elections
In a few days' time, Papua New Guinea will begin a national election with the theme 'Your Choice, Protect the Democracy - Election 2017'. Less than 42 years since…
The Grand Chief of PNG, Somare, bids farewell
After 49 years representing the people of the East Sepik Province in the Papua New Guinea Parliament, the man who led PNG to Independence, the Grand Chief, Sir Michael Somare, has…
In PNG Highlands, conflict not limited to election season
As Papua New Guinea’s general elections approach, observers of the country are watching closely for signs the polls will trigger conflict, particularly in the volatile Highlands…
Harnessing Papua New Guinea’s rugby league obsession
You don't have to spend much time in Papua New Guinea to realise that the country is obsessed with rugby league. The atmosphere in Port Moresby on a State of Origin night could…
Book review: PNG, Australia’s Northern Shield?
Given the general gloom that seems to dominate contemporary Australian perceptions about Papua New Guinea’s ability to govern itself, it is refreshing to learn how mournfully…
Pacific links: Teresia Teawia, PNG’s budget, Fiji Times sedition charges and more
Following on from Tropical Cyclone Debbie, the Pacific region is slated to experience storm activity for the next few weeks. The Pacific has said a sad farewell to…