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

Breaking News from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 — Governor Garry Juffa delivers a bold and passionate speech in Parliament on October 29, 2025, calling for urgent reforms to strengthen the public sector, protect Papua New Guinea’s national interests, and stop foreign exploitation of the country’s natural wealth. In his powerful address, Juffa warns about corruption, foreign influence, and transnational crimes draining billions from PNG’s economy — and calls for a strong, independent, and accountable pu

Papua New Guinea is grappling with a severe resurgence of HIV, prompting the government to declare a national HIV crisis. New data reveals a doubling of new infections since 2010, with an estimated 30 people contracting the virus daily in 2024, totalling approximately 11,000 new cases last year alone. Read the full story: https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/papua-new-guinea-declares-national-hiv-crisis-as-cases-surge-/105469526 | ABC Pacific