Politics of Papua New Guinea
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The politics of Papua New Guinea takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic multi-party system, whereby the prime minister is the head of government. Papua New Guinea is a
The Head of State and King of Papua New Guinea: Charles III since 9 September 2022
The Governor-General of Papua New Guinea: Bob Dadae since 28 February 2017
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea: James Marape since 30 May 2019
The Parliament building of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby
Bougainville, officially the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, is an autonomous region in Papua New Guinea. The largest island is Bougainville Island, while the region also includes Buka Island and a
Politics of Papua New Guinea
…Open" electorates representing districts, and 22 from province-level "Provincial" electorates (20 provinces, the National Capital District, and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville). Members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms. The most recent election was held in June to July of 2022. Members of Parliament are…
Replica of a traditional stake-house built by men from Toboroi, Bougainville Island
Australian soldiers hoisting the Union Jack at Kieta, Bougainville, following their capture of German New Guinea in 1914
American B-25 Mitchell bombers from the 42nd Bombardment Group over the Selay Peninsula of Bougainville, 1944
HMAS Wewak unloading an Australian Army truck during Operation Bel Isi