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10 Aug 2011
[ Return to Papua New Guinea Gossip | Papua New Guinea links ]There are many political parties, but party allegiances are weak. Winning candidates are usually courted in efforts to forge the majority needed to form a government, and allegiances are fluid. No single party has yet (2011) won enough seats to form a government in its own right. Party allegiances change at the drop of a hat.
As part of the service of the Papua New Guinea Gossip newsletter I'll attempt to provide you with a current list of Cabinet members but be warned this can and does change.
August 2011
In August 2011 sixteen relatively unknown MPs were allocated their first ministerial portfolios in the new Government of Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. -- http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20110809/news01.htm -- A complete list is shown below.
Peter O’Neill - Prime Minister
Belden Namah - Deputy Prime Minister; Forestry and Climate Change
Don Polye - Treasury and Finance
Sam Basil - National Planning
Bart Philemon - Public Service
William Duma - Petroleum and Energy
Ken Fairweather - Housing and Urban Development
Moses Maladina - Implementation and Rural Development
Charles Abel - Trade, Commerce and Industry
David Arore - Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology
Dr Allan Marat - Attorney-General and Justice
John Boito - Internal Security
Guma Wau - Defence
Sai Sailon Beseo - Correctional Services
Job Pomat - Fisheries
Ano Pala - Foreign Affairs and Immigration
Sir Mekere Morauta - Public Enterprises
Theo Zurenuoc - Education
Sir Puka Temu - Agriculture and Livestock
Thompson Harokaqveh - Environment and Conservation
Sali Subam - Sports
Martin Aini - Labour and Industrial Relations
Byron Chan - Mining
Jim Miringtoro - Communication and Information Technology
Steven Kama Pirika - Bougainville Affairs
Andrew Mald - Community Development; Religion and Family Affairs
Mark Maipakai - Inter-Government Relations and District Development
Francis Awesa - Transport and Works
Puri Ruing - Civil Aviation
Lucas Dekena - Lands and Physical Planning
Jamie Maxtone-Graham - Health
Benjamin Philip - Tourism, Arts and Culture
Wake Goi - Assisting the Prime Minister on Constitutional Matters
The initial 2007 Cabinet was
Portfolio Minister Minister's province Minister's party Parliamentary secretary Opposition shadow minister
- Prime Minister
- Minister for Autonomy and Autonomous Region (Bougainville)
Sir Michael Somare East Sepik NA (Bougainville) Fidelis Semoso
- Sir Mekere Morauta (PNGP)
- (Bougainville) Koni Iguan (PLP)
- Deputy Prime Minister
- Lands and Physical Planning
- Mining
Dr Puka Temu Central NA Ano Pala
- (Lands and Physical Planning) Theo Zurenouc (PPP)
- (Mining) Francis Awesa (PNGP)
- Finance and Treasury
Patrick Pruaitch West Sepik NA Benjamin Poponawa Bart Philemon (NGP)
- Forestry
Belden Namah West Sepik NA Isaac Joseph (NGP)
- Transport
- Civil Aviation
- Works
Don Polye Enga NA James Marabe Tony Puana (NGP)
- National Planning and District Development
Paul Tiensten East New Britain NA Philip Kikala Paru Aihi (PNGP)
- Commerce and Industry
Gabriel Kapris East Sepik PAP Bonny Oveyara (PPP)
- Public Service
Peter O'Neill Southern Highlands PNC Anthony Nene Isaac Joseph (NGP)
- Higher Education
- Research, Science and Technology
Michael Ogio Bougainville PDM Jack Cameron Ferao Orimyo (PNGP)
- Justice and Attorney-General
Allan Marat East New Britain MLP
- Petroleum and Energy
William Duma Western Highlands URP Francis Potabe Mulungu (NGP)
- Housing and Urban Development
Andrew Kumbakor West Sepik Pangu Theo Zurenouc (PPP)
- Defence
Bob Dadae Morobe UP
- Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration
Sam Abal Enga NA Sali Subam
- Information and Communication
Patrick Tammur East New Britain Ind
- Community Development
- Women
- Religion
- Sports
Dame Carol Kidu NCD MA
- Education
Michael Laimo Bougainville NA David Arore Ferao Orimyo (PNGP)
- Public Enterprise
Arthur Somare East Sepik NA Sir Mekere Morauta (PNGP)
- Agriculture and Livestock
John Tongri Hickey Madang NA Jim Simatab Puri Ruing (PNGP)
- Environment and Conservation
Benny Allan Eastern Highlands URP Roy Biyama
- Culture and Tourism
Charles Abel Milne Bay Ind Byron Chan (PPP)
- Minister for State Assisting the PM on Constitutional Matters
Philemon Embel Southern Highlands Pangu Sir Mekere Morauta (PNGP)
- Labour and Industrial Relations
Mark Maipakai Gulf NA Sam Basil (PPP)
- Health and HIV/AIDS
Sasa Zibe Morobe NA Yawa Silupa
- Internal Security
Sani Rambi Western Highlands NA Byron Chan (PPP)
- Fisheries
Ben Semri Madang PAP Sam Basil (PPP)
- Correctional Services
Tony Aimo East Sepik PAP
- Inter-Government Relations
Job Pomat Manus PNC Koni Iguan (PLP) This, as you may well be aware, is no mean feat and I would imagine the list will be out of date the moment it is published! For a list of politcial parties please visit -- http://www.ippcc.gov.pg/parties.htm
The Full CabinetMichael Somare Govt (Aug 2002) |
|
| Sir Michael Somare | Prime Minister |
| Dr Allan Marat | DPM and Minister for Trade and Industry |
| Lady Carol Kidu | Minister for Welfare and Social Development |
| Bart Bhilemon | Finance/Treasury |
| Dr Puka Temu | Public Service |
| Sinai Brown | National Planning and Monitoring |
| Patrick Pruaitch | Forestry |
| Sir Peter Barter | Inter-Government Relations |
| Michael Laimo | Education |
| Don Polye | Transport and Civil Aviation |
| Sasa Zibe | Minister for Environment and Conservation |
| Yawa Silupe | Internal Security (Police/CIS) |
| Alphonse Morial Willie | Science and Technology |
| Mark Maipakai | Justice |
| Robert Kapaol | Lands and Physical Planning |
| Andrew Baing | Fisheries |
| Alois King | Culture and Tourism |
| Peter O'Neill | Labour and Industrial Relations |
| Peter Oresi | Correctional Services |
| Moses Maladina | Agriculture and Livestock |
| Gabriel Kapris | Works |
| Ben Semri | Communications and Information |
| Yarka Kappa | Defence |
| Melchior Pep | Health |
| Sir Moi Avei | Petroleum and Energy |
| Sam Akoitai | Mining |
| Sir Rabbie Namaliu | Foreign Affairs and Immigration |
| Yuntuvi Bao | Housing |
Caretaker Government (2002 Elections)
- Sir Michael Somare (Prime Minister),
- Dr Allan Marat (Deputy Prime Minister, Justice, Police and Trade and Industry),
- Sir Moi Avei (Petroleum and Energy, Health and Civil Aviation),
- Bart Philemon (Treasury, Finance, Privatisation and Agriculture),
- Dr Puka Temu (National Planning and Monitoring, Provincial Affairs, Works and Transport),
- Michael Nali (Public Service and Fisheries),
- Gabriel Kapris (Education, Science and Technology, Defence, Forestry and Housing),
- Sam Akoitai (Mining, CIS and Environment and Conservation),
- Melchior Pep (Communication, Tourism and Culture and Labour and Employment).
The new government should be known by 12 Aug 2002.
| Party | Declared | Interim (Partial) | Possible |
| National Alliance Party | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| People’s Democratic Movement | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| People’s Progress Party | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Papua and Niugini Union Pati | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Melanesian Alliance Party | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| People’s Labour Party | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Pan Melanesian Congress Party | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| People’s National Congress Party | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Democratic Party | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Pipol First Party | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Advance PNG Party | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nation Transformation Party | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| National Vision for Humanity Party | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| One People Party | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| PNG First Party | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rural Pipol's Pati | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| United Party | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| United Resources Party | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Papua New Guinea National Party | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| National Front Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Party for Justice and Dignity | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| People’s Solidarity Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| PNG Revival Party | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Economic Endeavour Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Human Rights Protection Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Liberal Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melanesian Labour Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Melanesian People’s Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People’s Destiny & Development Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People’s Development Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People’s First Conservative Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People’s Freedom Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People’s Heritage Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People’s Resources Awareness Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| People’s Welfare Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PNG Country Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PNG Greens Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PNG Integrity Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PNG Labour Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Simple Peoples Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| True Peoples Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yumi Reform Party | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Governor General | Sir Silas Atopare |
| Prime Minister | Sir Mekere Morauta |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Mao Zeming |
| Agriculture and Livestock | Mao Zeming (was Ted Diro) |
| Bougainville Affairs | Sir Michael Somare |
| Communication and Information | Peter Waieng |
| Corporation and Privatisation | Vincent Auali |
| Correctional Services | Wes Maicah (was Mathias Karani) |
| Culture and Tourism | Andrew Baing |
| Defence | Muki Taranupi |
| Education | John Waiko |
| Environment and Conservation | Herowa Agiwa (was William Ebenosi) |
| Finance | Sir Mekere Morauta |
| Fisheries | Ron Ganarafo |
| Foreign Affairs | Sir Michael Somare |
| Forests | Michael Ogio |
| Health | Ludger Mond |
| Home Affairs | Andrew Kumbakor |
| Housing and Urban Resettlement | John Kamb |
| Justice | Kilroy Genia |
| Labour and Employment | Chris Haiveta |
| Lands and Physical Planning | John Pundari |
| Mining | Sir John Kaputin |
| Petroleum and Energy | Tommy Tomscoll |
| Planning and Implementation | Moi Avei |
| Police | Mathias Karani |
| Province and Local Govt. Affairs | Andrew Kumbakor |
| Public Service | Iairo Lasaro |
| Rural Development | William Ebenosi |
| Tourism | Herowa Agiwa |
| Trade and Industry | Michael Nali |
| Transport and Civil Aviation | Bart Philemon |
| Treasury and Planning | Sir Mekere Morauta |
| Women | ?? |
| Works and Implementation | Alfred Pogo (was Mao Zeming) |
| Attorney General | Michael Gene |
| Leader of the Opposition | Bill Skate |
| Prime Minister | Bill Skate |
| Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer | Iairo Lasaro |
| Petroleum and Gas | Sir Rabbie Namaliu |
| Foreign Affairs and Trade | Roy Yaki |
| Fisheries | Sir Mekere Morauta |
| Defence | Peter Waieng |
| Public Enterprises, Communications and assisting the PM | Dr Fabian Pok |
| Commerce and Industry and assisting the PM | Ian Ling-Stuckey |
| Public Service | Pila Niningi (Ousted by Peter Peipul 28th Oct) |
| Churches, Family Affairs and Non Government Organisations | Andrew Kumbakor |
| Housing | Mao Zeming |
| Transport | Vincent Auali |
| Civil Aviation | Kala Swokin |
| Works and Implementation | Yauwe Riyong |
| Provincial Affairs and Local Level Affairs | Simon Kaumi |
| Mining | Masket Iangalio |
| CIS and Police | Thomas Pelika |
| Lands | Viviso Seravo |
| Minister for Bougainville | Sam Akoitai |
| Finance and Internal Affairs | Dibara Yagabo |
| Health | Ludger Mond |
| Justice | Pastor Jacob Wama |
| Youth and Employment | Mathias Karanai |
| Education | Muki Taranupi |
| Forest | Peter Arul |
| Agriculture and Livestock | Tukape Masani |
| Environment and Conservation | Herowa Agiwa |
| Rural Development | Jimson Sauk |
Created 25 Oct 1997
Updated 10 Aug
2011
