2017 PNG National Elections

Pacific observers note difficulty of elections in PNG

Deployed from June 19th till July 24th, the team has observed pre-polling, polling, and counting exercises.

The team notes the challenges in the development of comprehensive plans and strategies for: the procurement and deployment of election materials and equipment; communications and awareness; and the recruitment and training of polling officials, including a workforce of more than twenty thousand temporary electoral workers. 

VIDEO: Milne Bay governor declared

Sir John was declared yesterday evening at 6:30 after the 9th and final elimination of Robert Igara.

 

Caroline Ure with this report