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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
This was an attempt to provide you with a current list of Cabinet members for the 2007 Cabinet.
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! Some Vice-Minister positions have changed recently (June - July 2005)
The table below should be current as of July 2005
A big thank you to Wendy Vere for help in updating this list
| - | NAME | MINISTERIAL PORTFOLIO | REMARK |
| 1 | Hon.Sir Michael Somare Kt,CMGC, CH, KStJ, MP | Prime Minister | |
| 2 | Hon Sir Moi Avei, KBE, MP | Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Petroleum | |
| 3 | Hon. Jeffrey Nape, MP | Speaker | |
| 4 | Hon. Bob Dadae, MP | Deputy Speaker | |
| 5 | Hon. Peter O'Neill, MP | Opposition Leader | |
| 6 | Hon. Bart Philemon, MP | Minister for Finance & Treasury | |
| 7 | Hon. Robert Kapaol, MP | Vice Minister for Finance & Treasury | |
| 8 | Hon. Paul Tiensten, MP | Minister for Trade & Industry | |
| 9 | Vacant | Vice Minister for Trade & Industry | Vacant |
| 10 | Hon. Sir Peter Barter, Kt, OBE, MP | Minister for Inter Government Relations | |
| 11 | Hon. Sir Rabbie Namaliu, KCMG, MP | Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
| 12 | Hon. Sinai Brown, MP | Minister for Public Service | |
| 13 | Hon. Lady Carol Kidu, DBE, MP | Minister for Community Development | |
| 14 | Hon. Arthur Somare, MP | Minister for National Planning and Monitoring | |
| 15 | Hon. Patrick Pruaitch, MP | Minister for Forestry | |
| 16 | Hon. Peter Laimo, MP | Minister for Education | |
| 17 | Hon. Don Polye, MP | Minister for Transport & Civil Aviation | |
| 18 | Hon. William Duma, MP | Minister for Environment & Conservation | |
| 19 | Hon. Bire Kimisopa, MP | Minister for Internal Security (Police) | |
| 20 | Hon. James Togel, MP | Vice Minister for Internal Security | |
| 21 | Hon. Brian Pulayasi, MP | Minister for Higher Educ,Resrch,Science and Technology | |
| 22 | Hon. Mark Maipakai, MP | Minister for Justice | |
| 23 | Hon. Puka Temu, MP | Minister for Lands & Physical Planning | |
| 24 | Hon. Ben Semri, MP | Minister for Fisheries | |
| 25 | Hon. David Basua, MP | Minister for Culture and Tourism | |
| 26 | Hon. Roy Biyama, MP | Minister for Labour & Industrial Relations | |
| 27 | Hon. Posi Menai, MP | Minister for Correctional Services | |
| 28 | Hon. Matthew Siune, MBE, MP | Minister for Agriculture & Livestock | |
| 29 | Hon. Gabriel Kapris, MP | Minister for Works | |
| 30 | Hon. Francis Kunai, MP | Vice Minister for Works | |
| 31 | Hon. Dr Puka Temu, MP | Minister for State Enterprises & Comm | |
| 32 | Hon. Matthew Gubag, MP | Minister for Defence | |
| 33 | Hon. Melchoir Pep, MP | Minister for Health | |
| 34 | Hon. Sir Moi Avei, MP | Minister for Petroleum & Energy (Also Deputy PM) | |
| 35 | Hon. Sam Akoitai, MP | Minister for Mining | |
| 36 | Hon. Atimeng Buhupe, MP | Minister for Housing | |
| GOVERNORS | |||
| NO. | NAME | PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR FOR: | REMARKS |
| 1 | Hon. Bill Skate, MP | National Capital District | |
| 2 | Hon. Alphonse Moroi, MP | Central Province | |
| 3 | Hon. Dr Bob Danaya, MP | Western/Fly Province | |
| 4 | Hon. Christopher Haiveta, MP | Gulf Province | |
| 5 | Hon. Timothy Neville, MP | Milne Bay Province | |
| 6 | Hon. Bani Hoivo, MP | Oro Province | |
| 7 | Hon. Luther Wenge, MP | Morobe Province | |
| 8 | Hon. James Yali, MP | Madang Province | |
| 9 | Hon. Henry Ariro, MP | East Sepik Province | |
| 10 | Hon. Carlos Yuni, MP | West Sepik Province | |
| 11 | Hon. Ian Ling Stuckey, MP | New Ireland Province | |
| 12 | Hon. Dr Jacob Jumugot, MP | Manus Province | |
| 13 | Hon. Leo Dion, MP | East New Britain Province | |
| 14 | Hon. Clement Nakmai, MP | West New Britain Province | |
| 15 | Hon. John Momis, MP | Bougainville Province | |
| 16 | Hon. Mal Kela Smith, MP | Eastern Highlands Province | |
| 17 | Hon. Peter Launa, MP | Simbu Province | |
| 18 | Hon. Paias Wingti, MP | Western Highlands Province | |
| 19 | Hon. Peter Ipatas, MP | Enga Province | |
| 20 | Hon. Hami Yawari, MP | Southern Highlands Province | |
The Full Cabinet(this is here for comaprison only it is not current) Michael 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.
| 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 |
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Updated 10 Aug 2011
