CENTRAL

Reference no

026

Name

YAGABO, Dibara

Date of birth :

1959

Electorate :

Rigo Open

Party Affiliation :

Papua New Guinea First Party

Personal

Was educated to Grade 10 level at Mount Diamond High School and left school in 1980. He was a businessman since leaving school. He established Landscape Gardening Pty Ltd in 1980. Prior to June 1992 general election he was self employed.

Parliament History:

First elected, 5th National Parliament in 1992 General Elections for the Rigo Open seat. September 1994 appointed Shadow Minister for Public Service, Labour and Employment. June 1997 re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Minister for Works from July-December 1997. Appointed Minister for Finance, December 1997-December 1998, then Minister for Provincial Affairs and Local-Level Governments.

Current post(s) :

Minister for Provincial Affairs and Local-Level Governments, Dec'98-.

Reference no

054

Name

GENIA, Kilroy Koire

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Abau Open

Party Affiliation :

Papua New Guinea First Party

Personal

Holds a post graduate diploma in social ecology from West Sydney University, Australia. Was senior lands officer in the lands department before successfully contesting the by-election for Abau open seat in September 1993.

Parliament History:

First elected to 5th National Parliament in a by-election in October 1993 after the death of his brother Jack Genia in July 1993. Appointed Vice-Minister for Mining and Petroleum, September 1994. July 1995-July 1997, served as Minister for Public Service. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, July 1997-December 1997. Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs and Renewable Resources briefly in July 1998 before joining the Papua New Guinea First Party in government..

Current post(s):

Select Committee on Independent Commission Against Corruption, Apr'98-.

Reference no

067

Name

AVEI, Moi

Date of birth :

24/10/1946

Electorate :

Kairuku-Hiri Open

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Mr Moi Avei was born on 24 October 1946 in Boera village, Central Provine. He is married with four children. Mr Avei attended Ipswich Grammar School, Queensland, Australia and then gained a Bachelor of Social work from the University of Queensland. He was director of Child Welfare from 1972 to 1973; advisor to the Prime Minister, Sir Michael Somare, from 1973-1975; then businessman from 1975-1982 and advisor to the Opposition until 1985. He contested the 1987 general election but was unsuccessful. Mr Avei was advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Akoka Doi, from 1988 to 1991. Prior to the June 1992 General Election Mr Avei was a consultant.

Parliament History:

First elected to 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections for the Kairuku-Hiri Open seat. Appointed Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Health in August 1992, then Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology from September 1994 to August 1995. Appointed Minister for National Planning in August 1995. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the same seat.

Current post(s):

Reference no

121

Name

BIA, Ajax Eleu

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Goilala Open

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Parliament History:

First elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the Goilala Open seat. Member of Emergency Committee, National Parliament Committee-Deputy Chairman, Public Accounts Committee, Standing Orders Committee from July 1997 to March 1998.

Current post(s):

Communications Referral Committee-Deputy Chairman, Jul'97-. Health and Family Welfare Referral Committee, Jul'97-. Lands and Environment Referral Committee, Jul'97-.

Reference no

150

Name

DIRO, Edward [Ted]

Date of birth :

1944

Electorate :

Central Provincial

Party Affiliation :

People's Action Party

Personal

Born in Rigo, Central Province in 1944, Mr. Diro was educated at Sogeri High School, then joined the PNG Defence Force as an army oficer cadet. Prior to entering politics Mr Diro was commander of the PNGDF.

Parliament History:

First elected to the 3rd National parliament in the 1982 general elections for the Central Provincial seat. Served briefly as Leader of Opposition from 1982 to 1983, National Emergency Committee-Chairman from 1983-1985, Minister for Forests from November 1985 to Mid-1996, Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1986-1987. Re-elected to the 4th National parliament in the 1987 General Elections for the same seat. Served as Minister without portfolio following formation of government from August-November 1987, then Resigned as government Minister. Appointed briefly, Minister for State from April to July 1988, then Emergency Committee-Chairman from 1988-1989. Served again as Minister for State from May 1989 to April 1990, then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Public Service from April 1990-October 1991. Resigned from parliament. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for same seat.

Current post(s):

Governor for Central Province, Jul'97-. Pensions and Retirement Benefits Committee, Mar'98-. Disciplined Services Referral Committee-Chairman, Jul'97-. Primary Resources Referral Committe, Jul'97-.

Reference no

040

Name

KAMB, John Ronald

Date of birth :

24/12/1960

Electorate :

Kerowagi Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Democratic Movement

Personal

Completed grade 10 at Kerowagi High in 1976. Attended a 1 year Council Executive Officers course at the Administrative College. Worked as Accounts supervisor with the Simbu Provincial Government from 1978-1980, accountant with Simbu holdings from 1981-1987, accountant with the Waterboard at Kundiawa from 1987-1989, and district manager for Waterboard in Mount Hagen from 1989 to 1992.

Parliament History:

First Elected to 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections for Kerowagi Open. Appointed Minister for Correctional Services from 1992-1994. Public Accounts Committee-Chairman 1995-1997, and Member of the Public Works Committee 1994-1997. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament for same seat in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Vice Minister for Mining after the formation of government in July 1997 till December 1997. Appointed Vice Minister for Village Courts from December 1997-July 1998.

Current post(s):

Vice Minister for Health, Jul'98-.

Reference no

105

Name

RIYONG, Yauwe

Date of birth :

1953

Electorate :

Chuave Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Progress Party

Personal

Mr Yauwe Riyong was born in 1954. He was educated to grade twelve level. He has been a High School Teacher , Theatre Director and a Coffee Grower. Prior to the June 1992 Generral Election Mr Riyong was a subsistance farmer.

Parliament History:

First elected to 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections. Disqualified from parliament by court of disputed returns in March 1994 Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections. Served as member of the Education Referral Committee, Public Works Committee-Deputy Chairman and Assistant Speaker from July-December 1997. Appointed Minister for Works in December 1997.

Current post(s):

Minister for Works, Dec'97-.

Reference no

127

Name

WAMIL, Joseph Alkupa

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Gumine Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Resource Awareness Party

Personal

Parliament History:

Elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the Gumine Open seat. Member of the Provincial Government Suspensions Committee from July 1997 to March 1998.

Current post(s):

Private Business Committee, Mar'98-. Pensions and Retirement Benefits Committee, Mar'98-. Finance Referral Committee, Jul'97-.

Reference no

134

Name

WAIENG, Peter G.

Date of birth :

04/04/1966

Electorate :

Kundiawa-Gembogl Open

Party Affiliation :

ndependent (Pro-PNC)

Personal

Complete grade 10 at Kondiu High Schoolin 1982, the grade 12 at Sogeri in 1984. Graduated with a BA(Politics) from UPNG in 1989 and a Masters in International Relations from the University of Wollongong, Australian in 1995. Served with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 1990-1996. Was A/Director for internatiomal Organisations Branch before entering politics.

Parliament History:

First elected to, 6th National Parliament in the 1997 general elections for the Kundiawa-Gembogl Open seat. Appointed government whip after formation of government in July 1997 till December 1997, then appointed Minister for Public Service till April 1998. Appointed Minister for Defence from April 1998.

Current post(s):

Minister for Defence, Apr'98-.

Reference no

156

Name

WAI, Simeon Philip Gama

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Karimui-Nomane Open

Party Affiliation :

Papua New Guinea First Party

Personal

Parliament History:

First elected to 6th National Parliament for Karimui-Nomane Open seat in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Minister for Communications after the formation of Government in July 1997, then Minister for Communications and Information from December 1997 till April 1998. Elected Governor for Chimbu Province, 11/6/98.

Current post(s):

Governor for Chimbu Province, Jun'98-.

Reference no

004

Name

KOKI, Alois Kalpagarea

Date of birth :

00/00/1932

Electorate :

Pomio Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Democratic Movement

Personal

Educated to grade 7 level at Maken Community School from 1947-1952. Later received teaching training at St.Paul's Teachers College Vuvu from 1955-1956. Was a Community School Teacher from 1957-1964, and also a Leader of a Village orgainsation known as the Pomio Kivung Group before entering politics. Awarded the Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George for services to politics in 1995.

Parliament History:

First elected to 2nd National Parliament in a by-election in 1979 for Pomio Open following the death of Mr. Korian Urakit. Re-elected to 3rd National Parliament to same seat in the 1982 general elections. Re-elected to 4th National Parliament in the 1987 general elections for same seat. Member of Public Works Committee, 1987-1992 and Public Accounts Committee, 1987-1992. In July 1988 appointed Assistant Speaker of National Parliament. Re-elected to the 5th National Parliament for the same seat in the 1992 general elections.In August 1992 was re-appointed Assistant Speaker of National Parliament. Was member of Public Works Committee and Public Accounts Committee, Appointments Committee, and Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings Committee between 1992 and 1997. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in 1997 general elections.

Current post(s):

Public Accounts Committee, Mar'98-.Pensions and Retirement Benefits Committee-Chairman, Mar'98-.

Reference no

028

Name

KOIMANREA, Francis

Date of birth :

25/12/1954

Electorate :

East New Britain Provincial

Party Affiliation :

People's Democratic Movement

Personal

Educated at Palmalmal Primary School and Kerevat National High School in 1980. Resigned from Taxation in February 1981 and joined N.C.D as Finance officer. Later resigned in March 1982 to contest election but was unsuccessful. Elected member of the East New Britain Provincial Assembly in March 1989 and served as Leader of the Opposition. Prior to June 1992 elections, he was a member of the Provincial Assembly of East New Britain and Shadow Minister for Health and Home Affairs.

Parliament History:

First elected to the 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections for the East New Britain Provincial seat. In August 1994, was appointed Minister for Health after formation of Government. In August 1995, due to Provincial Government reforms, he became Governor for East New Britain Province. Re-elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the same seat and continues as Governor for East New Britain Province from July 1997. Member of Legislation Committee, Plans and Estimates Committee, Public Accounts Committee, Public Works Committee from July 1997-March 1998. PDM deputy leader (Islands region) from 1997.

Current post(s):

Governor for East New Britain Province, Jul'97-. Disciplined Services Referral Committee. Transport and Civil Aviation Referral Committee. Select Committee on Independent Commission Against Corruption, Apr'98-.

Reference no

042

Name

KAPUTIN, John

Date of birth :

00/00/1942

Electorate :

Rabaul Open

Party Affiliation :

Independent

Personal

Studied Political Science at the UPNG and Business Administration at the University of Hawaii. Worked as Manager for Gazelle Savings and Loans and as Director of the New Guinea Development Corporation. Has represent PNG in athletics at the Commonwealth Games in Jamaica. Awarded CMG (Order of St Michael and St George) for service to politics in June 1985 and KBE in 1994.

Parliament History:

First elected to 3rd House of Assembly/1st National Parliament in the 1972 General Elections for the Rabaul Open seat. Appointed Minister for Justice, 1974-1975. Elected Deputy Speaker and member of Private Business Committee, Standing Orders Committee and Statute Law Revision Committee from 1976-1977. Re-elected to 2nd National Parliament in 1977 General Elections for same seat. Appointed as member of Select Committee on Expatriate Involvement in Business Activities from 1977-1978, then as Minister for National Planning and Development 1978-1980 and Minister for Finance from 1980-1982. Re-elected to 3rd National Parliament for the same seat in the 1982 General Elections. In 1982, was appointed member of Constitutional Laws and Acts Committee and Public Accounts Committee, then as Provincial Government Suspensions Committee-Deputy Chairman and Standing Orders Committee in 1984. From 1985-1987, served as Minister for Minerals and Energy. Re-elected to 4th National Parliament in the 1987 General Elections for the same seat and re-appointed Minister for Minerals and Energy till 1988. Re-elected to 5^th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections for the same seat. Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs in 1992, then Minister for Mining and Petroleum in 1994. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the same seat.

Current post(s):

Reference no

068

Name

KONGA, Nakikus

Date of birth :

25/08/1953

Electorate :

Gazelle Open

Party Affiliation :

Papua New Guinea First Party

Personal

Educated at Keravat National High. Gained Diploma in Agriculture from Wagga-Wagga Agricultural Coolege, Australia. Was a plantation manager from 1972-1980. Bought first plantation and became managing director in 1981. Was director of East New Britain Development Corporation in 1987.

Parliament History:

First elected to 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections. Appointed Minister for Home affairs September 1994 to August 1995. Minister for Commerce and Industry from August 1994 to July 1997. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections. Re-appointed Minister for Commerce and Industry after formation of Government in July 1997 till December 1997. Defected from Pangu Pati to Papua New Guinea First Party in July 1998.

Current post(s):

Reference no

083

Name

NAMALIU, Rabbie Langanai

Date of birth :

25/08/1953

Electorate :

Kokopo Open

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Sir Rabbie Namaliu was born on 3 April 1947 at Raluana, East New Britain. He married Ms Nakikus from Matupit, East New Britain and they have two sons Issac and Laganai and a step-daughter, Joy Angus. His father is Darius Namaliu and his mother is Utul Ioan. He was educated at Raluana Comunity School, Kerevat High School and University of PNG where he obtained a BA in History and English.He obtained an MA in History and Political Science from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He has since received an Honorary Doctrate (Phd LLB) from that university. He attended the School of General Studies, Economics Department, Australian National University, Canberra, from November 1968 to January 1969. His Awards and Honours includes: Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship to University of Victoria, BC, Canada 1970-1972; A visiting fellow at the Centre for Pacific Studies at the University of Carlifornia, USA from October 1975 to January 1979; Appointed a Member of the Queen's Privy Council in 1990 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG) in Queen's Honours List of 1979; Independence Medal 1975; Queen's Silverr Jubilee Medal in 1977; Paul Harris Fellow awarded by Rotary International, July 1995; Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished order of St. Michael and St. George (KCMG) January 1996 - New Year's Award. Mr Namaliu's working experience includes being a tutor and lecturer at the University of PNG; the Principal Private Secretary to Sir Michael Somare; Provincial Commissioner in East New Britain; Chairman of the Public Accounts Commission. He was one of the PNG Government officials attached to the United Nations from Sep-tember to December 1979. Mr Namaliu has also held senior positions in the Office of the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition before being elected Prime Minister on 4 July 1988 by a vote of no confidence. His interests include being Patron of the PNG Softball Federation and Muruk Rugby League of Kokopo, ENBP; Chairman of Board of Management (Rehabilitation centre for ex-prisoners) Port Moresby, 1991; Patron, PNG Red Cross and Jesus Halfway House. He belongs to the United Church.

Parliament History:

First elected to 3rd National Parliamentin the 1982 General Elections for the Kokopo Open seat. Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs and trade in 1982-1984. Appointed Minister for Primary Industry December 1984-November 1985. Elected Deputy Leader of Pangu Pati in March 1985. Re-elected to the 4th National Parliament in the 1987 General Elections for the same seat. Appointed Leader of Pangu Pati in May 1988 and Leader of Opposition in June 1988. Elected Prime Minister in July 1988. Re-elected to the 5th National Parliament for the same seat in the 1992 General Elections. Became Leader of Opposition in July 1992. Appointed Shadow Minister for Finance and Economic Matters March 1994. Elected Speaker August 1994. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections. Sat on Primary Resources Referral Committee, Education Referral Committee-Deputy Chairman and Minerals and Energy Referral Committee-Deputy Chairman from July-December 1997. Appointed Senior Minister for State in December 1997 till July 1998. Minister for Petroleum and Gas July 1998.

Current post(s):

Minister for Petroleum and Gas, Jul'98-.

Reference no

014

Name

NAROKOBI, Bernard

Date of birth :

02/08/1945

Electorate :

Wewak Open

Party Affiliation :

Melanesian Alliance

Personal

Educated to tertiary level & obtained a Bachelor of LawDegree(LLB) from the University of Sydney. Was admitted to the Bar of NSW & High Court of Australia. A Barrister of Supreme Court of N.S.W & Australian High Court. Was a Barrister & Solicitor with the P.N.G Government for 16 years. Worked as a planner at both Provincial & Local Gov't level in East Sepik province. Also acting Judge in the National Court of P.N.G. & has been chairman to the following titles: Law Reform Commission; National Youth Council; Museum Board of Trustees & Local Government Review Committee. Also legal advisor to Constitutional Planning Commitee & member of Melanesian Philosophy at the UPNG.

Parliament History:

First elected to 4th National Parliament in the 1987 General Elections for the Wewak Open seat. Appointed Minister for Justice and Attorney General in July 1988. Re-elected to 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections for the same seat. Appointed Minister for Agriculture and Livestock in September 1994. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for same seat. Voted Leader of Opposition after formation of government in July 1997.

Current post(s):

Leader of Opposition, Jul'97-

Reference no

050

Name

AKESIM, Judah

Date of birth :

1948

Electorate :

Ambunti-Drekikir Open

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Received some non-formal education and later completed 4 years special English Course at Brugam Bible College. Attended leadership course at the Christian Leadership Training College, Banz for four and a half years and has also under taken some courses with Fuller Seminary World Mission. Mr Akesim also has some training in business and management skills. Has been a pastor for the Evangelical Church and held position of chairman of South Seas Evangelical Church for 23 years.

Parliament History:

First Elected to 4th National Parliament in a by-election for Ambunti-Drekikir Open seat in April 1989 following the death of sitting member Mr. Pius Malip. Appointed Member of Appointments Committee and National Parliament Committee in November 1989. Re-elected to 5th National Parliament for the same seat in the 1992 General Elections. Appointed Vice Minister for Public Service in 1994. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament for same seat in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Vice Minister for Health after the formation of Government in July 1997 till December 1997.

Current post(s):

Provincial Government Suspensions Committee, Mar'98-. National Parliament Committee, Mar'98-. Appointments Committee, Mar'98-.

Reference no

066

Name

SOMARE, Michael Thomas

Date of birth :

09/04/1936

Electorate :

East Sepik Provincial

Party Affiliation :

National Alliance

Personal

Sir Michael Somare was born in Rabaul, East New Britain Province, on 9 April 1936 and grew up in Karau village, Murik Lakes, in the East Sepik Privince. He is a traditional Chief (Sana) of his clan in Karau village. He attended school during World War II from 1942 to 1944 and in 1946 went to Boram Primary School. He then attended Dregerhafen Education Center and Sogeri High School, where he graduated with a Victorian Leaving Certifficate in 1957. He then taught in various primary and secondary schools including Utu High School in New Ireland Province and Tusbab High School in Madang. In 1962 Sir Michael Somare returned to Sogeri High School for further training and resumed teaching in 1963. He left teaching and took up radio broadcasting and was based in Wewak, East Sepik Province, and did further training at the Administrative College, Waigani in 1965. He left broadcasting and decided to go into politics. In 1976, Sir Michael received an Honorary Doctrate of Humanities from the University of the Philippines and was appointed member of Her Majesty's Privy Council in 1977 following his re-election as Prime Minister. He was awarded an Honorary Doctrate of Law from the Australian National University (ANU) in 1979, and was made Member of the Order of the Companion of Honour by the Queen in Her Birthday Honour List of 1979. He was awarded an Honorary Doctrate by the University of Technology in Lae in 1982 and appointed a Member of the Knightly Association of St. George and Martyr in 1984. In 1986 he received an Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Papua New Guinea. Sir Michael was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (GCMG) by the Queen in the Birthday Honour List of 1990.

Parliament History:

First elected to 2nd House of Assembly for East Sepik Provincial seat in the 1968 General Elections. Elected Parliamentary Leader of Pangu Pati. Re-elected to the 3rd House of Assembly/1st National Parliament in the 1972 General Elections for the same seat. Elected Chief Minister of self-governing Territory of Papua and New Guinea. Sworn in as 1st Prime Minister of the Independent State of PNG in September 1975. Re-elected to 2nd National Parliament for the same seat in the 1977 General Elections and re-elected Prime Minister. Appointed Member of Her Majesty's Privy Council. Became Leader of Opposition in March 1980 following a vote of no confidence. Re-elected to the 3rd National Parliament in the 1982 General Elections for the same seat and re-elected Prime Minister. Elected Leader of Opposition in November 1985 following another vote of no confidence. Re-elected to 4th National Parliament in the 1987 General Elections and became Leader of Opposition. Resigned as Leader of Opposition and Pangu Pati in June 1988. Appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs in July 1988.Re-elected to the 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections. Appointed Leader of Opposition and Leader of Pangu Pati in August. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections. Governor for East Sepik Province from July 1997.

Current post(s):

Governor for East Sepik Province, Jul'97-. Private Business Committee, Mar'98-.Pensions and Retirement Benefits Committee-Deputy Chairman, Mar'98-.

Reference no

082

Name

LUS, Pita

Date of birth :

09/08/1936

Electorate :

Maprik Open

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Was educated to standard 4 in 1958. Plantation worker at Kavieng from 1948 to 1950, then at the government mess, Rabaul from 1951 to 1952, then at the Naval Base Lombrum from 1953 to 1957. He was also a former president of Maprik Cocoa Association. Was a founding member of the Pangu Pati. Knighted in recognition for his services to politics and the community. The longest serving member of parliament in the commonwealth.

Parliament History:

Dreikikir-Wosera Open electorate. Re-elected to the 2nd House of Assembly in the 1968 General Elections for the Maprik Open electorate. Re-elected to the 3rd House of Assembly/1st National Parliament in the 1972 General Elections for the same seat. Appointed Minister for State, 1973-1975 then Minister for Police 1975-1976. From June 1976 to August 1977 was Minister for Correctional Services and Liquor Licensing. Re-elected to 2nd National Parliament in the 1977 general elections. Appointed Minister for Commerce from August 1977 to November 1978, Minister for Commerce and Industry from November 1978 to January 1980, then Minister for Works and Supply from January 1980 to March 1980. Re-elected to 3rd National Parliament for same seat in 1982 General Elections. Appointed Minister for Administrative Services from 1982 to 1985. Re-elected to 4th National Parliament in 1987 General Elections for same seat. Appointed Law and Order Committee-Chairman, member of Privileges Committee and Public Accounts Committee in July 1988. Re-elected to the 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections. Appointed Shadow Minister for Transport and Works in August 1992. Re-elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the same seat. Appointed Minister for State in July 1997, till December 1997.

Current post(s):

Standing Orders Committee, Mar'98-Public Accounts Committee, Mar'98-.

Reference no

159

Name

SOMARE, Arthur

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Angoram Open

Party Affiliation :

National Alliance

Personal

Parliament History:

First elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the Angoram Open seat. Member Pensions and Retirement Benefits Committee-Deputy Chairman, Plans and Estimates Committee-Deputy Chairman, Private Business Committee, Public Accounts Committee, Public Works Committee from July 1997-March 1998.

Current post(s):

Assistant Speaker, Mar'98-. Provincial Government Suspensions Committee, Mar'98-. Pensions and Retirement Benefits Committee, Mar'98-. Administrative Services Referral Committee, Jul'97-. Communications Referral Committee, Jul'97-. Education Referral Committee, Jul'97-. Village Development and Local-Level Governments Referral Committee, Jul'97-. Select Committee on Independent Commission Against Corruption-Deputy Chairman, Apr'98-.

Reference no

019

Name

MAIBAWA, Castan

Date of birth :

12/10/1956

Electorate :

Okapa Open

Party Affiliation :

Papua New Guinea First Party

Personal

Completed a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Business at Unitech, Lae in 1970. Served 5 years with PNG Development Bank as a loans officer and 5 years as senior project officer with Huon Development Authority. Also worked 2 years as area manager with Papua Skyline Theatres.

Parliament History:

First elected to the 4th National Parliament in a By-Election on August 1988 for the Okapa Open seat following the death of sitting member Mr. Billy Kepi. July 1988, appointed member of Plans and Estimates Committee and Private Business Committee. Re-elected to the 5th National Parliament for the same seat in the 1992 General Elections. Was appointed Minister for Labour and Employment after formation of Government in July 1992-August 1994. In September 1994 was appointed Minister for Provincial Affairs and Village Services. Appointed Minister for Police from August 1995-July 1997. June 1997. Re-elected to the 6th National Parliament for the same seat in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Minister for Petroleum and Energy in July 1997 after formation of Government till December 1997. Defected to PNG First Party from PPP in December 1998.

Current post(s):

Reference no

061

Name

KARANI, Mathias

Date of birth :

01/01/1956

Electorate :

Lufa Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Progress Party

Personal

Mr Mathias Karani was born in 1956 at Degi. He is married with 2 children. He was educated to grade ten level at Goroka High School and later at Bomana Police College. He was a Policeman for 13 years and serve as an Instructor, Police Station Commander and Provincial Police Commander (PPC) within the PNG Police establishment. He was Chief Liquor Licencing Commissiner for the Eastern Highlands Provincial Government. He resigned this position when elected to the National Parliament in June 1992.

Parliament History:

First elected to 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections for the Lufa Open electorate. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the same seat. Served on the Appointments Committee-Chairman and Finance Referral Committee from July to March 1998. Appointed Minister for Youth and Employment in December 1997.

Current post(s):

Minister for Youth and Employment, Dec'97-.

Reference no

110

Name

GANARAFO, Ganinbo Ron

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Daulo Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Democratic Movement

Personal

Parliament History:

First elected to 6th National Parliament for Daulo Open seat in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Vice Minister for Finance following the formation of Government in July 1997 till December 1997, then appointed Vice Minister for Overseas Development Assistance Dec'97-may'98. National court order by-election for Daulo 7/5/98, but reinstated by Supreme Court on 5/10/98.

Current post(s):

Reference no

129

Name

SMITH, Henry Iyapo

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Goroka Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Unity Party

Personal

Parliament History:

Elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the Goroka Open seat.

Current post(s):

Public Works Committee, Mar'98-. Privileges Committee, Mar'98-

Reference no

130

Name

TARANUPI, Muki S.

Date of birth :

25/07/1957

Electorate :

Obura-Wonenara Open

Party Affiliation :

Christian Democratic Party

Personal

Educated to grade 10 at Awaba High School. Holds a Diploma in Secondary Teaching from UPNG - Goroka. Served as a high school teacher for 15 years; 5 years as Deputy Headmaster and 3 years as Headmaster from 1994-1996.

Parliament History:

First elected to 6th National Parliament for Obura-Wonenara Open seat in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Minister for Home Affairs, Youth and Women from July-November 1997 following the formation of Government in July 1997. Member of the Social Sector Committee of the NEC, July 1997. Appointed Minister for Education November 1997 following the dismissal of Mr. Gabriel Dusava from parliament.

Current post(s):

Minister for Education, Nov' 1997-.

Reference no

137

Name

LAFANA, Damson Yune

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Unggai-Bena Open

Party Affiliation :

Independent

Personal

Parliament History:

Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the Unggai-Bena Open. Member of Emergency Committee, Public Accounts Committee from July 1997-March 1998. Elected Governor for Eastern Highlands on 11/9/98 following disqualification of Mr. Lafanama by court of disputed returns.

Current post(s):

Communications Referral Committee, Jul'97-. Health and Family Welfare Referral Committee-Chairman, Jul'97-. Transport and Civil Aviation Referral Committee, Jul'97-. Education Referral Committe, Jul'97-. Appointments Committee-Deputy Chairman, Mar'98-

Reference no

158

Name

SERAVO, Viviso

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Henganofi Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Democratic Movement

Personal

Mr Viviso Seravo was born in 1946 at Hogoteru.He was e-ducated to grade ten level. He managed a breweryu depot in Goroka for five yearsPrior to the June 1992 General Election Mr Seravo was self employed.

Parliament History:

First elected to 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections for the Henganofi Open but lost his seat when disqualified from Parliamentary membership by Court of Desputed Returns in 1993. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for the same seat. Appointed Minister for Lands in December 1997

Current post(s):

Minister for Lands, Dec'97-.

Reference no

037

Name

SAUK, Jimson

Date of birth :

01/01/1950

Electorate :

Kandep Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Democratic Movement

Personal

Attended Longerp Community School. Educated to Grade 9 level through correspondence classes from COES. Trained as an aid post orderly from 1970-1972, then further training as a community nurse at Nazareth Hospital in Kunjip, Western Highlands Province for 4 years. Also attended a six month Health Communication course in Madang. Worked as provincial disease control office in Wabag, Enga Province from 1980-1987. Awarded CMG (Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George) in 1997.

Parliament History:

First elected to 4th National Parliament in the 1987 general elections for Kandep open seat. Appointed Member of Economic Affairs Committee, Public Works Committee and Temporary Emergency Committee. July 1988 appointed Member of Emergency Committee. Re-elected to the 5th National Parliament for same seat in the 1992 general elections. Appointed Vice Minister for Health, July 1992. Re-elected to 6th National Parliament for the same seat in the 1997 general Elections. Appointed Assistant Speaker, July-November 1997, then Minister for Home Affairs, Youth and Women, November 1997-December 1997. Appointed Vice Minister for Administrative Services, December 1997-July 1998. Minister for Rural Development, July 1998.

Current post(s):

Minister for Rural Development, Jul'98-.

Reference no

046

Name

PUNDARI, John

Date of birth :

07/01/1967

Electorate :

Kompiam-Ambum Open

Party Affiliation :

Independent

Personal

Educated to grade 10 at Wabag High school, then grade 12 at Passam National High School in 1985. Attended Banker's College, then was employed by the Bank of South Pacific from 1986 to 1992.

Parliament History:

First elected to the 5th National Parliament for the Kompiam-Ambum Open seat in the 1992 general elections. Re-elected to the 6th National parliament in the 1997 general elections for the same seat. Elected Speaker from July 1997.

Current post(s):

Reference no

059

Name

IANGALIO, Masket

Date of birth :

01/06/1949

Electorate :

Wapenamanda Open

Party Affiliation :

United Resources Party

Personal

Indonesia.

Parliament History:

Re-elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Deputy Opposition Leader in July. Moved across to Government in December 1997 and was appointed Minister for Petroleum and Gas, December 1997 till June 1998. National court rule disqualication, 1/6/98, but reinstated by the Supreme Court, 5/10/98.

Current post(s):

Minister for Mining, Oct'98-.

Reference no

128

Name

PAPO, Opis

Date of birth :

1969

Electorate :

Lagaip-Porgera Open

Party Affiliation :

Personal

Completed secondary school at Wapenamanda High School in 1986, and Grade 12 at Passam National High School in 1988. Received further teriary education from 1989 to 1992 at UPNG, Waigani campus.

Parliament History:

First elected to 6th National Parliament for Lagaip-Porgera Open seat in the 1997 General Elections. Appointed Vice Minister for Environment and Conservation after the formation of Government in July 1997 till December 1997. Appointed Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs in July 1998.

Current post(s):

ViceMinister for Foreign Affairs, Jul'98-. Privileges Committee, Mar'98-.Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings Committee-Deputy Chairman, Mar'98-. Public Works Committee, Mar'98-.

Reference no

138

Name

IPATAS, Peter

Date of birth :

Not given

Electorate :

Enga Provincial

Party Affiliation :

United Resources Party

Personal

Parliament History:

First elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections for theEnga Provincial seat. Member of Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings Committee from July 1997 to March 1998.

Current post(s):

Legislation Committee, Mar'98-. Finance Referral Committee. Select Committee on Independent Commission Against Corruption, Apr'98-.

Reference no

020

Name

HAIVETA, Christopher Sevese

Date of birth :

1960

Electorate :

Gulf Provincial

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Attended De La Salle, Mainohana High School in the Central Province. Obtained Bachelor of Education and Arts Degrees from UPNG. Gained Master of Philosophy degree from the University of Sussex, England. Joined the Department of Provincial Affairs as Departmental Planner and Executive officer to Minister. Also served as Secretary (Gulf Department) and Political Adviser, Chief of staff to Prime Minister Rabbie Namaliu.

Parliament History:

First elected to the 5th National Parliament in the 1992 General Elections. Appointed Shadow Minister for Fisheries and Public Services in August 1992, then Shadow Minister for Finance And Planning in March 1993. Elected Leader of Opposition and Parliamentary Leader of Pangu Pati in August 1993. From September 1994-July 1997, served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Planning. Re-elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections, and appointed Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Planning and Implementation, July 1997-November 1997. Appointed Deputy Opposition Leader from August 1998.

Current post(s):

Deputy Opposition Leader, Aug'98-.

Reference no

094

Name

KORAEA, Thomas

Date of birth :

11/10/1941

Electorate :

Kerema Open

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Attended LMS boarding school, Petoe Mission Station, Gulf Province from 1951-1954 then spent 1955-1958 at the Kerema Coronation Intermediate School, Kerema. From 1959-1960 attended Sogeri Secondary School where he obtained standard 10 eductaion. In 1961 he attended Mageri Agriculture College, Port Moresby where he graduated as an Agriculture Field Officer, then worked in the field for a short time in Kerema. In 1962 he attended the Vunadidir Local Government College, Rabaul and graduated as aLocal Government Officer. Served 6 years as Local Government Officer in the Department of District Administration in Gulf Provice from 1963-1968. 1973-1976 elected as a councillor and president of Kerema Bay Local Government Council. 1983-1987 elected to Gulf Provincial Assemblyrepresenting Tairuma Constituency, then re-elected from 1987-1990. Seved as Premier for Gulf province from 1987-1989. Awarded the KBE (Knight Commander of the British Empire) in 1993.

Parliament History:

Standing Orders Committee-Deputy Chairman from July 1997 to March 1998.

Current post(s):

Reference no

164

Name

KIMAVE, Riddler Dorobe

Date of birth :

25/09/1953

Electorate :

Kikori Open

Party Affiliation :

Pangu

Personal

Educated to grade 10 and Public Service Higher Certificate. Worked with the Department of Agriculture and Livestock in Mount Hagen from 1972-1982. Elected member for Ikobi Turama in the Gulf Provincial Assembly. Served as Premier of Gulf Provice, then as Deputy Governor for the province after the provincial and local level goverment reforms.

Parliament History:

First elected to 6th National Parliament in the 1997 General Elections as member for Kikori open electorate. Member of Appointments Committee from July 1997-March 1998.

Current post(s):

Legislation Committee, Mar'98-. Industry and Industrial Relations Referral Committee, Jul'97-.

Reference no

029

Name

WAN, George

Date of birth :

05/05/1955

Electorate :

Usino-Bundi Open

Party Affiliation :

People's Progress Party

Personal

Educated to grade 6 at Gai Community School, Holy Cross Community School, Gona, Northern Province, Laurence Community School, Simbai, and St Xavier Community School, Siane, Chimbu. Attended 3 years theological training at the St. Francis College, Popondetta. Employed by the Anglican Church as an Evangelist from 1969-1979. Worked as business advisor, with the plantation management scheme, PMV operator, Provincial Government Project Officer and contractor from 1979-1992 and was chairman of the Youth of Anglican of PNG.

Parliament History:

First elected to 5th National Parliamentin the 1992 General Elections for Usino-Bundi Open seat. Re-elected to the 6th National Parliament in the 1997 general elections for same seat. Appointed member of Appointments Committee-Deputy Chairman, National Parliament Committee, Pensions and Retirement Benefits Committee-Chairman, Public Accounts Committee from July 1997 to March 1998. Appointed Vice Minister for Art and Culture in December 1997 till July 1998.

Current post(s):

Primary Resources Referral Committee, Jul'97-.

Reference no

118

Name

WAMA, Jacob Klewaki

Date of birth :

25/05/1952

Electorate :

Madang Open

Party Affiliation :

Papua New Guinea First Party

Personal

Educated to grade 10 in 1972, then attended Para-medical college for 2 1/2 years. Completed matriculation studies at the UPNG and completed 1 year diploma in theology. Employed as a health worker for 2 1/2 years, bank officer with PNGBC for 6 1/2 years and a layman pastor with the Foursquare gospel Church. Elected councillor of ward 9 in the Madang Town Council for 5 years where he also served as President of that council for some time. Contested unsucessfully the East Sepik Regional seat in 1992 and Madang Open seat in 1987. Served as a village court chairman for over 16 years.

Parliament History:

First elected to 6th National Parliament in 1997 General Elections for Madang Open seat. Appointed Minister for Justice after formation of Government in July 1997 till December 1998, then appointed Minister for Finance.

Current post(s):