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RNZ News
07-07-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Bougainville election process begins as writs issued
ABG House Speaker Simon Pentanu will be issuing the writs for the fifth general elections on Monday 7 July. 5 February 2025 Photo: Autonomous Bougainville Government The Bougainville election process begins today with the issuance of the writs on Monday. Nominations open Tuesday, 8 July and close on Thursday, 10 July. Voting is scheduled for one week starting on 2 September , allowing seven weeks of campaigning. Candidates will be vying for 46 seats in total, with the autonomous parliament agreeing earlier this year to add five additional seats. The seats were created with the establishment of five new constituencies: two in South and Central, and one in North Bougainville. "This is one of the most important democratic tasks of any nation - to conduct elections where the people exercise the ultimate power to re-elect or de-elect the representatives who have served them in the last House," Bougainville parliament Speaker Simon Pentanu said. "The elections in Bougainville have always been fair, honest, transparent, and equitable. This is a history we should all be proud of and a record we must continue to uphold," he said. The region's electoral commissioner Desmond Tsianai said the issuing of writs was a significant event in the electoral calendar. "We have delivered credible elections in the past and I assure you all that we are prepared, and we will have this election delivered at international standards of free, fair and inclusive - and most importantly, according to the law."
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Bougainvilleans urged to register to vote as voter enrolment kicks-off
Bougainville electoral commissioner Desmond Tsianai says most constituencies in the North Bougainville Region are currently conducting the voter enrolment update exercise. 26 May 2025 Photo: Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner - OBEC The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commissioner (OBEC) has begun the formal process of voter registration and enrolment in the North Bougainville region. Bougainvilleans are set to head to the polls on 2 September. In a statement on Monday, OBEC said excpet for the Atolls and Nissan constituencies, for which voter enrolment dates are yet be confirmed, other parts of the North Bougainville region are currently in the process of updating their electoral rolls within the constituencies. "So far, we are currently conducting the voter enrolment exercise in Haku, Halia, Hagogohe, Tsitalato, Peit, Tonsu, Selau, Suir, Toanita Teop, Toanita Tinputz, Mahari, Teua and Kerieka Constituencies in the North Bougainville region," Electoral commissioner Desmond Tsianai said. "Our enrolment training teams are currently in the South Bougainville region conducting trainings for Ward Enrolment Agents who are the Community Government Ward Recorders and these individuals will be conducting voter enrolment update exercises soon after the trainings are done, as was with the Constituencies mentioned above in the North Bougainville region," he said. Tsianai said that after the enrolment team completes the enrolment trainings in the South Bougainville Region, they will then move on to Central Bougainville. Soon after trainings have been completed for Central, Ward Enrolment Agents will be conducting the voter enrolment update exercise while the team will continue on to Atolls and Nissan Constituencies. Tsianai is urging all Bougainvilleans who meet the voter enrolment eligibility criteria to enroll to vote. He said it is important that every eligible voter must make sure that their details are accurately written and that they must request for an update if needed. "Voting is a democratic right and in order for you to exercise your democratic right, you as a voter must make sure that your name is on the electoral roll," he said. "If your name is not on the electoral roll during polling, you can not be allowed to cast your vote, and therefore, it is very important that you get yourself enrolled during the voter enrolment exercise." Voter enrolment activities will end on 7 July, which is the date set for the issue of the writ for the 2025 Bougainville General Elections.
Scoop
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Bougainville Vote Preparations On Track
Article – RNZ Desmond Tsianai says work has begun on updating the electoral rolls ahead of the September Bougainville Electoral Commissioner Desmond Tsianai says work has begun on updating the electoral rolls ahead of the September poll. The writs are to be issued on 7 July, with polling set to start on 2 September. Tsianai said his office is committed to delivering the Bougainville General Elections on time, within budget, and in accordance with legal requirements. He said updating the rolls is the first task, and his team has started preparations for it. Tsianai said the rolls have been printed and ready for the training of the trainers process. A list of returning officers and their assistants is being finalised for the region, as well as for five provinces in Papua New Guinea: the National Capital District, Morobe, Madang, Eastern Highlands, and West New Britain. Despite the magnitude of the task ahead, Tsianai assured that his team remains focused and dedicated to delivering a free, fair, and credible election for the people of Bougainville. 'It gives me great pleasure as the Commissioner to say that we are prepared and we are looking forward to deliver elections as per the schedule.'
Scoop
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Bougainville Vote Preparations On Track
The Bougainville Electoral Commissioner Desmond Tsianai says work has begun on updating the electoral rolls ahead of the September poll. The writs are to be issued on 7 July, with polling set to start on 2 September. Tsianai said his office is committed to delivering the Bougainville General Elections on time, within budget, and in accordance with legal requirements. He said updating the rolls is the first task, and his team has started preparations for it. Tsianai said the rolls have been printed and ready for the training of the trainers process. A list of returning officers and their assistants is being finalised for the region, as well as for five provinces in Papua New Guinea: the National Capital District, Morobe, Madang, Eastern Highlands, and West New Britain. Despite the magnitude of the task ahead, Tsianai assured that his team remains focused and dedicated to delivering a free, fair, and credible election for the people of Bougainville. "It gives me great pleasure as the Commissioner to say that we are prepared and we are looking forward to deliver elections as per the schedule."
