Papua New Guinea
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Port Moresby.
The House of Assembly has 109 members. 89 members are elected by the open electorate. 20 members are elected by provincial electorates. They serve five-year terms.
Governors-General
1975-1977 John Guise
1977-1983 Tore Lokoloko
1983-1989 Kingsford Dibela
1989-1989 Ignatius Kilage
1990-1991 Serei Eri
1991-1991 Dennis Young (Acting)
1991-1997 Wiwa Korowi
1997-2003 Silas Atopare
2003-2004 Wiliam "Bill" Jack Skate (acting)
2004-2004 Jeffery Nape (acting)
2004 now Sir Paulias Nguna Matane
Prime Ministers
1975-1980 Michael Thomas Somare
1980-1982 Julius Chan
1982-1985 Michael Thomas Somare
1985-1988 Paias Wingti
1988-1992 Rabbie Namiliu
1992-1994 Paias Wingti
1994-1997 Julius Chan
1997-1997 John Giheno
1997-1999 Bill Skate
1999-2002 Makero Morauta
2002 now Sir Michael Thomas Somare
