Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Elias Kapavore
Serving in the Marape government since 14 Jul 2026.
- In office
- 3 mos
- Party
- Pangu Pati
- Offices
- 1
Sourced from thenational.com.pg · checked 13 Oct 2026
Overview
Current office
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
Career
Record in public office
The record so far holds the current appointment
Minister for Defence, since 14 Jul 2026, as recorded in the sources below. Earlier offices are added once each is checked against an official CV or register.
Point us to an official sourceIn government
Serves with 13 colleagues
- James MarapePrime Minister
- John RossoDeputy PM; Lands
- Billy JosephHealth; Emergency Services
- William BandoImmigration
- Miki KaeokTransport
- Wake GoiCommerce and Industry
- Robert NaguriICT
- Douglas TomuriesaCivil Aviation
- Saki SolomaLabour
- Agena GamaiLivestock
- Francis SiuneEducation
- John KaupaEnvironment
- Win DakiWithout portfolio
Evidence
How this record is supported
Claims by status
3 claims · 2 sources
- Verified 0
- Sourced 3
Sources
- [1]Reshuffle: Six new members sworn in as government ministers
The NationalNewsChecked 13 Oct 2026
- [2]2026 in Papua New Guinea
WikipediaReferenceChecked 13 Oct 2026
Cite this record
Govpedia. "Elias Kapavore." Minister for Defence. Record gp:person/elias-kapavore, last checked 13 Oct 2026. IQGov. https://govpedia.org/person/elias-kapavore/