Don Polye

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Don Polye is currently the Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and the Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation. Sir Michael Somare, the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea appointed Polye to that position in July 2006 as part of a Cabinet reshuffle. [1]

Polye was first elected in 2002 to the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea representing the National Alliance Party and was later promoted to his current portfolio. He introduced an "open air" policy ensuring that Air Niugini faced competition from other airlines starting from 2007. [2]

Polye was rushed from a political rally in his electorate in June 2007 after shots were fired. A rival candidate for his seat was later charged with attempted murder. [3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Prime Minister of New Guinea media release "SIR MICHAEL MAKES MAJOR CABINET RESHUFFLE" 5 July 2006
  2. ^ Radio New Zealand International "Air Brunei set to offer competition for Papua New Guinea carrier" 3 March 2006
  3. ^ The Age, "Rival denies shooting at PNG's deputy PM" June 19, 2007
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