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Paias Wingti Biography and Timeline

Follow Paias Wingti through 4 dated historical records for Papua New Guinea.

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Paias Wingti, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1985–1994Years on this page

1985

21 November 1985

Prime Minister Takes Office

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea · Port Moresby · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Paias Wingti becomes Prime Minister after a parliamentary vote

Role range: 1985-1988

1988

4 July 1988

First Premiership Ends

Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea · Port Moresby · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Wingti leaves office after losing parliamentary support

Role range: 1985-1988

1992

17 July 1992

Second Premiership Begins

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea · Port Moresby · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Wingti returns as Prime Minister after the national election

Role range: 1992-1994

1994

30 August 1994

Second Premiership Ends

Former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea · Port Moresby · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Wingti leaves office after a Supreme Court challenge and political crisis

Role range: 1992-1994

Records, sources and methodology

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