Elias Kapavore

He has been a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since May 2015, representing the electorate of Pomio Open in East New Britain Province.

[1][2] Kapavore, from Paka village in the West Pomio/Mamusi area, was educated at Pokapun Primary School, Palmalud High School and Divine Word University, receiving a management degree and a double masters in public and business administration.

He was the chief executive officer of the Vanimo Hospital and the West Sepik Provincial Health Authority prior to entering politics.

[5] He joined the governing People's National Congress upon his election, and declared his priority as being to "deliver roads and bridges which will connect Pomio to Kokopo".

[6] In November 2015, he raised concerns about environmental damage caused by Niugini Gold Limited's Sinivit Mine.