The election is over; hard work begins in forming alliances and MPs – elect contest position of Premier
The people have spoken, the 20 members of parliament elect have been voted in and now its politicking time on the island as the 20 MPs-elect mobilize support, battling it out on who…
Number of female Members of Parliament in Niue drops
The number of female Members of Parliament has dropped following the general election. There were five female MPs in Niue’s Legislative Assembly prior to the election which has now dropped to…
Three names identified as the likely new Speaker of Parliament
Three names have been identified as the likely new Speaker of Niue’s Parliament. BCN News has been reliably informed that these names have been brought up in the meetings held…
Over 20 criminal court cases are pending
Over 20 criminal cases are pending with the cancellation of the March hearing due to COVID 19. New Zealand based judges of the Niue high court were supposed to hear…
Drawing out of a hat determines Makaseau Ioane as duly elected MP for the village of Mutalau
The seat for the village of Mutalau has been decided through a drawing out of a hat at the Public Service Building. The drawing was presided over by the Commissioner of…
Opening of the 17th Legislative Assembly set for 10th June
The Office of the Clerk of Assembly has confirmed that the opening of the 17th Legislative Assembly is tentatively set for next Wednesday 10th June. The election of the Speaker…
New MP elect Richard Hipa keen on Premiership to bring about change in Niue
New Member of Parliament elect Richard Hipa has confirmed his intention to put forth his name for the Premiership in the first sitting of the Assembly and says the election results indicate…
Richard Hipa will most likely contest the leadership role of government
Newcomer and former Secretary of Government Richard Hipa who topped the polls in the Niue General Elections with 440 votes in the Common Roll is most likely to contest the…
Let the people decide; it’s voting day
Weeks of campaigning by election candidates and interaction with members of the public on issues concerning them have come to an end as voting begins today. Niueans and residents eligible to vote will…
Who will be the next Premier of Niue?
Elected members of Niue’s legislative assembly are essentially voted in as independents and will then form into groups or coalitions. Members of Parliament will then elect the Premier as the head of…