Michael Somare (1975–1980, 1982–1985, 2002−2010, 2011) Julius Chan (1980–1982, 1994–1997) Rabbie Namaliu (1988–1992) Paias Wingti (1985–1988, 1992–1994) Bill Skate (1997–1999) Mekere Morauta (1999–2002) Peter O’Neill (2011–2019) James Marape (od 2019)
Kennedy Simmonds (1983–1995) Denzil Douglas (1995–2015) Timothy Harris (2015–2022) Terrance Drew (od 2022)
John Compton (1979, 1982–1996, 2006–2007) Allan Louisy (1979–1981) Winston Cenac (1981–1982) Michael Pilgrim (1982) Vaughan Lewis (1996–1997) Kenny Anthony (1997–2006, 2011–2016) Stephenson King (2007–2011) Allen Chastanet (2016–2021) Philip Pierre (od 2021)
Milton Cato (1979–1984) James Fitz-Allen Mitchell (1984–2000) Arnhim Eustace (2000–2001) Ralph Gonsalves (od 2001)
Toaripi Lauti (1979–1981) Tomasi Puapua (1981–1989) Bikenibeu Paeniu (1989–1993, 1996–1999) Kamuta Latasi (1993–1996) Ionatana Ionatana (1999–2000) Lagitupu Tuilimu (2000–2001) (jako pełniący obowiązki premiera) Faimalaga Luka (2001) Koloa Talake (2001–2002) Saufatu Sopoanga (2002–2004) Maatia Toafa (2004–2006, 2010) Apisai Ielemia (2006−2010) Willy Telavi (2010–2013) Enele Sopoaga (2013–2019) Kausea Natano (od 2019)