Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on provincial governments to take the lead in responding to the prolonged El Niño-induced drought, stressing that Papua New Guinea must mobilise its own leadership, resources and institutions to assist affected communities. Prime Minister Marape made the call in Parliament in response to questions from East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan Bird…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has pledged his Government’s commitment to combating sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) in Papua New Guinea, expressing support for funding the National Action Plan, establishing a coordinated secretariat and involving frontline organisations in efforts to protect victims and bring perpetrators to justice. Prime Minister Marape gave the assurance in Parliament in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed a parliamentary report into alleged multibillion-kina gold smuggling and regulatory failures in Papua New Guinea’s alluvial mining sector, pledging legislative reforms before the 2027 National General Election, renewed efforts to establish a world-class gold refinery and stronger enforcement against illegal gold trading. Prime Minister Marape made the commitment…

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