May 2023

  • PM MARAPE SAYS DEFENCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH USA DOES NOT AFFECT SOVEREIGNTY OF PNG

    PM MARAPE SAYS DEFENCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH USA DOES NOT AFFECT SOVEREIGNTY OF PNG

    Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between the United States of America and Papua New Guinea does not in any way encroach into the sovereignty of the country. And he has assured Papua New Guineans that all aspects of the DCA will be made available to the public through a…

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  • Public Holiday for NCD on May 22nd, 2023

    Public Holiday for NCD on May 22nd, 2023

    The Governor General Sir Bob Dadae on recommendation of the Prime Minister as delegate of the National Executive Council has authorized a one day public holiday on May 22 for the National Capital District to allow for Security Protocols to be observed for the High Level Visits that will be happening in Port Moresby. Prime…

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  • PM MARAPE ANNOUNCES THE STEPPING ASIDE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER, JUSTIN TKATCHENKO

    PM MARAPE ANNOUNCES THE STEPPING ASIDE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER, JUSTIN TKATCHENKO

    Prime Minister James Marape late this afternoon announced that the Foreign Affairs Minister, the Honorable Justin Tkatchenko has stepped aside from his Ministerial portfolio with immediate effect.  This followed public uproar after a tiktok video from his daughter Savannah Tkatchenko was circulated widely on social media. The Minister’s defense of his daughter drew further harsh…

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  • PM MARAPE SAYS KOREA-PNG RELATIONS ARE ‘VERY IMPORTANT’

    PM MARAPE SAYS KOREA-PNG RELATIONS ARE ‘VERY IMPORTANT’

    Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape says relations between Republic of Korea and Papua New Guinea are “very important”. He said this was exemplified by trade between the two countries worth worth US$1.8 billion (K6.33 billion) in 2022, a massive 240 per cent increase from 2021. PM Marape confirmed that he…

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  • PM MARAPE SAYS PNG READY TO HOST INDIAN PM MODI

    PM MARAPE SAYS PNG READY TO HOST INDIAN PM MODI

    Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is ready to host Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi from May 21-22. He said this after a high-level meeting with Indian High Commissioner to PNG H.E. Imbasekar Sundaramurhti and Chief Liaison Officer H.E. Visvas Sapkal, on Friday, May 12, 2023,…

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  • Governor Parkop urges citizens to prepare for visiting international leaders.

    Governor Parkop urges citizens to prepare for visiting international leaders.

    National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop called on all citizens in the city to prepare for the world leaders visit and make it a memorable one. Governor Parkop said the visit by US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi to PNG is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “Let’s work together to prepare…

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  • Acting Governor General Congratulates King Charles III on his Crowning.

    Acting Governor General Congratulates King Charles III on his Crowning.

    Acting Governor General, Hon. Job Pomat, conveys Papua New Guinea’s warmest congratulations to His Majesty, King Charles III on his Coronation. Papua New Guinea celebrated the Coronation of His Majesty at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium this evening, PNG local time. (Saturday 6 May). In his address during the celebration, Mr Pomat reiterated Papua New…

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  • Deputy Prime Minister Rosso says customary land can be mobilized for SEZ.

    Deputy Prime Minister Rosso says customary land can be mobilized for SEZ.

    Deputy Prime Minsiter and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Urbanization Hon. John Rosso said there are potentials for customary land to be mobilized for Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the country. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the two-day SEZ Summit in Port Moresby, Mr Rosso said SEZ’s “are a great way to attract…

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  • Papua New Guinea ready to host Indian PM Modi.

    Papua New Guinea ready to host Indian PM Modi.

    Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is ready to host Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi from May 21-22. He said this after a high-level meeting with Indian High Commissioner to PNG H.E. Imbasekar Sundaramurhti and Chief Liaison Officer H.E. Visvas Sapkal, on Friday, May 12, 2023,…

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