Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says he is pleased with the outcomes of the recently-concluded 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit and related meetings. The Leaders’ Summit was chaired by Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, and attended by Prime Minister Marape; Fijian Prime Minister Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka; Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon.…

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In a historic event, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, on Friday, August 25, 2023, addressed a massive crowd in the picturesque Aiyura Valley of Obura-Wonenara, Eastern Highlands. With unwavering resolve, he declared an end to their status as the forgotten “back page” of Papua New Guinea. Stepping onto the stage with impact, Prime Minister Hon.…

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In a resounding call to action today,  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape underscored the paramount significance of local involvement across all phases of resource project development in Papua New Guinea. Speaking passionately at the PNG Community Affairs and National Content Expo hosted at the University of Technology in Lae, Prime Minister Marape also emphasised the…

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Five Melanesian leaders, including our Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, concluded the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders Summit in Port Vila today (24.08.23) after a fruitful round of talks that covered environment and climate change mitigation, security, and nuclear waste disposal management. Vanuatu’s Prime Minister and MSG Chair, Hon. Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau; Fiji’s  Prime Minister,…

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The 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit opened today (23.08.23) in Port Vila, Vanuatu as leaders from Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji, and French territory New Caledonia, begin discussions on issues common to Melanesia. After a welcome ceremony held at the Vanuatu Convention Centre and a resounding welcome by Vanuatu’s Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised the need for all parties involved in the New Porgera Mine to avoid any further delays in reopening the mine. The call comes in the wake of a ruling today by the Supreme Court against a court order issued last Friday, which had sought to halt the proceedings…

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 The 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders’ Summit and related meetings commenced in Port Vila with the Pre-Summit Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) from 19th – 20th August followed by the Foreign Minister’s Meeting (FMM) today (21.08.23). Vice Minister assisting the Prime Minister on State Matters Hon. Muguwa Dilu, MP is representing Papua New Guinea at the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a heartfelt appeal to the warring tribes of Enga Province, urging them to cease hostilities and lay down their arms amidst the ongoing tribal conflicts and loss of lives in the region. Addressing the grave situation today, Prime Minister Marape strongly condemned the recent incident involving the killing…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape convened a crucial meeting on Friday, August 18, 2023, with Hela leaders to tackle pressing matters concerning the supply of electricity from the PNG LNG Project at Hides to the New Porgera Mine. The discussions also encompassed the crucial matter of land ownership in relation to the power pylons erected…

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The Prime Minister today announced the suspension of the Defense Commander, Major General Mark Goina from duties for three months. This is so that the General Board of Inquiry established by the Defense Minister can continue to inquire into the fatal shooting of two service men, the wounding of another soldier, and a civilian during…

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