Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu has issued a verbal instruction to all Departmental and Agency Heads to develop anti-corruption policies for their agencies. The Chief Secretary gave the instruction during the launching of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council’s Anti-Fraud, Anti-corruption and Whistle-blower Protection Policy (AAWP) at the APEC Haus yesterday…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphatically stated that corruption within the public service will no longer be tolerated. The occasion took place today in Port Moresby, where the Prime Minister launched the groundbreaking Anti-Fraud Anti-Corruption and Whistleblower Policy of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council. This policy is set to establish…

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Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. James Marape, is spearheading a proactive approach to leverage the burgeoning partnership between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, focusing on initiatives such as affordable electricity along the shared border and collaborative road networks. Building on the recent momentous visit of Indonesia’s President, H.E. Joko Widodo, last month, the…

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In a bid to further strengthen educational ties between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a call to action for the Education Department to expedite the use of 2,000 scholarships offered by Indonesian colleges and universities. This initiative is a direct result of the successful…

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Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape has received an esteemed invitation from Indonesia President H.E. Joko Widodo to serve as a keynote speaker at an upcoming prestigious meeting in Jakarta. The Prime Minister’s participation underscores the strengthening bilateral relations between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.  The invitation was formally extended to Prime…

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Prime Minister Marape and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape has extended a warm welcome to the esteemed members of the Foreign Policy White Paper Drafting Team. During a meeting held on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the enduring importance of this policy. Led by the capable Team Leader Sir Charles Lepani,…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu conveys his sincere condolences on behalf of all the public servants saying the death of Maprik Member, Hon. Gabriel Kapris, is a great loss for Maprik District and Papua New Guinea. Chief Secretary Pomaleu conveys his heartfelt sympathies to the immediate family and Maprik people for the Member’s sudden…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape proudly announces that 43 exceptional students from the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme at the six national schools of excellence have been accepted into universities in the USA. Among 55 originally selected, 12 students have chosen to continue their university studies in Papua New Guinea, bringing the total…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape warmly embraces the establishment of a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative Office within Papua New Guinea. He also welcomed the backing of a substantial US$7.4 million (K25.4 million) from USAID. Prime Minister Marape asked USAID to ensure that this assistance aligns to the recently-launched Medium Term…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape underscored the Government’s resolute commitment to economic recovery and revitalisation of the Papua New Guinea economy during his address in Parliament on Friday, August 11, 2023. The address marked the presentation of the Government’s comprehensive one-year report card since assuming office on August 9, 2022. “Our administration remains dedicated to…

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