Prime Minister and Acting Health Minister Hon. James Marape has voiced deep concern over the alarming rate of malnutrition among infants and young children in Papua New Guinea. This issue was addressed during the parliamentary session of Wednesday, August 9, 2023, as he presented the Infant and Young Children’s Food Supply (Control) Bill 2023. The…

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In a pivotal session of Parliament on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Prime Minister and Acting Health Minister Hon. James Marape highlighted the imperative need for contemporary adjustments to health administration practices. Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the substantial evolution within the healthcare sector over the years and underscored the necessity for updated legislation to align with…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his deepest condolences on behalf of the people and Executive Government of Papua New Guinea to the family of the Late Dr. Lin Calvert, who peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Kapuna, Kikori District of Gulf Province. Dr. Calvert’s remarkable legacy spans 64 years of tireless…

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Prime Minister and Acting Health Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a resounding call for heightened accountability and transparency within Provincial Health Authorities (PHAs) across Papua New Guinea. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Prime Minister Marape introduced the Provincial Health Authorities (Amendment) Bill 2023. The bill, which garnered unanimous support from Parliament,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape reaffirmed the Government’s steadfast dedication to the Law and Justice Sector, exemplified by a substantial increase of K410 million in the 2023 Budget. This remarkable surge of 28.9 per cent stands as the most significant funding injection the sector has ever received. Prime Minister Marape said this on Tuesday, August…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a compelling call to action for the people of Papua New Guinea to curtail the consumption of betelnut and sugary foods and beverages. Furthermore, he has urged all Members of Parliament (MPs) to take a proactive role in addressing these issues through their respective District Development Authorities (DDAs),…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his satisfaction upon receiving the announcement that the monumental K770 million Edevu Hydropower Project, situated along the Brown River in Central, is set to commence operations next month. Having inaugurated the project in April earlier this year, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the government’s collaboration, facilitated by Kumul Consolidated Holdings,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is scheduled to be out of the country on Sunday, August 6, 2023, and will return on Monday, August 7, 2023. During his absence, Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso will serve as Acting Prime Minister. Prime Minister Marape is visiting a close friend who is currently hospitalised with a…

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Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his enthusiasm for the goodwill visit of two large Indian naval vessels to Papua New Guinea, stating that it signifies a promising future for India-Papua New Guinea relations. The visit, closely following the historic presence of Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi in May, reinforces…

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today (03.08.23) gave a gleaming report on Minerals Resources Development Company (MRDC) while describing it “very much the success story (Great) Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare wanted it to be”.  PM Marape was tabling the financial accounts of the company in Parliament when he revealed…

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