Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape announced today that Cabinet has invoked provisions of the Essential Services Act in light of the fuel crisis now affecting the country. “This allows for the Government emergency powers to give directions to companies in the fuel and banking sector in the best interests of Papua New Guinea,”…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged the New Ireland Provincial Government to do more to modernise the province. PM Marape said this can be done relatively easily because of the existence of some enabling infrastructure, revenue from Lihir Mine, and the strong observance of the Rule of Law in the province. The Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says he is very pleased to have had a meeting with an advance team from Vatican City to discuss proposed arrangements and date for the forthcoming visit by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, to PNG this year 2024. The advance team was led by Monsignor George Koovakad from the Holy…

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In a heartfelt plea to the youth of Enga, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for an end to tribal conflicts and encouraged communities to embrace the economic opportunities presented by the reopening of the Porgera gold mine. Amidst ongoing tribal violence in Enga, which has resulted in numerous casualties, this appeal aims to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Central Province Governor Hon. Rufina Peter and her provincial administration to unleash the enormous untapped eco- nomic potential of Central Province. The Prime Minister particularly stressed the unique tourism potential of the province, given its proximity to the nation’s capital, and the opportunity this offers in revenue generation…

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In a long-anticipated moment on Friday (23.02.24), Prime Minister Hon. James Marape witnessed and officiated at the first pouring of gold from the reopened Porgera Mine. The New Porgera Mine, under renegotiated arrangements of SML 13, will see Enga landowners and provincial government and the State receive a combined equity share of 51 percent with…

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The National Government is planning on establishing an ‘elite’ police unit as part of the measures going into strengthening the Royal PNG Constabulary and the bigger Law & Justice sector. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed this in Parliament this week while responding to questions raised by Vanimo-Green MP, Hon. Belden Namah on lawlessness in…

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I want to emphasise to the nation that forming a government is a matter of great seriousness. It involves structuring an alternative policy programme aimed at outperforming the current government’s achievements. Those aiming to govern should cease their smear campaign against me. While you can critique me — I have thick skin — you should,…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has described Morobe as one of the “most-important” provinces of the country which anchors 70 per cent of Papua New Guinea’s economy. He reiterated this sentiment on Friday, February 16, 2024, when receiving the K681 million Morobe Provincial Budget from Morobe Governor Hon. Luther Wenge. Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape praised the exceptional leadership of Milne Bay Governor Hon. Gordon Wesley during the acceptance of the K255 million 2024 Milne Bay Provincial Budget on Monday. The budget underscores the government’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure development within the Milne Bay Province, aiming to secure a prosperous future for its residents. Accompanying…

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