New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations following a meeting between New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Winston Peters, and Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, in Port Moresby on Monday, May 13, 2024.s Prime Minister Marape recognised New Zealand as a steadfast development…

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The National Government has released its third batch of financial assistance to business houses affected by the January 10 looting throughout the nation’s capital, Port Moresby. The cheque presentation held on Monday, 6 May 2024, was officiated by the Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, who expressed regret for the unfortunate incidents that occurred on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has been invited to participate in this year’s United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) Summit of the Future. UN Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea, Richard Howard, today hand-delivered the letter by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to PM Marape, while informing him PNG is being invited because of its leading position…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extended a warm welcome to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Hon. Winston Peters, during his Pacific Tour. The welcome occurred at a bilateral meeting held today at Sir Manasupe Haus in Port Moresby. The meeting covered key bilateral issues including a review of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, May 10, 2024, lauded the National Airports Corporation (NAC) and the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project (CADIP) for their significant role in constructing the new K76.8 million Gurney Airport in Alotau, Milne Bay Province. He expressed his commendations during the groundbreaking ceremony held in Alotau, highlighting the initiative…

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In a pivotal Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) meeting held today in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape together with Bougainville President H.E. Ishmael Toroama discussed crucial issues concerning the ratification and aftermath of the Bougainville referendum. The meeting concluded successfully with several significant agreements aimed at facilitating the ongoing peace process. Bougainville Treasurer and…

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In the aftermath of Wednesday’s Bougainville Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) meeting, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on all Members of Parliament to give fair consideration to Bougainville Leadership’s aspirations for Bougainville, including their quest for peace, development, and political independence. The Prime Minister reiterated this call following a productive dialogue in Port Moresby…

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In a significant endorsement of local governance, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the Mendi-Munihu District for its proactive approach to development, highlighted by the creation of the Mendi-Munihu District Five-Year Development Plan 2023-2027. Speaking before a large gathering at the Momei Oval in Mendi on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Prime Minister underscored…

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