Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the Eliseo Group for its ongoing investment in Port Moresby and its vital role in creating jobs for local residents, particularly in the hard-hit area of Gerehu. Following the devastating events of January 10, 2024, which saw significant damage to businesses, including widespread looting and arson, the Eliseo…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended heartfelt congratulations to 54 exceptional young Papua New Guineans, who are about to embark on a transformative educational journey to China on the Papua New Guinea Government’s prestigious STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) scholarships. Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Yang Xiaoguang, Education Minister…

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On behalf of the government and people of Papua New Guinea, I strongly condemn the recent unprovoked missile attack on Israel by Iran, along with the continued hostilities from Hamas and Hezbollah. Israel is not in physical conflict with Iran, and yet it finds itself facing this aggression, which only escalates the violence in the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has been invited by Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese to attend the National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final tomorow in Sydney, between the Melbourne Storm and the Penrith Panthers. The invitation comes at a pivotal moment as Papua New Guinea is bidding for a place in the NRL competition…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his optimism about the progress toward establishing a Papua New Guinea rugby league team in the Australian NRL competition. Following a series of high-level discussions in Sydney with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese, Minister for Sport Hon. Anika Wells, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Hon.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today praised the founder of Waigani Christian College, Hon. Benjamin Mul, who is also North Waghi MP, for his remarkable achievements in the private education sector, calling it a shining example of dedication and vision. Prime Minister Marape delivered these commendations during the 30th Anniversary celebration of Waigani Christian College,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that the Government is working on plans to provide assistance to private schools, aiming to ease the financial burdens faced by parents, guardians, and sponsors of students attending these institutions amidst challenging economic times. Speaking at the 30th Anniversary celebrations of Waigani Christian College, Prime Minister Marape expressed…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today underscored the urgency of finalising the Mine Development Contract (MDC) and issuing the Special Mining Lease (SML) for the Wafi-Golpu Mine in Morobe Province, stressing that time is running out to get this critical project off the ground. During a high-level meeting with the State Negotiating Team, Joint Venture…

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The Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is actively pursuing opportunities for collaboration and support from the Government of India to strengthen PNG’s electoral systems. Ongoing discussions are focused on areas such as electoral reforms, technology implementation, and capacity-building for PNG’s Electoral Commission in preparation for the 2027 General Elections. Yesterday, the Electoral Commissioner, Simon…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today delivered a stirring call to action, urging all Papua New Guineans to work relentlessly over the next 20 years, starting in 2025, to transform the nation into a high-income economy and shift from being an exporter of raw resources to a manufacturer. Speaking upon his return from the 79th…

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