The National Department of Health has this week revived the National Health Conference after going without it for eight long years. The NHC begins today, Monday 11 November 2024 to Wednesday 13 November 2024 at APEC Haus, Port Moresby. The conference pools together discussions and renews efforts among health professionals in the Public Service to…

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Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, has confirmed he will not attend the upcoming United Nations Global Climate Summit (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, citing as a primary reason the lack of finance and commitment to reverse global deforestation by 2030 as agreed at COP 28 in Dubai. Prime Minister Marape announced that Minister for Environment, Conservation,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today announced the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso at this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders Meeting to represent Papua New Guinea. The 2024 APEC Leaders’ Meeting is being held in Lima, Peru beginning today Sunday 10 November 2024 to Saturday 16 November 2024, with preliminary…

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Issues of police and the greater Law & Justice sector dominated the Coalition Leaders’ Meeting late into the night of Thursday, 07 November 2024 when government leaders met to initiate discussions on the 2025 National Budget. Agreeing to put a greater focus on Law & Justice sector in general and Police in particular, Treasurer Hon.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is taking a compassionate leave following the passing of a family member. He is scheduled to resume work on Monday. During his leave from duties , Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso will serve as Acting Prime Minister. Due to his personal bereavement, Prime Minister Marape will not be attending…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended his congratulations to two newly appointed Vice-Ministers of State, who were officially sworn in today at Government House. The two Vice-Ministers took their oaths before the Governor General, His Excellency Sir Bob Dadae. They are: 1.        Hon. Stanley Muts Samban (Wewak MP) – Vice-Minister for Defence 2.        Hon.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended his congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Prime Minister Marape also expressed gratitude to outgoing President Joe Biden for his dedicated service and commended Vice President Kamala Harris for the spirited challenge she posed during this…

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Prime Min- ister, Hon. James Marape, has commended Member for Talasea, Hon. Freddie Kumai, and his district development authority for successfully reporting back to government Talasea’s spending of the budget to the middle of the financial year. Mr Kumai today, Wednesday 6 November 2024, presented the Talasea Mid- Term Projects Report 2022 – 2024 to…

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In a heartfelt tribute to the Late Valentine H. Kambori, Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has praised the remarkable life and legacy of a man, who served as both a mentor and a guiding light to many throughout Papua New Guinea. During a gathering of family, colleagues, and friends, Mr Pomaleu emphasized the profound impact…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has opened a two-day forum on Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in Port Moresby on Monday night, describing it as a milestone achievement aimed at empowering Papua New Guineans to participate in the country’s economy. The multi-million kina ‘Improved TVET for Employment’ project is co-funded by three partners –…

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