My Fellow Papua New Guineans, As the sun rises on 2025, we stand at a monumental juncture in our history—our Golden Jubilee. This year, we celebrate 50 years of independence, a journey that began in 1975 when Papua New Guinea became a sovereign nation. It is a time to honor our past, recognise our achievements,…

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As Papua New Guinea approaches 2025, the year marking 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a heartfelt message to the nation, urging every citizen to unite and work together for the betterment of the country. “2025 is a monumental year for our country, not just because we are celebrating our…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced the appointment of the Honourable Soroi Eoe, Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs, as Acting Governor General for the next three weeks. This appointment comes as the Governor General takes temporary leave, with both the Chief Justice and the Speaker of Parliament unavailable to assume the…

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Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Bougainville on Thursday, 26 December to participate in the historic commemoration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s 100th Year Anniversary, celebrating a century of service and community engagement in Bougainville. The event, which marked the church’s establishment in 1924, drew thousands of attendees, including church leaders, local dignitaries, and community…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has acknowledged the role media in Papua New Guinea have played in PNG’s development, assuring them of their continued place in securing democracy in the country. He said he wanted to see this legacy protected, maintained and passed on to following generations as the country faces 50 years of nationhood.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on churches to become the catalyst to re-ignite unity and anchor it among the ethno- linguistically diverse people of Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister made the appeal as he announced that Government would be heavily engaging churches in activities of the 50th Independence anniversary next year, 2025.…

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My dear People of Papua New Guinea, As we wind down for the year, I come to inform you of some of the work your Government has done this year that will directly impact you in the communities. I know many of you have concerns, especially in the area of Law & Order and Costs…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed deep sorrow and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic North Coast Aviation Britten Norman Islander crash on Sunday, December 22, 2024, in the Saruwaged Range of Morobe. Prime Minister Marape described the incident as a…

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– Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for the Pasca Gas Agreement, marking a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea as the country prepares to develop its first offshore petroleum project. The agreement, concluded in just six months following the resumption of negotiations in June this year, represents a…

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