Acting Chief Secretary  to Government Ivan Pomaleu, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a global professional services firm and Norths Projects Ltd, a Brisbane based engineering firm, signed an agreement this week to commence a Special Audit into the government’s biggest ticket project, Connect PNG Programme. The signing took place on Tuesday (25/02/25) by Acting Chief Secretary Pomaleu,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today honoured the memory of Papua New Guinea’s Founding Father, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, during a solemn address at his gravesite in Wewak on the fourth anniversary of his passing. Speaking at the national heritage site, Prime Minister Marape reflected on Sir Michael Somare’s enduring legacy, describing…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today called for urgent global action against illegal fishing and the exploitation of Pacific fisheries, emphasising that Pacific nations have been stewards of the ocean for centuries. Speaking at the Honiara Summit on Sustainable Fisheries, he urged major global powers to take responsibility for their role in sea pollution…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a direct challenge to the Member for Chuave, James Nomane, calling on him to show the people of Chuave and Papua New Guinea what he has achieved with the funds allocated to his district. “I challenge Mr Nomane to show the people of Chuave and Papua New Guinea…

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On the afternoon of Friday, 21 February, 2025, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape held key discussions with Chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission Peter V’landys in Sydney, Australia. This is part of a brief visit by Prime Minister Marape to Australia that is focused on reflecting upon PNG-Australia relations that go back to PNG…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape described his visit to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) archives as an emotional and deeply moving experience, as he explored historical recordings and documents capturing Papua New Guinea’s journey to independence. The ABC, which has had a presence in PNG since the late 1940s, played a significant role in shaping…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the strong and enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia during a series of successful meetings in Sydney today. In the morning, Prime Minister Marape paid a courtesy visit to the Australian Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, where they engaged in discussions on…

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A high-level meeting was held today in Port Moresby between Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, Morobe Provincial MP Hon. Luther Wenge, and Chairman of the State Negotiating Team (SNT), Dairi Vele, to discuss the progress of the Wafi-Golpu Project. The Government reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the project proceeds in a manner that delivers…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today welcomed Papua New Guinea’s official membership in the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), marking a historic milestone for the nation’s oil palm industry. PNG joins Indonesia, Malaysia, and Honduras as the fourth member of the global palm oil organisation, strengthening the country’s position in international trade…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised State Enterprises Minister Hon. William Duma for his leadership in securing new aircraft for Air Niugini, marking the first major fleet acquisition since the late 1970s. The Prime Minister’s commendation came after a high-level meeting with Minister Duma, Air Niugini Chief Executive Officer Gary Seddon, Kumul Consolidated Holdings…

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