The Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council commemorated the National Women’s Day on March 24, in a small get together at the Melanesian Haus, Port Moresby. The theme for this year is ‘Take Action for an Empowered Future.’ In his opening address to the staff during the event, the Acting Chief Secretary to…

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I     am pleased to announce and hand over four  (4) Cheques today to four companies   under   phase  three   of  the   current   government   assistance program. The beneficiaries of todays payment are the following companies: This represents about half of the claims that remain pending.    In congratulating the companies for receiving the assistance, we are working hard…

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Greetings and Acknowledgments  Honorable Governors for  • Central Province – Hon. Rufina Peter  • Gulf Province – Hon. Chris Haiveta  • Milne Bay Province – Hon. Gordon Wesley  • National Capital District – Hon. Powes Parkop  • Oro Province – Hon. Gary Juffa  • Western Province – Hon. Taboi Yoto  • Ministers of State  •…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will be visiting key organisations in New Zealand’s Agriculture and Livestock sector tomorrow (Thursday, 27th March, 2025) in Hamilton, as well as meet with the PNG-New Zealand Busi- ness Council in Auckland, to complete his official visit to the country he has described as “an important bilateral partner” for PNG.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today (26.03.25) expressed Papua New Guinea’s heartfelt gratitude to New Zealand-based non-government organisations who continue to support PNG’s development needs over the 50-year bilateral relationship the country has with New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape was addressing the Council for International Development (CID) and the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape met with executives of the Wellington Phoenix Football Corporation today to discuss pathway development for young Papua New Guineans through a football academy training program in New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape met with General Manager David Dome of Wellington   Phoenix  Football   Corporation, who is keen to work with Oceania Football…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasized a bipartisan approach in New Zealand’s handling of Papua New Guinea’s diplomatic affairs as he views PNG’s crucial role as the “buffer” between South East Asia and the Pacific. PM Marape made these thoughts known to Opposition Leader, the Rt. Hon. Chris Hipkins today (26.03.25) when he paid…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has thanked the New Zealand Government for the engage- ment of Papua New Guineans, who are currently working and living in Blen- heim, New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape expressed his appreciation to the Government of New Zealand and the employers especially Hortus Ltd for employing Papua New Guineans through the…

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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon today signed the refreshed PNG-New Zealand Statement of Partnership 2025 – 2029 to reaffirm their countries’ bilateral relationship. The signing took place at the New Zealand Parliament House Theatrette Room following the leaders’ bilateral meeting this afternoon. During…

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Papua New Guinea and Zealand are currently in talks to elevate their diplomatic partnership of 50 years in the face of PNG’s 50th Independence anniversary. This began today (25.03.25) when PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and New Zealand Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon met in the evening at the New Zealand Parliament House…

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