Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the newly released ANZ Research report, A ‘New’ State of the Economy Report on Papua New Guinea, as an independent affirmation of the country’s improving economic trajectory — one underpinned by the Government’s strong emphasis on agriculture-led growth, rural empowerment and sustainable development. The report, published on 19…

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I am pleased to  announce  and hand over two  (2)  Cheques  today to two  companies under phase three of the current government  assistance program. The beneficiaries of today’s payment are the following companies: The Department Finance is able to release cheques for these two companies only whilst payments  for  other  qualified  companies  under  this  phase…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the Government is on track to remove Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 13 essential household items, delivering a major cost-of-living relief measure for ordinary Papua New Guineans. Speaking after attending the weekly Budget Management Committee (BMC) meeting today in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape commended the…

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President of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, has conveyed his Letter of Confirmation through the Resident Indonesian Ambassador advising of his attendance of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary in September this year. Indonesian Ambassador to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, HE Andriana Supandy, accompanied by his diplomatic staff and Defense Attache, were on…

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As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, a rare opportunity has emerged in global commodity markets — an opportunity that Prime Minister James Marape says could transform rural economies and secure lasting prosperity for farmers across the country. With international prices for cocoa and coffee soaring to record highs, and a favourable exchange…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has initiated an administrative inquiry into the selection and appointment processes within Papua New Guinea’s public service, raising serious concerns about breaches of merit-based recruitment and possible undue influence in recent high-level appointments. The inquiry commenced on Friday, 16 May, following directions from the National Executive Council and the Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended his heartfelt thanks to a team of PNG and UK- based kidney specialists for successfully performing a kidney transplant operation—the first of its kind in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific—at Port Moresby General Hospital this week. The 14th of May 2025 will be remembered as a historic…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a national call to action for all levels of government, communities, and citizens across Papua New Guinea to actively prepare for the country’s historic 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations on September 16, 2025. “With just four months remaining before our golden jubilee, I appeal to all provinces, districts, and…

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Acting Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu says the upgrading and sealing the 32.2 km stretch from NBC Junction to Kawa Primary School along the Manus East West Highway will not meet its contracted completion timeline. He said a joint report from the National Department of Works and Highways, the EPC contractor and ALBE Consultants…

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Papua New Guinea and Australia should not take each other for granted but work together with shared goals for the prosperity of each of their people. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said this during the “Yumi Stap Wantem’’ event on Wednesday (14.05.25) evening. The event was organized by the Australian High Commission as part of…

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