Prime Minister Hon. James Marape this afternoon (15.05.25) met with the Special Envoy of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Mr. Omar Shedadeh to further discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in trade and investment, and technical expertise by UAE to PNG in targeted…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today proudly announced a major breakthrough in Papua New Guinea’s health care history as Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) successfully performed the country’s first-ever kidney transplant. This groundbreaking procedure, which took place this afternoon following the National Executive Council’s approval of the National Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthetic Policy (NSO&A Policy)…

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External Auditors into the Connect PNG Program are now in country to commence face to face interviews with all stakeholders and physical inspections of the road projects, starting in the Manus province where the start of phase one of the program was launched in 2022. Acting Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu said the Audit…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reiterated his call to the PNG Public Service to make Domestic Violence a sackable offence for public servants. PM Marape stressed this as he reminded Papua New Guinean men to revisit the original structure of the family unit as designed by God, and their responsibility as the leader of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the European Union (EU) on the occasion of Europe Day, recognising the EU’s long-standing and expanding partnership with Papua New Guinea during a formal reception held on the evening of Friday, 9 May 2025 at APEC Haus. Speaking before a distinguished audience of diplomats, ministers, and development partners,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has used the occasion of Mother’s Day to make a heartfelt national appeal for greater respect and care towards women — especially mothers — as Papua New Guinea prepares to mark its 50th Independence Anniversary later this year. Prime Minister Marape urged the men and sons of Papua New Guinea…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today expressed the nation’s gratitude to Dr. Osborne Liko, outgoing Secretary for the Department of Health, for his dedicated and impactful service over the past five years. Dr. Liko, a respected neurologist and anthropologist, has led the department through unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and has overseen significant…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today (12.05.25) launched the first-ever National Manufactur- ing Policy in a milestone moment that marks Papua New Guinea’s deliberate attempt at moving into manufacturing industries. The National Manufacturing Policy 2024, launched under the Department of Commerce and Industry, is the first of its kind of framework any government has put…

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Prime Minister and a former Education Minister Hon. James Marape has conveyed the nation’s heartfelt appreciation to Mr Fred Stolz, the founding principal of Balob Teachers College in Lae, and congratulated the institution on reaching its remarkable 60th anniversary milestone. Mr Stolz, an Australian educator who first came to Papua New Guinea in 1965, returned…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Prime Minister Marape said the elevation of Pope Leo XIV comes at a time when the world…

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