Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, today officially welcomed the new Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Ewen Neil McDonald, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister in Port Moresby. Prime Minister Marape expressed his appreciation to H.E. McDonald for the meeting and warmly welcomed him to Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) and its Commissioner General, Mr Sam Koim, for the swift and complete restoration of the IRC’s critical tax administration systems, and the full recovery of all taxpayer records without compromise following recent technical disruptions. Speaking during a high-level fiscal performance and revenue strategy…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will officially launch the Papua New Guinea–Indonesia Business Council Inc. on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at the State Function Room of the National Parliament, marking a historic milestone in strengthening economic ties between the two neighbouring countries. The initiative, spearheaded by Minister for International Trade and Investment Hon. Richard Maru…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has approved the appointment of Ms. Seline Leo-Lohia as the Trade Commission of Papua New Guinea to the Republic of Indonesia. Prime Minister Marape said this was a very strategic appointment. “Papua New Guinea and Indonesia are close neighbors but are yet…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has thanked all stakeholders involved in the Ok Tedi Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) Extension Review Working Group Meeting, describing it as a critical moment to shape a new social contract that prioritises environmental sustainability, equity, and long-term benefits for the people of Western Province. Addressing the conclusion of the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, welcomed the new Minister for Finance, Hon. Thomas Opa, during the Government’s weekly Budget Management Committee (BMC) meeting, calling on him to be a responsible and prudent steward of the nation’s finances. Minister Opa’s first attendance at the BMC comes at a critical time as…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Tuesday (06.05.25) led the middle-aged and working class people to launch and play in the Prime Minister’s 2025 Golden Jubilee Oldies basketball competition in Port Moresby. The competition, organized through the Basketball Federation of PNG, is part of the events leading up to the 50th Independence anniversary celebrations in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended his congratulations to the Board, management, and workforce of Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) for achieving a record K1.85 billion in revenue during the first quarter of 2025, delivering K681 million in net profit after tax. “This exceptional result is a testament to what Papua New Guineans can…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has approved the appointment of Ms. Seline Leo-Lohia as the Trade Commission of Papua New Guinea to the Republic of Indonesia. Prime Minister Marape said this was a very strategic appointment. “Papua New Guinea and Indonesia are close neighbors but are yet…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the people of Lae for their unity and commitment to civic pride during the groundbreaking Rosso Lae Community Cleanathon, held on Saturday 3 May 2025 and Sunday 4 May 2025. He commended the grassroots-driven initiative as a shining example of national pride and personal responsibility ahead of Papua…

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