Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape this morning officiated at the PNG National Day at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka where he underscored the close, enduring 51-year-old bilateral partnership of Papua New Guinea and Japan. At the National Day Grand Hall, where participating countries are given a day to highlight their country’s participation with a…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, has announced the appointment of Mr Gerea Aopi as the new Chairman of the Board of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL), as the Government moves swiftly to address serious governance concerns raised in a recent Australian media report. Mr Aopi’s appointment was made prior to the emergence of these…

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Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape has arrived in Osaka, Japan to participate in the 2025 World Expo and promote Papua New Guinea’s trade and investment opportunities to Japanese and world audiences. The Prime Minister will highlight his participation by officiating at the PNG National Day on Monday, 21 July 2025 at the expo site on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially commissioned the MV IBK, a new landing craft barge representing the people of Ihu, Baimuru, and Kikori, and launched the Kikori District Five-Year Development Plan at a ceremony held at Fairfax Wharf. Under the theme “Charting our way: one development plan, one people, one vessel,” the event marked a…

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I have been made aware of serious allegations published by the Sydney Morning Herald concerning Mr Wapu Sonk, one of Papua New Guinea’s nominated directors on the PNG NRL franchise board. These allegations relate to business dealings during his tenure at Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited and while these matters are unrelated to the NRL bid,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that the National Executive Council (NEC) has endorsed a clear and final position on matters concerning East New Britain Palm Oil Limited (ENBPOL), and that the implementation of Cabinet’s decision must now proceed without delay. This follows recent confusion caused by a recent statement purportedly issued by the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced the historic upcoming visit of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres, to Papua New Guinea in early September 2025—marking a momentous occasion in the nation’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. Prime Minister Marape confirmed today he has received formal communication from the Office of the Secretary-General…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today returned to the country following a two week-long official visit to the United States and United Kingdom, during which he advanced Papua New Guinea’s national interests through high-level engagements on climate, investment, resource development, defence, and economic resilience. In a press conference at Jacksons International Airport, the Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Matalau Nakikus, one of the founding members of the legendary Barike Band of Rabaul, as the nation prepares to celebrate 50 years of Independence. Prime Minister Marape described the late Nakikus as a musical patriot whose voice gave soul to a young…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today defended the value of his official visits to the United States and United Kingdom, as well as other similar prior engagements, affirming that such engagements are integral to Papua New Guinea’s diplomatic and development objectives ahead of and beyond the nation’s 50th anniversary celebrations. “I understand the concerns regarding…

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