Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid tribute to the late Jimmy Wan, one of Papua New Guinea’s earliest Chinese-Papua New Guinean coffee growers and a devoted Christian philanthropist, who passed away peacefully in Brisbane on 24 June 2025 at the age of 89. Prime Minister Marape described Mr Wan as a “quiet nation-builder” whose…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended warm congratulations to President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Government, and the American people on their 249th Independence Day, celebrating the enduring values of liberty, democracy, and faith. Prime Minister Marape is currently in St. Louis, Missouri, attending the 62nd General Conference Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as an official guest…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Papua New Guinea’s historic direct export of live fish to Hong Kong as a major breakthrough in the country’s push to expand agricultural and fisheries exports into Asia- Pacific markets. The milestone flight by Air Niugini, which transported four tonnes of live fish from Port Moresby to Hong…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the approval of a groundbreaking US$63.4 million grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Papua New Guinea — the country’s first-ever single-nation GCF project — marking a major milestone in international recognition of PNG’s leadership in global climate action. The GCF Board, meeting in Port Moresby this…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape departed Papua New Guinea today for a 10-day official visit to the United States and United Kingdom, where he will engage in strategic meetings with major global oil, gas, and mining leaders, and participate in a high-level climate and biodiversity dialogue hosted by His Majesty King Charles III. Speaking to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to reform Papua New Guinea’s alcohol and tobacco sector, crack down on illicit trade, and promote safe and legal consumption — while supporting legitimate business — during the official launch of the FTI Consulting Report on Illicit Alcohol in Papua New Guinea. Speaking at the…

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