Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Papua New Guineans, especially the younger generation, to embrace optimism, respect democracy, and commit to hard work as the nation prepares to celebrate its 50th Independence Anniversary on 16 September. Speaking at the 2025 PNG Update at the University of Papua New Guinea, the Prime Minister reflected on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially welcomed Hon. Vincent Ambane Kumura, the newly elected Member for Usino-Bundi seat in Madang Province, to Government ranks. The seat became vacant following the passing of former Member, Jimmy Uguro in February 2024. During a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister in Waigani, Port Moresby, Prime…

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The special independent audit of the Connect PNG Program has completed site inspections at four key locations, covering more than 60 percent of the projects identified under Phase One. This phase of the program is valued at K7.9 billion. The audit, which began in May 2025, is being conducted by a special team from Deloitte…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the steady expansion of Papua New Guinea’s overseas STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) scholarship programme, describing it as a transformative investment in the country’s future workforce and leadership. This year, 160 students from the 2024 Grade 12 cohort will take up scholarships to study abroad — the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Edevu Hydro Power for giving 20 Papua New Guinean students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in China valuable work experience in the rugged Koiari mountains of Central Province during their recent vacation. The students, currently enrolled at university in China, were brought home by Edevu Hydro…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today celebrated the resounding success of the 2025 PNG Open, declaring the moment a historic milestone and a beacon of national pride for Papua New Guinea. Hosted at the Royal Port Moresby Golf Club, the 2025 PNG Open—the largest professional golf tournament ever staged in PNG—kicked off on August 14,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has hailed Papua New Guinean amateur golfer Morgan Annato’s historic performance at the PNG Open, describing it as the best-ever result by a Papua New Guinean amateur in a professional golf tournament. Annato, playing in only his seventh national Open, completed the three-day competition at one-under par — the first…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on every Papua New Guinean to recommit to the National Constitution, describing it as the “Mama Law” that binds the nation together and ensures freedom, peace, and equality. Speaking during a press conference to mark 50 years since the adoption of the Constitution by the House of Assembly…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Papua New Guineans — especially the nation’s future leaders — to uphold and defend the National Constitution, describing it as the “living document” that has bound the country together for the past 50 years and will continue to guide it into the future. Speaking at the University of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s steadfast support for peace in the Middle East, calling on Hamas to take immediate steps to end the ongoing conflict with Israel by laying down arms, releasing hostages, and committing to a negotiated settlement. Prime Minister Marape described the situation as “tragic and unnecessary,” noting…

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