Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that growing Papua New Guinea’s economy has been his central focus since first assuming office on 30 May 2019, and remains the cornerstone of his vision for the country’s long-term prosperity and independence. “From my first speech as Prime Minister in 2019, I made it clear that the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has dismissed recent remarks by Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill as misleading, hypocritical, and unworthy of someone who presided over the worst era of economic mismanagement in Papua New Guinea’s history. “It baffles me that Mr O’Neill can talk about transparency and accountability when his own record speaks volumes of the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on suspended Kumul Petroleum Holdings Managing-Director Wapu Sonk to step aside and allow the process to clear his name of the allegations against him. Prime Minister Marape made the appeal at his press conference on Saturday evening before departing for New York, United States of America for the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) from 21–27 September 2025, joining global leaders for a historic week of dialogue, diplomacy, and collective action. The Prime Minister’s programme during UNGA80 underscores Papua New Guinea’s growing role in international affairs. On Monday, 22 September, he…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced bold reforms to harness Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, accountability, and fairness in Government decision-making as Papua New Guinea begins its next 50 years of nationhood. Reflecting on his Message at Independence Hill during the 50th Anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has affirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to unity, progress, and economic independence as the country embarks on its next 50 years, following the historic Golden Jubilee of Independence on 16 September. The Prime Minister will represent Papua New Guinea at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, United…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to national unity, law and order, and economic progress following Papua New Guinea’s historic 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Speaking after the Jubilee, Prime Minister Marape said the milestone was a reminder to all Papua New Guineans that the country’s future must rise above tribal, provincial,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today addressed issues concerning the leadership of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL), reaffirming his Government’s commitment to upholding transparency, accountability, and good governance in Papua New Guinea’s national oil and gas company. In light of the recent suspension of KPHL Managing Director, Mr. Wapu Sonk, the Prime Minister emphasized…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today received a rousing and colourful welcome in his home electorate of Tari-Pori, Hela Province, as he returned from the nation’s historic 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby. Thousands gathered in traditional attire, with singsing groups and community members filling Tari with the spirit of celebration and unity. The…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Papua New Guinea for coming together in unity to celebrate the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary, describing the occasion as one of the most joyous moments of his life. Reflecting on the week’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister Marape said he was deeply…

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