Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that the Government would implement major electoral reforms in time for the 2027 National General Elections, including introducing biometric and ID-based voting, appointing a new electoral commissioner, and doing a full clean-up of the national Common Roll. Responding to questions in Parliament, the Prime Minister said Government is…

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The National Parliament has today (30.10.25) passed – by an absolute majority of 76 votes to nil – the Papua New Guinea University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill 2025. This landmark legislation will establish the country’s first dedicated medical university, a major reform in PNG’s national education and health system. The new university, which…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso for representing him at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in the Republic of Korea this month. Prime Minister Marape also congratulated and thanked the Government of the Republic of Korea for successfully hosting the summit, while highlighting the country’s…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today welcomed news of yet another Motion of Vote of No Confidence filed by the Opposition in Parliament, saying it is part of the democratic process and reflects the Constitutional rights of Members of Parliament to choose their Leaders freely and without coercion. Speaking after Parliament was informed of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today (29.10.25) presented to Parliament the final report on the review of the form and system of government and the election of Prime Minister by the people – the result of a major 2-year consultative process carried out throughout the country auditing the current system of government of Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today reaffirmed that the recently- signed Papua New Guinea–Australia Mutual Defence Treaty, known as the Pukpuk Treaty, is a forward- looking, sovereign decision by Papua New Guinea to strengthen its National Defence Capacity and Regional Security Posture while deepening the country’s historic relationship with Australia. Responding to questions raised by…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and equitable distribution of national resources following questions raised in Parliament today by the Member for Alotau, Hon. Ricky Morris, concerning the National Treasury Revenue Account (NTRA) and outstanding payments to resource Provinces and Districts. In responding to the Member’s concerns,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today reaffirmed that his Government has been fair and consistent in distributing Funding support across all Districts and Provinces in Papua New Guinea since taking office in 2019, rejecting claims of bias or political victimization made in Parliament by the Member for Chuave, Hon. James Nomane. In his address to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Members of Parliament of fair and equal distribution of budgetary funding to all districts and provinces over the full six years of his time as prime minister. He has, however, demanded that all parliamentarians and heads of government agencies return the budget support with accountability and transparency by…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has responded to recent comments made by Ialibu-Pangia MP and former Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill in The National newspaper today, describing them as “misguided and selective” and urging the leader to focus on facts and results rather than political rhetoric. Prime Minister Marape said that since taking office in…

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