Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Papua New Guinea’s men’s and women’s basketball teams for their outstanding achievements at the 2025 Melanesian Cup, describing their performance as a proud moment for the nation during its 50th anniversary year. The PNG men’s basketball team won the gold medal, defeating Fiji in a thrilling final, while…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed serious concern over lapses in provincial health supply management, warning that negligence leading to expired medical stock and disruptions in health service delivery will not be tolerated. The Prime Minister made these remarks following reports from the Department of Health showing significant drug wastage at the Milne Bay…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the greatest legacy he wishes to leave behind for the next generation—especially the children of his Tari-Pori District and the wider Hela Province—is quality education. Speaking at the opening and handover of three brand-new staff houses at the Hope Institute in Tari, the Prime Minister said material possessions such…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is a land of remarkable eco-tourism potential, blessed with diverse cultures and pristine natural environments across the nation. PM Marape, who is also the Member for Tari-Pori in Hela Province, made these remarks after sharing lunch and a friendly chat with Sir Bob Bates — the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed the canonisation of Blessed Peter To Rot, describing it as “a historic moment of pride, faith, and inspiration for Papua New Guinea and our people.” Speaking after confirmation from the Vatican that Blessed Peter To Rot will be formally proclaimed a saint at a Mass of Canonisation…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on landowners from PNG LNG project areas to urgently resolve ongoing disputes to enable the release of over K800 million currently held in trust for their benefit. Speaking in Tari following the signing of the PNG LNG gas-fired power supply MOU, Prime Minister Marape said that while some…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today officiated at a landmark event in Tari, Hela Province, where four major signing and ribbon- cutting ceremonies took place — signalling a new chapter of partnership, progress, and prosperity for the province and its project-impacted communities. The ceremonies brought together key development partners including ExxonMobil PNG, Mineral Resources Development…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended PNG Power Limited, ExxonMobil PNG and the Hela Provincial Government for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deliver a gas-fired power project that will, for the first time, provide reliable electricity to communities across Hela and parts of the Southern Highlands. The new facility at Hides will…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised K92 Mining Limited as a “model of good corporate citizenship and efficiency,” highlighting the company’s strong operational record, transparency, and partnership with the people and Government of Papua New Guinea. During his visit to Kainantu to witness the pouring of gold at K92 Mine — a major milestone…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed the Department of Mining to return to Kainantu and lead consultations with landowners, the Eastern Highlands Provincial Government, and local district leaders to strengthen the structure of landowner and provincial government benefits in the mining sector. “The Government will take a submission to Cabinet to review and strengthen…

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