Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the reopening of the Kapakapa (Ghost Mountain) Trail in Central Province, describing it as a major step towards promoting wartime heritage tourism, rural development, and international friendship between Papua New Guinea, Australia, and the United States. The reopening expedition—featuring 10 American and Australian trekkers, including acclaimed authors of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today officially launched the 2025 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Ministers Football Tournament and Cup Draw at the Melanesian Haus, Waigani, in a ceremony that highlighted the spirit of Melanesian unity through Sport. The brief but significant event was attended by Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, Technology and Sports,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Wantok Radio Light for its enduring role in spreading positive, faith-based messages across Papua New Guinea, describing it as an “instrument of hope” that uplifts hearts and guides young people toward productive and meaningful lives. Speaking during a visit to the Wantok Radio Light studios on the occasion…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s full commitment to implementing biometric and technology- driven reforms in Papua New Guinea’s electoral system ahead of the 2027 National General Election, describing the initiative as “vital to preserving the sanctity of democracy.” Speaking at the Transforming Elections Through Biometrics & Technology Workshop in Port Moresby…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that Papua New Guinea’s National Rugby League (NRL) team will be officially known as the PNG Chiefs, describing the name as a powerful reflection of the country’s deep cultural roots, ancient governance systems, and enduring unity. “We are a nation of a thousand tribes,” Prime Minister Marape said.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s continued commitment to Peace, Partnership, and the full implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement during his Keynote Address at the Inauguration of the 5th Bougainville Parliament in Buka. The Inauguration ceremony in the Bougainville Parliament this afternoon was presided over by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is attending the inauguration of the 5th Bougainville Parliament in Buka today, marking a significant milestone in the Bougainville Peace Process and the partnership between Papua New Guinea’s National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG). The inauguration follows the successful 2025 Bougainville General Elections, which resulted in Hon. Ishmael…

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Chief Secretary to Government  Mr.  Ivan  Pomaleu,  OBE has directed  policy officers from the Department of Prime Minister & NEC to step-up with their work and provide timely information to on  the progress  of  work  for  key  sectors  under  Policy  Wing  1     and  Policy  Wing  2  of  the department. This comes as a  result of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid an emotional and historic tribute to the late Morobe Governor Hon. Luther Akisawa Wenge, describing him as “a true patriot, constitutional defender, and one of the last of Papua New Guinea’s first generation of nation-builders.” The Prime Minister delivered his tribute during the State Funeral Service at the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, today reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the people of Western Province, assuring them that the newly reviewed Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) for the Ok Tedi Mine will be a “transformational” step toward sustainable development. Rescheduling his appointments to attend the final CMCA review workshop in Port Moresby, Prime…

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