Welcoming 2026 – Resetting at 50, Securing Growth and Preparing the Nation Forward As we welcome 2026, I extend my warm New Year greetings to all Papua New Guineans at home and abroad. The year 2025 was a defining moment in our national history. It marked 50 years since Papua New Guinea became a sovereign…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the installation of gas-fired power generation at the LNG facilities in Hela marks a major shift from resource extraction to direct, long-term community development. During a site visit on Sunday, the Prime Minister inspected a 2-megawatt gas-fired power plant nearing completion and confirmed it is expected to be operational…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the Hela Chapter of the PNG Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (TSCF) for organising a church-based youth awareness and gospel outreach program in Tari town, calling on young people to return to God, embrace positive change, and prepare their lives for eternity. The Prime Minister made these remarks on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has outlined a new suite of housing and tax reforms aimed at helping working Papua New Guineans secure their first home. Speaking during his site visit on Sunday, the Prime Minister said the Government will introduce measures in 2026 that include: •        Removal of stamp duty on first-home purchases under…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described the decision by several American families to spend their Christmas at Ambua Lodge in Tari as a deeply inspiring reminder of the true spirit of Hela Province and the enduring warmth of Papua New Guinea’s people. The families, who travelled with their sons and daughters, chose to celebrate…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has highlighted the success of long-term education and workforce planning that has seen Papua New Guineans rise into leadership and operational roles at the PNG LNG project. During his site visit on Sunday, the Prime Minister was informed that around 90 per cent of the current LNG workforce are national…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that the PNG LNG Project has fully retired its bank-financed debt six months ahead of schedule, marking a major milestone in Papua New Guinea’s economic history and reaffirming the country’s credibility as a destination for large-scale global investment. Speaking during a site visit to the LNG facilities on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on the people of Tari-Pori District in Hela Province to protect peace, uphold unity and live as responsible citizens as they celebrate Christmas 2025 and prepare to enter the New Year 2026. Addressing the people in Tari District, Prime Minister Marape said peace must remain the foundation for…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today paid high tribute to the Papua New Guinea Customs Service for its outstanding performance in 2025, describing the Agency as one of the Government’s most reliable pillars in strengthening national revenue, safeguarding borders, and supporting economic stability. The Prime Minister said PNG Customs had once again exceeded expectations…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has used the lead-up to Christmas 2025—the 50th Christmas since Papua New Guinea became a sovereign nation—to thank citizens, public servants and international partners, while outlining major economic achievements and reforms that will shape the country’s next chapter beyond its Golden Jubilee. In a press conference, Prime Minister Marape expressed…

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