Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly defended the 2026 National Budget, saying its theme of “Security with Growth” reflects the Government’s deliberate focus on restoring stability, strengthening institutions and positioning Papua New Guinea for long-term prosperity beyond its 50th year of independence. Speaking during an extended interview on NBC Talkback with host Steven Mase…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Minister for Works and Highways, Hon. Solan Mirisim, describing him as a humble leader whose life’s mission was to connect Papua New Guinea’s most isolated people to opportunity, dignity and national development. Speaking at the funeral service in Port Moresby,…

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On behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, I convey my deepest condolences to the Government and people of Australia following the tragic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney. This senseless act of violence has taken innocent lives and caused immense pain to families, friends and the wider Australian community. Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Samarai-Murua District in Milne Bay Province for its fish export joint-venture with Thai company, Pornupphan 2018 Co. Limited, which is now supplying fish and other marine products on the international market. The joint-venture is between the district’s fishing business, Kekeisi Limited and the company from Thailand, which launched…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has held wide- ranging talks with Cairns Lord Mayor Amy Eden in Cairns today, outlining new opportunities for aviation connectivity, labour mobility, sports development and cultural exchanges as Papua New Guinea and Far North Queensland deepen their historic ties. Speaking during the meeting, PM Marape said the PNG Government is…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today attended the funeral of Sir Graeme Ian Whitchurch OBE KT, affectionately known across Papua New Guinea as “Sir Boga.” Sir Graeme passed away on 23 November 2025, aged 79. Sir Graeme served Papua New Guinea for more than four decades, working in senior administrative roles supporting the National Parliament…

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Papua New Guinea’s push to become the National Rugby League’s next expansion franchise has been described as a nation-building project that will transform education, unity, and economic growth — not just sport — during a lively Q&A session at the PNG Investment Conference in Sydney today. Moderated by acclaimed Australian broadcaster Tracey Spicer, the discussion…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today joined Queensland Premier Hon. David Crisafulli at the Queensland Parliament to formally sign the Papua New Guinea–Queensland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 2025–2030, a landmark framework that deepens Government-to-Government, Business-to-Business, and People-to-People cooperation between Papua New Guinea and the State of Queensland. The MoU provides a multi-tiered structure for collaboration…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged investors to help Papua New Guinea transition from a resource-dependent economy to a manufacturing and green-energy powerhouse, outlining a 20-year vision during a live Q&A with Australian journalist Tracey Spicer at PNG Investment Week. Looking ahead to 2040 and 2050, PM Marape said ordinary Papua New Guineans must…

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Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia’s deep friendship and growing economic partnership with Papua New Guinea, declaring the two countries “mates, equals and allies” during a landmark address at the PNG Investment Week 2025 Leaders’ Summit in Sydney today. Speaking before business leaders, government officials and international investors, PM Albanese highlighted the…

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