Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today tabled the Prime Minister (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Parliament, describing it as a decisive Reform aimed at strengthening accountability, improving efficiency, and ensuring the effective implementation of Government decisions across Papua New Guinea’s Public Service. The Bill seeks to empower the Chief Secretary to Government with enhanced authority to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the leadership of Papua New Guinea rests firmly in the hands of its people, while outlining the achievements of the Pangu-led Government since 2019 and setting out measures to ensure that the 2027 National General Elections are free, fair, and transparent. Responding to questions in Parliament from North Fly…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised that the Government will not rush into signing the Wafi-Golpu Mine agreement unless it delivers a fair and equitable return for Papua New Guinea, highlighting a target of at least 55 per cent total state benefit. Responding in Parliament to questions raised by Bulolo MP Hon. Sam Basil…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed an urgent and comprehensive report into recent Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) recruitment concerns, assuring the nation that transparency, accountability, and national interest will guide all actions taken. Responding in Parliament to questions raised by East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan Bird, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the seriousness…

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Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has officiated at the Provincial Administrators Conference on Monday 23rd March 2026 in Port Moresby. This conference is aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across all levels of our government. While delivering his opening remarks, the Chief Secretary welcomed the Prime Minister, Hon. Chief James Marape,…

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Prime Minister James Marape has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening Papua New Guinea’s live- stock sector, with a strong focus on reducing imports and increasing local pro duction for both domestic consumption and export. Speaking in Parliament, the Prime Minister expressed concern over the country’s continued reliance on imported meat and agricultural products. He…

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: The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to clarify recent Media Reports regarding Outstanding Payments associated with the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Football Tournament, as published in one of today’s daily newspapers. The Office acknowledges concerns raised by participating Teams, Service Providers, and Stakeholders regarding delays in the processing of Allowances, Prize Monies, and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described the passage of landmark legislation in Parliament today restructuring Papua New Guinea’s higher court system as one of the most significant achievements of his Government under the Reset Agenda at 50 years of Independence. Prime Minister Marape said the reforms establish a clear, three-tier higher court structure comprising…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for carefully planned and inclusive urbanisation across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, emphasising that cities must be designed to improve the quality of life for people rather than become centres of congestion and inequality. Delivering his keynote address at the 7th Pacific Urban Forum in Port Moresby,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today affirmed his Government’s commitment to strengthening Papua New Guinea’s Superannuation Sector as a cornerstone of long-term Economic empowerment, during a significant visit to the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) Head Office in Port Moresby. In a forward-looking address to the Board, Management, and Staff of Nasfund, Prime Minister Marape emphasized…

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