Prime Minister James Marape has personally visited the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) to thank its senior management and staff for delivering an outstanding financial performance for 2025 and ensuring strong returns for its members. Nasfund reported a record Net Profit After Tax of K1.08 billion for the 2025 financial year, with its Net Asset Value…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has firmly rejected recent claims made by former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill regarding delays and alleged concessions in major resource projects, stating that the Government has not stalled development but is instead protecting Papua New Guinea’s long-term national interest. The Prime Minister said commentary surrounding both the Papua LNG and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that Papua New Guinea’s economy is growing strongly, supported by clear national data showing a significant rise in government revenue over the past seven years, while making it clear that the Government will not enter into resource agreements that short-change the nation. Prime Minister Marape said the latest…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that the Government is firmly committed to progressing the Wafi-Golpu and Papua LNG projects, while ensuring that Papua New Guinea secures fair and equitable benefits for its people. Responding in Parliament today to questions raised by Bulolo MP Hon. Sam Basil Jr, Prime Minister Marape dismissed claims that…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Parliament’s passage of the Vagrancy Act by an overwhelming 80-1 votes, reaffirming the Government’s strong support for the legislation introduced by National Capital District Governor Hon. Powes Parkop to restore order, safety, and discipline in Port Moresby and urban centres across Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape said…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that Papua New Guinea’s economy is growing steadily and is not in crisis, pointing to clear national data showing sustained expansion over recent years. Citing official figures from the National Statistical Office and Department of Treasury, Prime Minister Marape said the country’s nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has delivered a comprehensive response in Parliament to questions raised by Komo-Hulia MP Hon. Daniel Tindipu, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to resolving long-standing issues surrounding the 4.27 per cent PNG LNG equity, strengthening benefit-sharing arrangements for landowners and provinces, and advancing national energy security. The Prime Minister acknowledged that the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Eliseo Investment Limited for its significant investment in Papua New Guinea, describing the opening of the Eliseo Premium Hohola complex as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s growing economy. Speaking on Tuesday (17 March 2026) evening during the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Hohola,…

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Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has rubbished a social media post purportedly attributed to him that claim the Government has committed K500 million to host APEC 2033. This comes after a fake social media post on Facebook which was published by the ‘PNG Happenings Today’, with a title “PNG Commits K500 Investment to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the IBS University Bill 2026, describing it as a timely step towards expanding higher education opportunities for Papua New Guinea’s rapidly growing number of school leavers. The bill was passed by Parliament 93-0. Speaking in Parliament in support of the bill, Prime Minister Marape said the legislation would…

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