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Prime Minister Marape Commends Immigration Progress and Highlights Pathway to Citizenship and Stronger Border Governance
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the significant progress made in Papua New Guinea’s Immigration and Citizenship systems since 2019, following the presentation of a comprehensive Report to Parliament by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Border Security, Hon. John Rosso. Speaking in Parliament today in support of the Report, Prime Minister…
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Prime Minister Marape Proposes Future Law to Outlaw Polygamy to Protect Women and Strengthen Families
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced his intention to pursue Legislation that will outlaw Polygamy in Papua New Guinea in the future, describing the move as part of a broader national effort to protect Women, strengthen families, and restore respect for Mothers and Daughters across the country. Speaking in Parliament during discussions on Gender-Based…
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Prime Minister Marape Calls for Stronger Family Values and National Effort to End Violence Against Women
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on all Papua New Guineans, especially men, to take personal and national responsibility in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), declaring that the country must undergo a “character reset” beginning in the family if it is to secure a better future for the next generation. Prime Minister Marape made these…
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Prime Minister Marape Assures Completion of Madang Airport Terminal and Outlines National Airport Upgrades
Prime Minister Hon. James Marae has assured the people of Madang Province that the National Government will intervene if necessary to ensure the long-delayed Madang Airport terminal is completed, following the abandonment of the project by the contractor responsible for its construction. The Prime Minister gave the assurance in Parliament while responding to a question…
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Prime Minister Marape Welcomes Strong Performance of Nambawan Super as Fund Assets Reach K13 Billion
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the strong financial performance of Nambawan Super Limited, describing the Fund’s growth to K13 billion in assets as a positive indicator of confidence in Papua New Guinea’s economy and financial sector. The Prime Minister made the remarks following the release of Nambawan Super’s 2025 financial results, which confirmed…
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Prime Minister Marape Responds to Questions on Potential Telefomin By-Election
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has clarified the Government’s position regarding a possible by-election for the Telefomin Open seat, stating that while the process is constitutionally governed by the Electoral Commission, the Executive Government has raised concerns about timing and cost given the proximity of the 2027 National General Election. Prime Minister Marape made the…
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Prime Minister Marape affirms Government Action on FATF Grey Listing, says PNG will respond with Stronger Systems and Reforms
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured the country that the Government is taking decisive and coordinated action following Papua New Guinea’s recent placement on the monitoring list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), commonly referred to as “Grey Listing.” Responding to a question from Sinasina–Yongomugl MP Hon. Kerenga Kua during Question Time in…
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Prime Minister Marape welcomes strong 2025 Production Results from K92 Mining, highlighting Positive Impact on PNG Economy
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the strong Production and Financial Results recorded by K92 Mining Inc. for the 2025 Financial Year, describing the performance of the Kainantu Gold Mine in Eastern Highlands Province as a Positive Signal of confidence in Papua New Guinea’s Mining Sector and broader economy. K92 Mining recently reported record…
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Prime Minister Marape Highlights Highlands Highway as Backbone of PNG Economy During Opening Of 35 New Bridges
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described the Highlands Highway as the backbone of Papua New Guinea’s economy, announcing continued major government investment in roads, bridges, power infrastructure and economic development along the country’s most important transport corridor. Speaking during the opening of 35 permanent dual-lane concrete bridges under the Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded…
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Prime Minister Marape Calls for Care in Handling Chief Justice Referral
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed serious concern following reports of the referral of Papua New Guinea’s Chief Justice to a Leadership Tribunal, describing the development as an unprecedented matter involving one of the nation’s most important constitutional offices. Prime Minister Marape said the Office of the Chief Justice embodies the rule of law…






