Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Santos Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kevin Gallagher and his senior executive team following their Meeting at Melanesian Haus on Monday, 2 March 2026, reaffirming Papua New Guinea’s position as a safe, credible and long-term energy producer in the Asia-Pacific region. Santos Ltd, one of Australia’s…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today held high-level bilateral discussions with senior World Bank Group executives at Melanesian Haus, Waigani, focusing on Papua New Guinea’s economic transformation agenda, fiscal consolidation progress, and the country’s long-term ambition to become a major food supplier to Asia and the Pacific. The World Bank delegation was led by Carlos…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly condemned the recent vandalism of public infrastructure in Wewak, East Sepik Province, describing the act as unacceptable and a betrayal of the very people such infrastructure is meant to serve. Speaking ahead of his official visit to launch major developments at Boram Airport, the Prime Minister expressed disappointment…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has firmly dismissed claims arising from a recent Post-Courier online article suggesting that foreign “ghost” operations are running Papua New Guinea’s public service, describing such narratives as misleading and unnecessary alarmism. Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea remains a fully sovereign, transparent and democratically governed nation, and that no…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is requesting consular services to evacuate Papua New Guinean  citizens caught in the Middle East crisis following the recent escalation of the conflict  between Iran and Israel on February  28, 2026. The Prime Minister made this statement today following the escalating regional  security crisis, which had occurred over the weekend.…

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The Government of Papua New Guinea is closely monitoring developments arising from the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, with particular attention on its potential impact on global prices and the domestic economy. Prime Minister Hon.James Marape said the Government recognises that rising global oil prices could lead to imported inflation, especially…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Hon. Desmond Paul Kipa, Member for Dei Open Electorate, following a courtesy call to his office and the Member’s decision to align with the Government caucus as an independent. Prime Minister Marape said he was pleased to formally welcome Hon. Kipa to Government, noting that the newly elected…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended members of Hela-based Mobile Squad (MS) 9 for their service and professionalism, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to protecting police officers and strengthening law and order across Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister was speaking at a farewell dinner on Wednesday (Feb 25, 2026) for MS 9 officers following…

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Our Founding Father and first Prime Minister, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare’s legacy and his good deeds still live on in the hearts and minds of our people. “He may have gone physically, but his words and what he did with other like-minded leaders to get Independence 50 years ago are the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Papua New Guineans to pause in reflection as the nation marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, the Founding Prime Minister and Father of the Nation. Speaking today, Prime Minister Marape said the anniversary coincides meaningfully with Papua New…

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