Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today met with the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Andriana Supandy, at Melanesian Haus in Waigani, Port Moresby, commending him for his distinguished service since 2023 and reaffirming Papua New Guinea’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations with Indonesia. Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the announcement of record financial results by BSP Financial Group for the 2025 financial year, describing the performance as clear and independent confirmation that Papua New Guinea’s economy is growing and economic activity is strengthening. BSP has announced a statutory net profit after tax of K1.17 billion for…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the official set up of the PNG Country Package Secretariat for Forest, Nature and Climate under the Department of Prime Minister. This initiative was endorsed by the National Executive Council at the end of 2025, and is a result of PNG’s active participation on global forums on Climate…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a strong call to government agencies to fully enforce existing laws, warning that failure to do so undermines Papua New Guinea’s efforts to address grey listing and strengthen financial integrity. The Prime Minister made the remarks during a high-level meeting today with relevant government agencies tasked with addressing…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has formally received the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the January 10, 2024 riots in Port Moresby, describing the findings as “deeply sobering” and central to restoring integrity, professionalism and public confidence in the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC). The report was presented at Melanesian…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reiterated his strong warning made earlier to illegal fishermen from neighbouring countries to be properly licensed or face the sinking of their fishing vessels. Prime Minister Marape resounded this warning today as he commended the border surveillance unit and the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) for apprehending three unlicensed fishing…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today described the entry of the PNG Chiefs into Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) competition as a historic milestone that will transform Papua New Guinea not only in sport, but across the economy and national identity. Speaking at a Press Conference held this morning at the Santos National Football Stadium,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for a major shift in how Port Moresby’s water infrastructure is planned and expanded, urging Water PNG Ltd and relevant agencies to adopt a long-term, staged and strategic approach to meet the city’s growing demand. Speaking after a presentation by Water PNG Ltd Chief Executive Officer James Young…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a clear call for a performance step-up across PNG Power Ltd and relevant government agencies, following a detailed presentation today by PNG Power Chief Executive Officer Mr Paul Bayly. Speaking after the briefing, the Prime Minister said the presentation confirmed that Papua New Guinea’s power challenge is no…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today signalled decisive reforms for Telikom PNG, calling for renewed private sector participation, improved commercial discipline, and faster adaptation to global technological change. Speaking after a detailed presentation by Telikom PNG Chief Executive Officer Amos Tepi, the Prime Minister expressed concern that Telikom’s market position has continued to weaken despite…

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