Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has welcomed the decision by the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) to grant a license to Starlink to operate in Papua New Guinea. The Chief Secretary said the decision aligns with the Government’s broader strategic direction under Prime Minister Hon. James Marape intension to accelerate digital…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the long-standing success of Professor Lin Zhanxi and called for a major expansion of the Juncao technology partnership between Papua New Guinea and China following a high-level meeting with the pioneering scientist in Guangzhou. Meeting with Professor Lin, Prime Minister Marape said the innovation had already proven its…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strengthened Papua New Guinea’s enduring friendship with the People’s Republic of China and called for the fast-tracking of the Frieda River Project during high-level talks with executives of Guangdong Rising Holdings Group. The meeting was held in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province and one of China’s great commercial…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has formally announced in Port Moresby that the Independent Administrative Investigation into Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Recruitment Governance – Basic Recruit Intake 1/2026 formally commences today. The Investigation has been established, with the endorsement of the National Executive Council, to independently examine allegations and systemic concerns…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed Jarome Luai, his family, and management team to Papua New Guinea during their visit to Port Moresby, describing the presence of one of rugby league’s elite players as a proud and encouraging moment for the country. Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea was honoured to host…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on church members and communities in Hela Province to unite in faith, support the building of churches, invest in education, and use their God- given talents to improve their families, province, and nation. Prime Minister Marape was speaking at the decommissioning of the 55-year-old Habare Seventh Day Adventist…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has acknowledged the Satellite Licensing Breakthrough by urging NICTA to expedite final approvals for telecommunication service providers like Starlink. This follows the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, formally announced a landmark regulatory outcome that clears the path for the licensing of satellite broadband services, including the high-profile…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed today’s National Court decision dismissing the case relating to Starlink and setting aside the earlier directive that had halted the licensing process, describing the ruling as an important step forward for communications access and digital progress in Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape said the court’s decision provides…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today officially opened the new BSP Financial Group branch in Tari as he marked his 55th birthday, describing the occasion as a milestone for Hela Province and a strong sign of confidence in rural Papua New Guinea. Addressing national leaders, provincial representatives, community leaders, business executives, and members of the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the strong revenue performance recorded by the Internal Revenue Commission in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as clear evidence that Papua New Guinea’s economy is strengthening through deliberate reforms and disciplined management as the nation is into its 50th year of Independence. According to figures released…

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