Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a major expansion of Papua New Guinea’s diplomatic presence across the Pacific, including the establishment of new Embassies in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Kingdom of Tonga, and the Republic of Vanuatu, as part of PNG’s growing engagement with Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Speaking during a…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Papua New Guineans to remain calm, respectful, and patient as Constitutional processes continue regarding matters referred by the Ombudsman Commission concerning the Chief Justice. Addressing Media today at APEC Haus during the Melanesian Ocean Summit 2026, Prime Minister Marape stressed that the matter was serious, sensitive, and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, today met with H.E. Anthony Muller, Minister for Natural Resources and Commerce of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Presidential Special Envoy for H.E. Dr. Hilda Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, on the margins of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit in Port Moresby. The…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured the nation that the Government will approach the Ombudsman Commission’s referral involving Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika with the utmost care, diligence, and full respect for the Constitution and the independence of the Judiciary. The Prime Minister’s comments follow the Ombudsman Commission’s announcement on Monday, 11 May 2026,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP met with the Special Envoy for the Federated State of Micronesia President His Excellency Wesley Simina, Mr. Kandhi Elieisar on Tuesday, May 12 in Port Moresby. The bilateral meeting was held on the margins of the Melanesian Ocean Summit Leaders Plenary. In his remarks, Prime Minister Marape welcomed Special…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Pacific and Southeast Asian leaders to unite in protecting the world’s oceans, warning that the survival of island nations, cultures, economies, and future generations depends on urgent collective action. Speaking at the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit 2026, Prime Minister Marape said the gathering represented far more than…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today held productive Bilateral discussions with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga His Excellency Fatafehi Fakafānua focused on strengthening Pacific solidarity, regional cooperation, economic partnership, healthcare collaboration, aviation connectivity, security cooperation, and sustainable development initiatives. The Meeting was held on the margins of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially opened the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit 2026 at APEC Haus in Port Moresby today, calling on Pacific nations and the international community to unite in protecting the world’s oceans and safeguarding the future of humanity. Welcoming Leaders and Delegates from Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia, Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s strong and enduring relationship with Vanuatu following bilateral discussions held on the sidelines of the Melanesian Ocean Summit in Port Moresby with Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Jotham Napat. Prime Minister Marape said the meeting reflected the deep historical, cultural, and political ties shared between Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly rejected claims made by East Sepik Governor Allan Bird alleging the existence of “slush funds” under the Office of the Prime Minister and suggestions that Government funding allocations are being used to influence the 2027 National General Election. Prime Minister Marape described the comments as irresponsible, misleading, and…

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