Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste have agreed to establish reciprocal embassies following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Timor-Leste President His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta at Melanesian Haus today (11.05.26). The meeting, held on the sidelines of the inaugural Melanesian Oceans Summit, focused on deepening trade, diplomatic ties, and people-to-people exchanges between…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed International Leaders arriving in Papua New Guinea for the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Conference, which will be held at APEC Haus in Port Moresby from 11–14 May, 2026. Speaking at a Press Conference yesterday, Sunday 10 May, 2026, Prime Minister Marape described the Conference as a historic gathering that…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today welcomed His Excellency Dr. José Ramos-Horta, President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, to Papua New Guinea for bilateral talks and the inaugural Melanesian Oceans Summit 2026. President Ramos-Horta is visiting PNG from 10 to 13 May at the invitation of Prime Minister Marape. The visit will focus on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has underscored the transformational role of the Government’s Connect PNG infrastructure program in opening up economic opportunities across Papua New Guinea, particularly through Agriculture and other Renewable Sectors that can create sustainable income and employment for ordinary Papua New Guineans. Speaking on the broader vision behind the Government’s nationwide Road…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid heartfelt tribute to Mothers across Papua New Guinea on the occasion of Mother’s Day 2026, describing Mothers as the “anchor of the family” and calling on Men and Boys throughout the Nation to honour, protect, and care for Women and Girls with love, responsibility, and respect. Speaking in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the progress of major Road infrastructure developments in West New Britain Province, describing the growing connection between Roads, Agriculture, and local economic participation as a “powerful model” for the rest of Papua New Guinea. Speaking after travelling along the improving Road corridor linking Kimbe (West New Britain Province)…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has defended the Government’s strong support for the PNG NRL franchise bid, saying critics who dismiss the initiative fail to understand its broader national importance for national unity, economic growth, tourism, and small business development. Prime Minister Marape said the PNG “Chiefs” project was not simply about rugby league, but…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed the United States delegation led by Ambassador Michael G. DeSombre, United States Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, to Papua New Guinea for the second Papua New Guinea–United States Strategic Partnership Dialogue currently taking place in Port Moresby. Prime Minister Marape said the…

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Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, will travel to Biala in the Nakanai District of West New Britain Province on Friday, 08th May 2026, to officially open two major infrastructure projects: the Nakanai  District Headquarters Office Complex and the Bamus–Noahu road, which forms part of the East–West New Britain Highway under the Connect PNG Programme. These…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Pacific leaders, ministers, delegates, and development partners to Port Moresby for the 6th Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (PRETMM 6), while calling for a united regional transition towards clean energy and electricity-based transport systems. Welcoming delegates to Papua New Guinea this week, Prime Minister Marape said…

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