Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has offered Papua New Guinea’s experience in mining policy and resource governance to assist the Solomon Islands develop a modern mining regime that maximises benefits for its people while remaining attractive to investors, while also welcoming an invitation from Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale for Papua New Guinea’s…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the Papua New Guinea Kickboxing Federation and its President, former world champion Stanley Nandex, for using sport to transform the lives of young Papua New Guineans through discipline, respect and positive leadership. Speaking after attending a major national kickboxing tournament at the Taurama Aquatic Centre precinct in Port…

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The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Department of the Prime Minister and National Executive Council (PM&NEC) have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday June 25″ in Port Moresby. This MOU will strengthen cooperation  in the prevention,  detection,  and investigation of corrupt conduct within government administration. It establishes a framework for secure,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today launched the Inaugural PNG Nature Pact Workshop at APEC Haus in Port Moresby, calling for stronger global partnerships to protect forests, oceans and biodiversity while creating sustainable economic opportunities for Papua New Guinea’s customary landowners and local communities. The workshop was attended by French Ambassador to Papua New Guinea…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended TotalEnergies and its partner Petronas for their continued confidence in Papua New Guinea, following the commencement of a major offshore oil and gas exploration campaign near Kupiano in Central Province. Prime Minister Marape said the arrival of the drilling vessel Viking and the start of offshore drilling operations…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid tribute to the people of Western Province for their contribution to Papua New Guinea’s development through the Ok Tedi Mine over the past four decades, while announcing increased benefits for the province and reaffirming his Government’s commitment to delivering the P’nyang LNG Project. Speaking at the official launch…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has commended the students of Gerehu  Secondary  School  for  their  participation  together  with  the  staff  of  Prime Minister’s Department in the Sir Antony Siaguru Annual Walk Against Corruption, held on Sunday June 21st 2026, in Port Moresby. In a significant show of institutional unity, taking centre stage at…

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Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has clarified that the National Executive Council (NEC) has sought advice from the State Solicitor, soon after the Ombudsman Commission  has  invoked  section  29(2)  of  the Constitution  to  refer  Chief  Justice  to  NEC, following a leadership tribunal in which the Public Prosecutor has declined to bring proceedings against…

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: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed all Provinces and Districts across Papua New Guinea to immediately prepare for the possibility of an extraordinary and prolonged Dry Season as El Niño conditions develop across the tropical Pacific. Prime Minister Marape said the Government was taking early action to ensure that Communities, particularly those in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised that the future political status of Bougainville can only be determined through the constitutional process set out in Part XIV of the Papua New Guinea Constitution. Prime Minister Marape said the Bougainville Peace Agreement of 2001, which was negotiated and agreed by all parties to end the conflict,…

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