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PRIME MINISTER MARAPE EXPLAINS PNG’S ECONOMIC GROWTH PATHWAY, URGES PEOPLE TO LOOK AT FACTS OVER SOCIAL MEDIA NEGATIVITY
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Papua New Guineans to look at facts, figures and the Government’s actual work in growing the economy, instead of being misled by negativity and misinformation on social media. Prime Minister Marape made the remarks last night during a Dinner Event in Lorengau, Manus Province, attended by Manus Governor…
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NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DELIVERS K5 MILLION IN DISASTER RELIEF TO MANUS, ADVANCES STRATEGIC ECONOMIC PLANS
The National Government will release K5 million to the Manus Provincial Treasury to provide immediate disaster relief to communities severely impacted by recent volcanic eruptions and volcanic discharges. The funding announcement was made during a high-level solidarity visit to the province by Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, alongside Minister for National Disaster Hon. Dr…
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PRIME MINISTER MARAPE ANNOUNCES K5 MILLION IMMEDIATE RELIEF SUPPORT FOR MANUS VOLCANIC PUMICE DISASTER
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced an immediate K5 million National Government relief support package for Manus Province following the unusual undersea volcanic activity in the Bismarck Sea that has caused large deposits of volcanic pumice and other marine discharge to wash onto the shores of parts of Manus, affecting sea travel, fishing, food…
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PMNEC LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) PAYMENT SYSTEM
Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has officially launched the Department of Prime Minister & National Executive Council’s Electronic Funds Transfer system, transitioning from manual cheque payments to an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) system. The launched was held on Friday 12th June 2026 at the Melanesian Haus in Port Moresby. This landmark transition marks…
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Prime Minister Marape Commends NMCA And Deloitte Review, Calls For Deeper Accountability In Public Spending
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the National Monitoring and Coordination Authority (NMCA) and accounting firm Deloitte for undertaking an important review of government expenditure and development spending, describing the exercise as a critical step towards strengthening accountability, transparency and value for money across Papua New Guinea. Speaking during an update meeting with NMCA…
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Prime Minister Marape Welcomes Malaysian Support for PNG’s Oil Palm, Livestock and Agriculture Expansion
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed growing Malaysian interest in expanding investment in Papua New Guinea’s oil palm, livestock and downstream processing sectors, describing the proposed developments as a major opportunity to create jobs, strengthen food security, increase local participation in the economy and unlock the country’s vast agricultural potential. Prime Minister Marape made…
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Prime Minister Marape: Parliament Must Now Deal With Bougainville Referendum Result With Respect, Responsibility And Unity
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on the National Parliament to deal with the 2019 Bougainville Referendum result with maturity, respect, responsibility and full appreciation of the historic significance of the Bougainville peace process. Prime Minister Marape made the statement in Parliament today as the Government moved to establish the formal parliamentary process for…
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Prime Minister Marape Commends Gun Surrenders, Calls For Nationwide Return Of Illegal Firearms
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended community leaders, tribes and citizens in the Highlands who have begun voluntarily surrendering firearms, describing the recent gun return exercises in Mendi and Hela as encouraging signs that communities are responding positively to government calls for peace and security. Prime Minister Marape made special mention of prominent Mendi…
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Prime Minister Marape Invites Political Leaders To Dialogue On 2027 Election Preparation
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has invited leaders of all political parties across government and opposition to participate in an important dialogue and awareness session on preparations for the 2027 National General Election. The meeting, scheduled for tomorrow morning at Melanesian Haus in Port Moresby, will bring together political party leaders for a comprehensive presentation…
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PM MARAPE CALLS ON MINISTERS, GOVERNORS AND MPs TO REPORT THEIR OWN SECTOR, PROVINCIAL AND DISTRICT PERFORMANCE AFTER GOVERNMENT’S 7-YEAR REPORT
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Cabinet Ministers, Government Departments and Agencies, Provincial Governors and District Members of Parliament to present their own detailed Reports on what has been achieved in their respective Sectors, Provinces and Districts over the past seven years. This follows the Prime Minister’s presentation in Parliament on Friday, 5…





