Prime Minister James Marape today officially launched the Department of Personnel Management’s (DPM) Public Service Payroll Office and set out a roadmap to strengthen public service ac- countability, efficiency, and integrity. Prime Minister Marape said the return of payroll functions from the Department of Finance to DPM is part of a broader “reset” as Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today challenged Papua New Guinea’s public servants to embrace digital transformation, strengthen accountability and eliminate inefficiency as he officially launched the Public Service Payroll Office in Port Moresby. Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister Marape said the establishment of the Public Service Payroll Office under the Department of Personnel Management…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today met with Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Ewen McDonald, at Melanesian Haus in Port Moresby to progress work on enabling qualified Papua New Guineans to be recruited into the Australian Defence Force. Prime Minister Marape said the Meeting focused specifically on the practical work required…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the latest Westpac PNG Economic Update and Outlook as further independent confirmation that Papua New Guinea’s Economy remains resilient, is continuing to grow, and is moving in a positive direction under the Marape-Rosso Government. Prime Minister Marape said the Westpac Report, released on 17 June 2026 and recently…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has firmly rejected suggestions that Papua New Guinea’s reaffirmation of its One China Policy was the result of political pressure or economic coercion, describing such claims as inaccurate and a misunderstanding of Papua New Guinea’s sovereign foreign policy. The Prime Minister was responding to recent remarks by Taiwan Foreign Minister…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has officially launched Papua New Guineas country-wide Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) License in Port Moresby, a strategic investment in the nation’s  Human Capital and its Digital Future. Originating from an APEC project led by the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), the SFIA framework…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Pacific Island nations to adopt a united approach to digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security, saying the region must work together to ensure technology drives development while protecting national and regional security. Addressing delegates at the opening of the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 and Pacific…

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: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that his Government does not interfere with the daily operations of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, or ICAC, and has called on Papua New Guineans to respect the Constitutional, transparent and merit-based processes governing appointments to the Commission. Prime Minister Marape made the Statement following Public and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his deep concern over the disappearance of 12 people, including employees of the East New Britain Provincial Health Authority and members of their families, who remain missing at sea in East New Britain. “Our hearts and thoughts are with those who remain missing, their families, loved ones and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the successful Restoration of Air Niugini’s direct flights between Port Moresby and Narita International Airport in Japan, describing it as a major milestone in Papua New Guinea’s Aviation Sector and a significant step forward in strengthening the country’s economic, tourism, investment and people-to-people ties with one of its…

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