Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands will deepen bilateral cooperation in mining, fisheries, trade and investment following a productive bilateral meeting with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale in Honiara last night. Prime Minister Marape, who returned to Port Moresby today, said the discussions reaffirmed the close relationship…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has declared that Papua New Guinea remains “open for business”, assuring international investors that the country offers political stability, a strong democratic tradition, an independent judiciary and enormous long-term opportunities as it enters its next 50 years of nationhood. Speaking at the Papua New Guinea Resources Week Gala Dinner on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Parliament that the independent inquiry into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) recruitment process at Murray Barracks is nearing completion, with the Government committed to acting decisively once the report is received. Responding in Parliament today to questions from East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan Bird, Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the 2025 Annual Performance Report of the National Office for Child and Family Services (NOCFS), presented in Parliament today by Community Development, Religion and Youth Minister Hon. Jason Peter, saying the report demonstrates the Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting Papua New Guinea’s children and strengthening families. Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the Special Parliamentary Committee on Child and Youth Wellbeing for producing what he described as one of the most important reports tabled in Parliament in recent years, saying it provides a clear roadmap for securing Papua New Guinea’s future by investing in its children and young people. The…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the Department of Personnel Management (DPM) and Minister for Public Service Hon. Joe Sungi for presenting the Department’s 2025 Annual Management Report to Parliament, describing it as another example of the Government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and the reform of Papua New Guinea’s public service. Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has affirmed the National Government’s commitment to strengthening Correctional Services, Police, Courts and other Law-and-Order infrastructure throughout Papua New Guinea, while calling on Provincial Governments, District Authorities and Public Servants to properly implement and report on all Public Funds allocated to them. Prime Minister Marape made the remarks in Parliament…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Landowners and Provincial Governments connected to the PNG LNG Project that their agreed Equity Interests will not be diluted as the Government works to finalise an appropriate structure for managing the benefits. Prime Minister Marape gave the assurance during Question Time in Parliament today, following Questions from Hiri-…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening St John Ambulance services throughout Papua New Guinea, including through proposed Legislation that will formally recognise and support the organisation’s National Emergency-Service responsibilities. Prime Minister Marape made the announcement during Question Time in Parliament today, while responding to Questions raised by Abau MP…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced a series of major structural reforms across Government aimed at improving accountability, strengthening financial management and modernising the administration of Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister said the reforms were designed not only to improve the performance of the current Government but also to establish stronger systems that…

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