Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the Papua New Guinea Chiefs franchise will serve not only as a pathway for Papua New Guinean rugby league talent but also as a regional development platform for young players across the Pacific. The Prime Minister said the Government was committed to ensuring that the historic investment in the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the landmark Papua New Guinea–Australia Defence Treaty marks a historic step in strengthening Papua New Guinea’s national security while fully preserving the nation’s sovereignty and the independence of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF). Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea was the nation that initiated discussions leading…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea’s relationship with Australia has entered a new era of equal partnership, with the ultimate goal of creating greater opportunities for people, businesses and both nations. Speaking after the annual Papua New Guinea–Australia Leaders’ Dialogue, Prime Minister Marape said the meeting was part of the long-established annual…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended the warm congratulations of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea to the Government and people of Solomon Islands as they celebrate the 48th Anniversary of Independence today. Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea proudly joins Solomon Islands in commemorating this important national milestone, describing the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on all military powers to respect the Pacific as an Ocean of Peace, following China’s test launch of a strategic ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into international waters in the South Pacific. Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea respects the sovereignty of all nations and recognises…

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: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will travel to Brisbane, Australia, tomorrow for a series of high-level bilateral, regional and people-to-people engagements aimed at further strengthening the elevated Papua New Guinea– Australia partnership. The Official Visit, scheduled from Tuesday, 7 July to Wednesday, 8 July, will culminate in the 6th Papua New Guinea–Australia Annual Leaders…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially launched six (6) major infrastructure and community development projects for the East and West Ihu Local Level Governments (LLGs) of Kikori District, Gulf Province, today at Ihu Station. In a symbolic gesture to mark the launch, the Prime Minister cut the ribbon to officially open the K0.7 million Ihu…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced a new chapter for the Ombudsman Commission following the appointment of Ms Tabitha Suwae as Acting Chief Ombudsman, reaffirming his Government’s commitment to strengthening one of Papua New Guinea’s most important constitutional institutions through merit-based leadership, institutional independence and modern governance. Speaking at a farewell function for outgoing…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced the appointment of Ms Tabitha Suwae as Acting Chief Ombudsman following a decision by the Ombudsman Appointments Committee (OAC). Ms Suwae, who has been serving as an Ombudsman since October 2024, assumes leadership of the Ombudsman Commission in an acting capacity while the substantive position of Chief Ombudsman…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has moved to reassure Papua New Guineans that his Government remains firmly committed to supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and has directed an independent audit into the management and disbursement of SME funds following allegations circulating in the public domain. Prime Minister Marape said the Government had taken note…

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