Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will tomorrow officially open the upgraded Gurney Airport in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, marking the successful completion of the first major airport redevelopment under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program Phase II (CADIP II). The opening underscores the Government’s ongoing commitment to building a modern, safe and efficient aviation network…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has made it clear that his Government is enforcing long-standing laws requiring accountability across the public service, warning that public officials who fail to comply with statutory reporting obligations without legitimate reason will face dismissal. Responding to today’s Post-Courier front-page report, “Will the 70 Go?”, Prime Minister Marape said the…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has welcomed students from St. Johns the Apostle Catholic Primary School at Tokarara in Port Moresby, following their recent courtesy visit to the exhibition booth at the Melanesian Haus. The visit, which took place from the 13th to the 17th of August 2026, offered students a unique opportunity…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised his Government’s commitment to bringing roads, agriculture, education and health services to Papua New Guinea’s most remote communities during a historic visit to Gama LLG in Usino-Bundi District, Madang Province. Addressing a large gathering, Prime Minister Marape said no child, family or community should be left behind because…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described his Bilateral Meeting with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale today as highly successful, with the two Leaders agreeing to further deepen Economic Cooperation and create greater Opportunities for Papua New Guinean and Solomon Islands Businesses to invest together. The Bilateral Meeting was held at the Heritage…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for a new era of Economic Partnership between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, saying the two neighbouring Melanesian Nations must convert their strong political, historical and cultural relationship into investment, trade, jobs, downstream processing and greater economic independence. Prime Minister Marape made the call today at the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will travel to Honiara, Solomon Islands, this week for the inaugural Papua New Guinea–Solomon Islands Investment Conference, saying the strong Political and Historical Relationship between the two neighbouring Melanesian Nations must increasingly translate into Trade, Investment, Jobs and Business opportunities. The Conference will be held at the Heritage Park Hotel…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Hon. Richard Marles to Papua New Guinea today, saying Relations between the two closest neighbours have reached unprecedented levels of trust, cooperation and practical engagement. Prime Minister Marape said Mr Marles’ latest Visit comes at an important point in…

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Prime Minister James Marape has appealed to Papua New Guineans to stop viewing the Office of the Prime Minister as a source of personal cash handouts and instead take advantage of the many economic opportunities and government support programs available across the country. The Prime Minister said he has noticed an increasing number of people…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Hiri-Koiari MP Hon. Keith Iduhu for supporting the development of the Iarocry Picnic and Recreational Area in Sogeri, saying it demonstrates how District Services Improvement Program (DSIP) funding can be used to stimulate local small and medium enterprises (SMEs), tourism and sustainable economic development. Prime Minister Marape said…

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