Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Papua New Guinea’s acclaimed music group Wame Blood for proudly representing the nation at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Auckland, New Zealand, describing their nomination as a significant achievement for the country’s growing creative industry. Prime Minister Marape said that while Wame Blood did not receive an…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Paradise Company Limited on the opening of its upgraded Queen Emma Chocolate Factory, hailing the 100 per cent Papua New Guinean-owned company as a model for turning the Government’s downstream-processing policy into economic reality. Prime Minister Marape officially opened the upgraded factory, which has increased chocolate processing capacity…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed signs that Papua New Guinea’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is moving decisively into its Investigation and Enforcement mandate, saying the developments reported prominently by both daily newspapers today demonstrate why his Government fought to establish and strengthen an independent Anti-Corruption institution. Prime Minister Marape was responding to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to verify serious public allegations concerning payments and the alleged unauthorised use of his name, saying any evidence of improper or unlawful conduct will be referred to police for investigation. Prime Minister Marape said he had become aware of allegations circulating publicly…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Australian businesses to deepen their investment in Papua New Guinea, saying the country is entering an important decade of economic expansion, major resource projects, infrastructure development and closer integration with regional markets. Addressing the Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference in Brisbane today, Prime Minister Marape urged Australian…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated professional boxer Sheilla Yama following her successful International Boxing Federation (IBF) International Super Lightweight title defence on Saturday evening, August 8, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand. Yama’s victory over Australian challenger Jessica Messina extends her professional boxing record to an undefeated 8-0. The bout, which was broadcast live…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has travelled to Brisbane, Australia, to officially open the 2026 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference tomorrow morning. The two-day conference, organised by Business Advantage International, will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 10–11 and is expected to attract between 250 and 300 delegates, including senior…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has formally welcomed Professor Nicole Harley to the Public Service following her official appointment as the Electoral Commissioner of Papua New Guinea. Professor Harley officially assumed her role yesterday, August 6, 2026, following a formal ceremony at Government House in Port Moresby where signed a Contract of Employment.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the continued expansion of Papua New Guinea’s landmark Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Overseas Scholarship Programme, describing it as one of the most important long-term investments ever made by the Government in developing the country’s future Scientists, Engineers, Innovators, Medical Researchers, Technology Experts and National Leaders. Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended his highest commendations and congratulations to Dr Nicole Harley following her swearing-in today as Papua New Guinea’s Electoral Commissioner, describing her appointment as a victory for merit, professionalism and the nation’s democracy. Prime Minister Marape said Dr Harley’s appointment followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in which…

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