Marking the 51st Independence Anniversary of Papua New Guinea, Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has issued a definitive call for excellence across the nation’s Public Service. Addressing the staff of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council (PM&NEC) at Melanesian Haus, Mr. Pomaleu framed the anniversary not just as a celebration…

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Chief Secretary to the Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has commended the Prime Ministers Delegation who have accompanied the Honorable Prime Minister Chief James Marape on his successful and safe historic maiden road trip from Port Moresby to Kikori who have returned safely in Port Moresby. The mission, which spanned from September 6 to September 13,…

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: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is entering an important period for Petroleum development, with Papua LNG progressing towards Final Investment Decision (FID) and a pipeline of other major Projects expected to sustain investment and economic activity over the coming decade. Speaking at Government House, Konedobu, today following the swearing-in of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Hon. Gidron Maso Karipe, Porgera-Paiela MP, and Hon. Vincent Kumura, Usino-Bundi MP, on their Appointments as Vice Ministers, saying the Appointments are part of his commitment to mentoring and preparing the next generation of Papua New Guinean Leaders. Hon. Karipe was sworn in as Vice-Minister for Petroleum, while…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has taken his 51st Independence Anniversary message of “Nogat Lesman — Everyone Must Work” home to the people of Tari- Pori, calling on young people to remain in education, working-age citizens to become productive, and elders to provide strong leadership to their families and communities. Prime Minister Marape travelled to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the leaders and people of Hela and Southern Highlands provinces for taking ownership of law and order through the surrender of illegal firearms, while announcing an extension of the gun surrender amnesty to 25 December 2026. Prime Minister Marape particularly commended Southern Highlands Governor Hon. William Powi, Hela…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has used Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary to call on every citizen to work, learn, produce and contribute towards building the country over the next 50 years. Delivering his Independence Address, Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea had maintained its political independence for more than half a century…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has hailed the Department of Works and Highways’ “Yellow Army” as an embodiment of the “Nogat Lesman” — everyone must work spirit he wants Papua New Guinea to carry into its next 50 years. Speaking to Works and Highways staff on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has renewed his Government’s full commitment to the Reset@50 Agenda, saying Papua New Guinea must use the lessons of its first 50 years of Independence to strengthen implementation, accountability and evidence-based decision-making as the country enters its next 50 years. Prime Minister Marape made the remarks today while officiating at…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the Rabaul Gurias on their 26–14 victory over the Mendi Muruks in the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Grand Final, while paying special tribute to the Muruks players and supporters for accepting the result in the true spirit of sport. Prime Minister Marape said today’s Grand Final, coming just…

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