Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Fiji Bulikula and Toa Samoa on their convincing victories over the PNG Orchids and PNG Kumuls in today’s Rugby League World Cup matches in Port Moresby, saying that despite Papua New Guinea’s defeats, rugby league and Pacific friendship were the ultimate winners. Fiji Bulikula defeated the PNG Orchids…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid an emotional tribute to the late Maprik MP, Hon. Libert Kapris, describing his untimely passing as a tragic reminder of the fragility of life and urging political leaders to put politics aside and concentrate on serving their people. Speaking during a parliamentary condolence motion, Prime Minister Marape expressed…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the unanimous passage of four key legislative amendment bills by National Parliament today, describing it as a major milestone towards unlocking an estimated US$14.5 billion in foreign direct investment through the Papua LNG Project. Prime Minister Marape said the achievement was particularly significant at a time when global…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has delivered a blunt directive to the country’s economic leadership to stop focusing purely on spending public money and start figuring out how to bring more revenue into the country by building a stronger non-resource sector. The Prime Minister addressed relevant departmental heads and senior public servants at Melanesian House…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Members of the National Parliament to approach the historic Debate on the Bougainville Referendum with wisdom, respect, unity and a shared commitment to finding a peaceful and mutually acceptable outcome for Bougainville and Papua New Guinea. Speaking in Parliament today, Prime Minister Marape described the occasion as a…

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Prime Minister Hon.  James Marape has hailed the unveiling of the Papua New Guinea Chiefs’ identity and inaugural jersey as a historic milestone for national unity, youth empowerment and the enduring partnership between Papua New Guinea and Australia. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at the Hilton  Hotel  in Port Moresby today, attended by Australian Foreign…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Parliament that the Government will consider allowing provincial authorities greater control over the management and implementation of projects funded through the Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (ITCS). Prime Minister Marape gave the assurance in Parliament today while responding to a supplementary question from Kainantu MP Hon. William Hagahuno, who called…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed a K400 million Dividend Payment from Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL) to the National Government, describing it as a significant contribution towards supporting the 2026 National Budget, sustaining essential Government services and strengthening Papua New Guinea’s economic resilience amid challenging global economic conditions. The Prime Minister received the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially opened the 32nd Papua New Guinea–Australia Ministerial Forum at APEC Haus today, calling for a shift from traditional development assistance toward enhanced trade, investment, and economic integration. The bilateral forum, occurring exactly one year after the previous meeting in Canberra, serves as the first ministerial-level gathering since the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Parliament that the Government remains committed to transparency and accountability in the management of public funds, including expenditure under the Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme and the Connect PNG Programme. Prime Minister Marape gave the assurance in Parliament today while responding to questions from East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan…

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