Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced on Friday, August 2, 2024, that the State Negotiating Team (SNT) is actively engaged in discussions with Wafi-Golpu mine developers Newmont and Harmony, with the aim of finalising the Mine Development Contract (MDC). This critical step is part of the preparations for the prompt issuance of the Special Mining…

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The Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, MP, has expressed his deep condolences and condemnation following the tragic killing of a Chinese national engaged in alluvial mining activities in the Wau Waria District, Morobe Province. This heinous act has also resulted in several injuries and significant damages. In addressing this grievous incident, the Prime Minister stated,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today lauded the Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL) for its visionary leadership and strategic planning in advancing Papua New Guinea’s coffee industry. The Prime Minister made these remarks while officially opening CICL’s impressive K10.6 million Coffee Exports Office Complex in Lae. Following his address, an evidently impressed Prime Minister Marape…

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The National Government led by Pangu Pati will continue to promote its vision of downstream processing by supporting local businesses that go into downstream processing of quality local food products. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said this when officiating at the launch of Paradise Food’s newest biscuit product ‘Teisti Bisket’ at the company’s Gordons Office…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended East New Britain Governor Hon. Michael Marum for his vision in reopening Rabaul Town, starting with the Queen Elizabeth Park Rugby League Ground, which hosted its first game in 30 years on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Queen Elizabeth Park came alive for the first time in three decades…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the 30 Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students who left for India on Saturday, July 27, 2024, on Papua New Guinea Government STEM scholarships. Next month, another group of PNG’s bright STEM students will embark on their path to the USA, with a third group destined for…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has to- day commended Minister for Fisheries & Marine Resources, Hon. Jelta Wong for his role in mobilizing regional cooperation in the area of fisheries through the appointment of a Papua New Guinean to head the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (PIFFA). Prime Minister Marape made the commendations as he…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced today that the State Negotiating Team (SNT) is engaged in full discussions this week with Wafi-Golpu mine developers Newmont and Harmony, aiming to finalise the Mine Development Contract (MDC). This step is critical in preparing for the issuance of the Special Mining Lease (SML) as soon as possible. Prime…

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Prime Minister Marape today assured all provinces and districts that the government is fair in allocating resources to everyone. He made this statement while addressing allegations that the government had diverted funds meant for the Gulf Provincial Government to the Enga Provincial Government. “I assure all provinces and districts that our government is a fair…

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