Prime Minister James Marape late this afternoon announced that the Foreign Affairs Minister, the Honorable Justin Tkatchenko has stepped aside from his Ministerial portfolio with immediate effect.  This followed public uproar after a tiktok video from his daughter Savannah Tkatchenko was circulated widely on social media. The Minister’s defense of his daughter drew further harsh…

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Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape says relations between Republic of Korea and Papua New Guinea are “very important”. He said this was exemplified by trade between the two countries worth worth US$1.8 billion (K6.33 billion) in 2022, a massive 240 per cent increase from 2021. PM Marape confirmed that he…

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Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is ready to host Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi from May 21-22. He said this after a high-level meeting with Indian High Commissioner to PNG H.E. Imbasekar Sundaramurhti and Chief Liaison Officer H.E. Visvas Sapkal, on Friday, May 12, 2023,…

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National Capital District (NCD) Governor Powes Parkop called on all citizens in the city to prepare for the world leaders visit and make it a memorable one. Governor Parkop said the visit by US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi to PNG is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “Let’s work together to prepare…

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Acting Governor General, Hon. Job Pomat, conveys Papua New Guinea’s warmest congratulations to His Majesty, King Charles III on his Coronation. Papua New Guinea celebrated the Coronation of His Majesty at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium this evening, PNG local time. (Saturday 6 May). In his address during the celebration, Mr Pomat reiterated Papua New…

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Deputy Prime Minsiter and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Urbanization Hon. John Rosso said there are potentials for customary land to be mobilized for Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the country. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the two-day SEZ Summit in Port Moresby, Mr Rosso said SEZ’s “are a great way to attract…

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Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is ready to host Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi from May 21-22. He said this after a high-level meeting with Indian High Commissioner to PNG H.E. Imbasekar Sundaramurhti and Chief Liaison Officer H.E. Visvas Sapkal, on Friday, May 12, 2023,…

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