Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a directive stating that all fisheries catches must be processed in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for export, rather than being sent overseas. This directive follows the signing of a memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) between RD Fishing Group (RDFG) of the Philippines and the PNG Government on Friday, July 14, 2023.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his appreciation to the Department of Works and Highways for their outstanding efforts in nearing the completion of the Trans-National Highway Corridor Missing Link between Aseki in Morobe and Epo in Gulf. Prime Minister Marape commended the dedicated teams of the Department of Works and Highways for their…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu informed participants of the High Level Seminar Workshop on Connect Papua New Guinea that projects under the program are designed to improve connectivity to our people in rural areas. In his closing remarks, Chief Secretary Pomaleu said access to quality basic services for our more than 1,000,000 people living…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his enthusiasm today, describing the signing of a memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) between RD Fishing Group (RDFG) of the Philippines and the Papua New Guinea Government as a “historic milestone for the country.” The MOU was signed during a ceremony by RDFG, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH),…

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his support for the newly formed Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) today, heralding it as a significant milestone in the fight against corruption. The commission gained momentum with the recent arrival of three highly qualified and experienced ICAC Commissioners. Recognising the devastating impact…

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PM MARAPE ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES OF INDONESIAN PRESIDENT JOKO WIDODO’S VISIT JULY 6, 2023 Port Moresby – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his utmost satisfaction with the State Visit of Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, describing it as a “resounding success.” Prime Minister Marape today…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the inaugural Papua New Guinea-Asia Investment Conference, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on October 16-17, 2023. The conference will be hosted by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (PNGCMP) and will serve as a platform for government and business representatives from China and other parts…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his heartfelt appreciation to Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo for his immensely successful one-day visit to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The visit resulted in several significant accomplishments and outcomes. Reflecting on the visit as President Widodo departed Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape expressed his jubilation…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is calling upon the people of Papua New Guinea to unite behind National Capital District Governor Hon. Powes Parkop in his endeavor to elevate Port Moresby to the status of ‘the best city in the Pacific’. Emphasising the importance of mutual respect and community engagement, the Prime Minister addressed the…

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Today, His Excellency Dirk Wagener, the outgoing United Nations Resident Representative, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Hon. James Marape at his office in Sir Manasupe Haus, Port Moresby. During the meeting, Prime Minister Marape expressed his gratitude to Mr. Wagener for his time in Papua New Guinea and urged him to continue advocating…

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