Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that he will assume full responsibility for the Defence Ministry following the decision by Defence Minister Hon. Dr Billy Joseph to step aside, as the Government moves swiftly to investigate serious concerns surrounding recruitment processes at Murray Barracks. Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape commended…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a K1 billion fuel stabilisation package and the establishment of a high-level Cabinet committee to shield Papua New Guinea from the impact of escalating global fuel prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions. Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape said the Government is acting decisively to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a major Policy shift to address Papua New Guinea’s growing Urban challenges, with the restoration of a National Urbanisation Office to coordinate planning, settlement management, and sustainable city expansion across the country. The announcement follows high-level deliberations held earlier today at Melanesian Haus, where Land, Housing, and Urbanisation…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a bold and transformative National Housing Strategy, placing the National Housing Corporation at the forefront of delivering secure, dignified, and lawful Home Ownership for Papua New Guineans. This follows the high-level Government Meeting convened earlier today at Melanesian Haus, where urgent Housing and Land solutions were discussed in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today taken decisive and compassionate leadership on one of Papua New Guinea’s most pressing and long-standing challenges — Land, Housing, and Settlement Evictions — following a high-level Stakeholder Meeting at Melanesian Haus. The Meeting brought together key Government Leaders and Institutions, including Minister for Police Hon. John Pundari, Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the University of Goroka for its strong and practical approach to agricultural education, describing it as a model for preparing Papua New Guinea’s young people with life-sustaining skills. During a visit to the university’s agriculture faculty over the Easter weekend, Prime Minister Marape said he was encouraged by…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has highlighted Eastern Highlands Province as a key centre for Papua New Guinea’s agricultural transformation, following visits to major agricultural projects and community initiatives in the province over the Easter long weekend. The Prime Minister said the province is demonstrating how policy, technology, and community participation can come together to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the people of Papua New Guinea for maintaining peace and order during the Easter period, describing the calm and orderly celebrations as a sign of a nation responding positively to calls for unity and respect for the rule of law. Reflecting on three major national periods — Independence…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has outlined an ambitious national housing and land reform agenda aimed at transforming urban development and making land ownership more accessible for Papua New Guineans. The Prime Minister acknowledged long-standing inefficiencies in the country’s land administration system and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to reform, building on policy directions introduced in 2020.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced an urgent multi- agency stakeholder meeting to address the ongoing eviction concerns at the Erima– Wildlife area, signalling Government’s intent to intervene swiftly and responsibly. The Prime Minister said he had only recently been informed of a private developer’s claim over land titles in the Erima area, reportedly…

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