Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has officiated at the Provincial Administrators Conference on Monday 23rd March 2026 in Port Moresby. This conference is aimed at strengthening governance and enhancing service delivery across all levels of our government. While delivering his opening remarks, the Chief Secretary welcomed the Prime Minister, Hon. Chief James Marape,…

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Prime Minister James Marape has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening Papua New Guinea’s live- stock sector, with a strong focus on reducing imports and increasing local pro duction for both domestic consumption and export. Speaking in Parliament, the Prime Minister expressed concern over the country’s continued reliance on imported meat and agricultural products. He…

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: The Office of the Prime Minister wishes to clarify recent Media Reports regarding Outstanding Payments associated with the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Football Tournament, as published in one of today’s daily newspapers. The Office acknowledges concerns raised by participating Teams, Service Providers, and Stakeholders regarding delays in the processing of Allowances, Prize Monies, and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described the passage of landmark legislation in Parliament today restructuring Papua New Guinea’s higher court system as one of the most significant achievements of his Government under the Reset Agenda at 50 years of Independence. Prime Minister Marape said the reforms establish a clear, three-tier higher court structure comprising…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for carefully planned and inclusive urbanisation across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, emphasising that cities must be designed to improve the quality of life for people rather than become centres of congestion and inequality. Delivering his keynote address at the 7th Pacific Urban Forum in Port Moresby,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today affirmed his Government’s commitment to strengthening Papua New Guinea’s Superannuation Sector as a cornerstone of long-term Economic empowerment, during a significant visit to the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) Head Office in Port Moresby. In a forward-looking address to the Board, Management, and Staff of Nasfund, Prime Minister Marape emphasized…

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Prime Minister James Marape has personally visited the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) to thank its senior management and staff for delivering an outstanding financial performance for 2025 and ensuring strong returns for its members. Nasfund reported a record Net Profit After Tax of K1.08 billion for the 2025 financial year, with its Net Asset Value…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has firmly rejected recent claims made by former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill regarding delays and alleged concessions in major resource projects, stating that the Government has not stalled development but is instead protecting Papua New Guinea’s long-term national interest. The Prime Minister said commentary surrounding both the Papua LNG and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that Papua New Guinea’s economy is growing strongly, supported by clear national data showing a significant rise in government revenue over the past seven years, while making it clear that the Government will not enter into resource agreements that short-change the nation. Prime Minister Marape said the latest…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that the Government is firmly committed to progressing the Wafi-Golpu and Papua LNG projects, while ensuring that Papua New Guinea secures fair and equitable benefits for its people. Responding in Parliament today to questions raised by Bulolo MP Hon. Sam Basil Jr, Prime Minister Marape dismissed claims that…

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