Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today addressed concerns following the latest designation of Papua New Guinea by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as a jurisdiction under increased monitoring— commonly referred to as the “grey list”. The designation follows the conclusion of the FATF plenary on 13 February 2026, where Papua New Guinea and Kuwait…

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Celebrating a Life of Service, Education and National Advancement Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid tribute to Sir Mick Nades at his 80th birthday celebration, recognising him as a visionary leader whose life’s work has profoundly shaped Papua New Guinea’s education sector, business landscape and national development. Addressing dignitaries, family and friends gathered for…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a blunt and urgent call to Papua New Guinea’s public service to deliver measurable results, warning that the country can no longer afford delays, inefficiency, or a culture of excuses. Speaking today at the close of the week-long Heads of Departments and Agencies Meeting in Port Moresby, Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed newly-appointed Asian Development Bank (ADB) Papua New Guinea Country Director, Takafumi Kadono, to his new role in the country. Mr Kadono made a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at his office at Melanesian House, Port Moresby, where the Prime Minister expressed his well-wishes and reaffirmed the long-standing…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed encouraging Economic Indicators highlighted in Westpac Bank’s latest PNG Economic Update, describing them as further confirmation that Papua New Guinea’s economy is strengthening under the Marape-Rosso Government. According to the Report, PNG’s economy is projected to grow in 2026, supported by stable commodity prices, improved business conditions, stronger…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised the Government’s commitment to working in partnership with Christian churches as moral advocates and community partners, while upholding constitutional freedoms of belief, as Papua New Guinea advances its national Reset agenda during the country’s 50th Anniversary year. The Prime Minister on Tuesday this week met with leaders of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Papua New Guineans that the Government is fully prepared to respond decisively should the country be placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, stressing that Papua New Guinea is in a far stronger position today than during the previous listing in 2015. Responding to a…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has acknowledged the hardship faced by residents affected by recent eviction exercises in Port Moresby and assured the public that the Government is implementing a long-term, planned approach to address unplanned settlements while protecting citizens who have lived and worked in the city for generations. Responding to a question from…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the Papua New Guinea Police Force for successfully freezing K214 million held in a trust account, describing the action as a major step forward in the Government’s ongoing fight against corruption and money laundering. The Prime Minister confirmed that police obtained a court stay order under the Proceeds…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says his recent Official Visit to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), was a strategic engagement aimed at positioning Papua New Guinea more strongly within global trade, investment and economic networks. Prime Minister Marape said the visit was undertaken following an invitation from the Vice President and Prime Minister of the…

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