Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has addressed public concerns regarding recent movements in the Papua New Guinea kina against the United States dollar, saying the Government’s approach reflects a deliberate, long-term economic strategy aimed at strengthening domestic production, boosting exports, and ensuring sustainable foreign-exchange inflows. Prime Minister Marape said many of the same voices now…

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The Marape-Rosso Government is intent on overhauling the current education system by carefully upgrading the structure year-by-year so that by 2035, young Papua New Guineans coming out of the school system will have been educated by degree-level educators, matriculated at Grade 12 level, and received basic holistic skills in ICT, business, vocational and technical training.…

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Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has announced a series of key priorities and reforms aimed at enhancing public service effectiveness, strengthening financial discipline, and ensuring greater accountability across all government sectors. Mr Pomaleu announced this during his opening remarks at a week-long Head of Department & Agencies meeting organized and facilitated by the…

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Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has supported a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Somare Institute of Leadership & Governance (SILAG) and the Sri Lanka’s National Institute of Business Management (NIBM), calling it a momentous step in the strengthening and modernization of Papua New Guinea’s Public Service. This MOU was signed on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised his government’s strong commitment to restoring and expanding Papua New Guinea’s electricity sector, acknowledging both recent progress and the significant work that remains to ensure reliable power supply nationwide. The Prime Minister said the commissioning of 20 megawatts of standby generation capacity, recently launched by Acting Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Coffee Hon. William Bando that Papua New Guinea exported more than 1.5 million Bags of Coffee in 2025, describing the achievement as a clear signal that the nation’s Agriculture Sector is rebounding strongly and that PNG can grow wealth directly from the land…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described his meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, as a defining moment in Papua New Guinea’s efforts to strengthen global partnerships and position itself within key international economic networks. Prime Minister Marape said…

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Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Lands and Physical Planning, Hon. John Rosso, has reaffirmed the National Government’s full support for the Central Provincial Government to establish its own provincial city, including markets, residential estates, office complexes, and supporting infrastructure—more than 50 years after Independence. He said the people of Central Province have for decades…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Wednesday, 4 February, 2026 welcomed the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Exemption of Entry Visa Requirements between the Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea and the Government of the United Arab Emirates, describing it as a major step forward in strengthening bilateral…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that Papua New Guinea will once again host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in 2033, marking the nation’s second time to host the prestigious regional forum following APEC 2018. Speaking from Dubai, Prime Minister Marape said the confirmation provides Papua New Guinea with seven years of…

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