Prime Minister Marape has strongly condemned recent criminal and rascal activities reported in Oro Province, describing the incidents as a serious threat to public safety and warning that those responsible must surrender immediately or face the full force of the law. The Prime Minister’s remarks follow briefings from the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC)…

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The Privet Gavamani Konekt Dialogue has reaffirmed the indispensable partnership between the Government and the Private sector as central to Papua New Guinea’s development. This event was held on 3rd February in Port Moresby. In this dialogue, Government Officials, Development Partners, Investors and Private Sectors come together to discuss a way forward, which is aimed…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has addressed members of the Provincial and Local Level Services Monitoring Authority (PLLSMA) at the first meeting for 2026, setting out urgent reforms to drive accountability, improve service delivery and align sub-national systems with the Government’s Reset@50, 20 Year Road Map and Vision 2050. Mr Pomaleu thanked DPLGA…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has departed Papua New Guinea today to attend the 13th annual World Governments Summit in Dubai from 3–5 February 2026, as part of a broader programme of high- level global economic, governance, and investment engagements. The summit, held under the theme “Shaping Future Governments”, will bring together more than 150…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today emphasised the Government’s unwavering commitment to growing Papua New Guinea into a K200 billion economy, telling business leaders that sustained growth, diversification, and structural reform remain central to the nation’s future prosperity. Speaking at the 16th Prime Minister’s Back-to-Business Breakfast in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape said Papua New…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended and pledged financial support for a community-based agro stock development initiative in Nogoli, Tari-Pori District, describing it as a practical model for rural economic empowerment through agriculture and livestock development. The Tari-Pori District Development Authority (DDA) has committed K500,000 towards the locally owned and operated Trans Wonderland Agrostock…

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Prime Minister and Member for Tari-Pori District, Hon. James Marape, has conducted the first District Development Authority (DDA) meeting for 2026 at the Hulukumaya Building in Tari. The Prime Minister welcomed and congratulated all Council Presidents, including newly elected leaders and those who retained their seats following the 2025 Local Level Government elections. He acknowledged…

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Prime Minister and Member for Tari-Pori Hon. James Marape has congratulated newly elected and returning councillors in the Tari-Pori District, urging them to focus on grassroots leadership, peace-building, and basic service planning as they begin their new term in office. Addressing councillors and Local-Level Government (LLG) leaders during the first District Development Authority (DDA) meeting…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced Cabinet approval of a comprehensive national education reform programme, backed by a long-term funding structure that will transform Papua New Guinea’s education system from 2026 to 2035. The Prime Minister said the Government has endorsed a major investment framework valued at more than K11 billion to support education…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) to undertake a comprehensive review of all mining agreements in Papua New Guinea, following record global increases in gold, silver and copper prices. The Prime Minister said the surge in commodity prices presents an opportunity for the nation to…

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