Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced bold reforms to harness Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, accountability, and fairness in Government decision-making as Papua New Guinea begins its next 50 years of nationhood. Reflecting on his Message at Independence Hill during the 50th Anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has affirmed Papua New Guinea’s commitment to unity, progress, and economic independence as the country embarks on its next 50 years, following the historic Golden Jubilee of Independence on 16 September. The Prime Minister will represent Papua New Guinea at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, United…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to national unity, law and order, and economic progress following Papua New Guinea’s historic 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. Speaking after the Jubilee, Prime Minister Marape said the milestone was a reminder to all Papua New Guineans that the country’s future must rise above tribal, provincial,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today addressed issues concerning the leadership of Kumul Petroleum Holdings Ltd (KPHL), reaffirming his Government’s commitment to upholding transparency, accountability, and good governance in Papua New Guinea’s national oil and gas company. In light of the recent suspension of KPHL Managing Director, Mr. Wapu Sonk, the Prime Minister emphasized…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today received a rousing and colourful welcome in his home electorate of Tari-Pori, Hela Province, as he returned from the nation’s historic 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations in Port Moresby. Thousands gathered in traditional attire, with singsing groups and community members filling Tari with the spirit of celebration and unity. The…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Papua New Guinea for coming together in unity to celebrate the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary, describing the occasion as one of the most joyous moments of his life. Reflecting on the week’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, Prime Minister Marape said he was deeply…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his deep gratitude to the unprecedented number of international leaders, delegations, and diplomatic partners who travelled to Papua New Guinea to share in the nation’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. He said the overwhelming support demonstrated Papua New Guinea’s growing role as a trusted friend, a Pacific leader, and…

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In the presence of Governor General of Papua New Guinea Sir Bob Dadae, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon Justin Tkachenko, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Papua New Guinea H.E Anne Macro and representatives from the Papua New Guinea education sector, both formal and information. The announcement was…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid a moving tribute to the women of Papua New Guinea, describing them as the true anchors of the nation and the unsung heroines of the country’s independence struggle. The Prime Minister began by honouring the ordinary women in every corner of the country— the mothers, sisters, and daughters…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape successfully concluded a long round of back-to-back meetings with heads of governments who arrived in the country to participate in the celebrations marking PNG’s 50th Independence anniversary. The hectic schedule of meetings and associated events began on Sunday 14 September 2025 with a tree-planting ceremony in the gardens of the…

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