Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that Papua New Guinea and Australia have agreed on the text of a Mutual Defence Treaty, elevating the two nations’ security partnership to the highest level in their shared history. The Treaty — to be known as the Pukpuk Treaty — will be formally signed after Cabinet processes…

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Very good morning to all of you — papa, mama, man, meri, boy and girl — wherever you are in Papua New Guinea or overseas. Motu: Idibada namona lo tubu, hina, dahu, hahine, boi, gele — evara ai Papua New Guinea, idibada ai ausait.(A good morning to all of you — fathers, mothers, men, women,…

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Papua New Guinea today marked 50 years of nationhood with the raising of its national flag at Independence Hill, Waigani. In his Golden Jubilee Address, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape reflected on the country’s economic journey since 1975, highlighting achievements, challenges, and a vision for inclusive prosperity in the decades to come. “From many, we…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today (15.09.25) expressed deep gratitude to all bilateral and multilateral partners of Papua New Guinea for their assistance over the 50-year life of the country, and asked that they continue this support into the future. The Prime Minister was speaking at the Independence Dinner he hosted at APEC House for…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today addressed the media at Melanesian Haus after a full day of bilateral and executive engagements with leaders and representatives from across the Pacific and Asia-Pacific region. These meetings, held on the sidelines of Papua New Guinea’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, underscored the country’s growing role and recognition in the global…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the arrival of Air Niugini’s brand-new Airbus A220, declaring it a proud moment for Papua New Guinea as the nation prepares to celebrate its 50th Independence Anniversary tomorrow. Speaking before a large crowd including Members of Parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, international partners, and Air Niugini staff,…

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Staff of the  Department of Prime  Minister and  National  Executive Council  have celebrated  Papua  New Guineas  50″  Independence Anniversary  in unity and pride at the Melanesian  Haus in Port Moresby on 11″ of September 2025. Chief Secretary to Government,  Mr.  lvan  Pomaleu,  OBE  while  officiating at the event welcome  the staff and their families who …

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It iswith profound sorrow and deep sadness that we, on behalf of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, extend our heartfelt condolences to the  family, relatives, colleagues, and the people of Morobe Province about the death of Governor of Morobe  Province  Hon. Luther Asikawa Wenge, who was called  to rest on the 13th of September 2025 at the Port Moresby General  Hospital. The late  Governor  Wenge  served  for three  terms…

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Leaders from Pacific Island countries this morning (14.09.25) joined Prime Minister Hon. James Marape in a tree-planting ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Independence of Papua New Guinea. The tree planting was done in the gardens of the National Parliament by leaders from the Cook Islands, Federated State of Micronesia, Niue, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has launched two major policy documents aimed at transforming the country’s marine and fisheries sectors, while reaffirming PNG’s commitment to regional fisheries cooperation and the fight against illegal fishing. Speaking at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Gala Dinner, marking PNG’s 50th anniversary and the NFA’s 25th year, Mr. Marape unveiled…

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