Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Papua New Guinea and its Pacific neighbours to take full control of their ocean resources, declaring that the region must no longer remain a “beggar” while foreign powers exploit its fisheries wealth. He was speaking in Port Moresby on Saturday night at the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) 25th…

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It is with a very heart that I officially announce the death of Governor of Morobe, the Hon. Luther Wenge. Governor Wenge passed this morning (13.09.25) at Port Moresby General Hospital at about 6.30am after complications sustained following surgery. I visited him at the hospital this morning. His family has been informed, and Government will…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today officially opened the long-awaited Tabubil–Telefomin Highway, a landmark project that for the first time connects the remote Telefomin District of West Sepik Province with the rest of the country by road. This Connect PNG project was funded by the Government through the Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) Tax Credit…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today reaffirmed the Government of Papua New Guinea’s commitment to a strong, competitive, and inclusive banking sector, assuring investors and the public that Bank South Pacific (BSP) remains a trusted and indispensable partner in the nation’s economic development. The Government’s recent decision to reintroduce the National Banking Corporation (NBC) is…

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Prime Minister Hon James Marape has re-joined his 14 counterpart leaders of the Pacific Islands  Forum at the PIF Leaders Meeting to sign the Pacific Resilience Treaty. The treaty is a first of such an arrangement established by PIF-member countries and is a commitment from them to create a financial institution that will operate as…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Prime Minister Hon. Jeremy Manele of the Solomon Islands today (11.09.25) signed two significant agreements on the margins of the 54th Pacific Islands Leaders’ Meeting in Honiara. These are: •    Agreement Concerning the Administration of Special Areas: This is a reviewed and updated version of an agreement first signed…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has launched the country’s first-ever CCTV Command and Control Centre in Port Moresby, calling it a “turning point” in efforts to make the nation’s capital a safer, modern, and liveable city as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th Independence Anniversary. The state-of-the-art facility, built under the leadership of National Capital…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, has warmly welcomed the launch of the National Oil Palm Policy 2025–2030, describing it as a landmark framework that will transform Papua New Guinea’s largest agricultural commodity into an even stronger driver of growth, inclusivity, and sustainability. The policy was officially launched on Monday evening on his behalf by…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the successful handover of Air Niugini’s first Airbus A220 aircraft — a proud and historic milestone as Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate 50 years of Independence. The handover ceremony took place on 4 September 2025 at Mirabel, the home of the Airbus A220 in Montreal, Canada, and…

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Speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister Hon James Marape, Minister for Fisheries Hon. Jelta Wong called for partnerships in the region for a sustainable and peaceful Blue Pacific. The Minister for Fisheries further announced that Papua New Guinea stands ready and is committed to working with our forum family to build a resilient and…

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