Prime Minister Hon. James Marape this afternoon (Friday, 5.09.25) farewelled Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency Antonio Guterres, at the Jacksons International Airport, Port Moresby, after a productive four-day visit to Papua New Guinea. In his farewell remarks at the joint press conference held by the two leaders at the airport, Prime Minister Marape…

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Hon. James Marape has urged Papua New Guineans, especially the staff of the Department of the Prime Minister and National Executive Council (PM &NEC), to draw inspiration from the nation’s founding leaders as the country marks its 50th Independence Anniversary. Speaking at the launch of the 50th Anniversary Exhibition at Melanesian Haus in Port Moresby…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended a warm welcome to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, His Excellency António Guterres, who will arrive in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, for a historic four-day official visit coinciding with the country’s 50th Independence Anniversary. The visit marks the first time a sitting UN…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured the people of remote Kotidanga bordering Gulf and Morobe that his government remains committed to delivering vital road links, education, and services to some of Papua New Guinea’s most remote communities. Speaking to a large gathering at Kotidanga, a rugged frontier that now connects the Gulf and Morobe…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has apologised to the people of Karamui in Chimbu for delays in road development and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to delivering road connectivity under the national Connect PNG programme. Responding to concerns raised in the Post-Courier today, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged that despite previous allocations in 2020, 2021 and 2022,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended the Government’s gratitude to outgoing PNG NRL CEO Andrew Hill for his outstanding contribution to Papua New Guinea’s historic push for inclusion in the National Rugby League (NRL). Mr Hill, who has stepped down from his role to take up the position of Chief Executive of the Penrith…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) for delivering a net profit after tax of K572 million in the first half of 2025, describing the achievement as “a symbol of Papua New Guinea’s economic resilience” as the country prepares to celebrate 50 years of nationhood. Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has dismissed claims by Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill that the forthcoming visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is a sign of Papua New Guinea’s democratic failure. “The people of Papua New Guinea should not be misled,” Prime Minister Marape said. “The UN Secretary-General is coming to our shores to…

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Prime Minister James Marape has called on Papua New Guineans to embrace a national reset as the country prepares to celebrate its 50th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to use National Repentance Day to seek forgiveness, reconcile, and recommit the nation to God. Addressing thousands gathered in Port Moresby and across the country, Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged all Papua New Guineans to use National Repentance Day on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, as a time of reflection, forgiveness, renewal, and a reset of true Christian character before God and each other, especially as the country prepares to mark its 50th Independence Anniversary next month. Prime Minister…

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