Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today urged Members of Parliament and senior public servants to use Papua New Guinea’s upcoming 50th Independence Anniversary as a moment for personal and collective recommitment to the nation’s future. Speaking at a Government Caucus Leaders’ Meeting in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape welcomed newly elected Members, acknowledged the contributions…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described the unveiling of a national monument to the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare as a moment of solemn reflection and recommitment to the founding values of Papua New Guinea. Speaking during an official ceremony held in front of Parliament House in Port Moresby on Thursday evening, Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced the imminent launch of the National Monitoring and Coordinating Authority (NMCA) — a transformative oversight mechanism designed to reinforce service delivery, strengthen governance, and ensure accountability across all levels of government. Speaking ahead of the launch scheduled for next week, Prime Minister Marape said the NMCA forms a…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has hailed the official visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Rt Hon. Christopher Luxon as a historic and defining moment in the bilateral relations between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, reaffirming a shared commitment to peace, prosperity, and Pacific solidarity. Prime Minister Luxon today became the first New Zealand…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his Government’s unwavering commitment to National Unity, Regional Empowerment, and Inclusive Development during the historic Signing of the 2025 Port Moresby Papua Accord, held today at the State Function Room, Parliament House. The Signing, which marks a significant milestone following the outcomes of the Papua Governors’ Dialogue, brought…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, will arrive in Port Moresby on Monday, 4 August to Wednesday, 6 August 2025, for a three-day State Visit. This visit heralds a major season of diplomatic engagement as Papua New Guinea gears up to commemorate its…

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Kido Village, Central Province- Papua New Guinea’s economic landscape is set to undergo a significant transformation with the launch of the Pacific Lime and Cement Project, a $400 million investment that will revolutionize the country’s construction industry. Prime Minister James Marape hailed the project as a game-changer for Papua New Guinea, aligning with the government’s…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has paid tribute to the mining and petroleum sector for its pivotal role in Papua New Guinea’s development over the past 50 years, describing it as a bedrock of national progress and economic resilience. He was speaking at a  dinner hosted as part of PNG Resources Week by the PNG…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Papua New Guinea’s public servants to lift their performance and accountability, revealing that less than 1.5 per cent of the national population is consuming nearly a quarter of the annual budget through salaries and entitlements. Prime Minister Marape made the remarks in Parliament today while responding to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has responded firmly to claims made by Ialibu-Pangia MP and former Prime Minister Hon. Peter O’Neill regarding the ongoing Opposition leadership dispute, saying the matter is entirely the concern of the Opposition and the Office of the Speaker, and not the business of the Government. Prime Minister Marape said that…

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