Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP and Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG) Governor, Ms. Elizabeth Genia, officially launched the Commemorative Bank Note, Kina (K50), and Coin, Toea (50 toea) today, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Kina and Toea Day and the 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Papua New Guinea. In his…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has intervened to address delays in a Japanese Government grant aid project to upgrade the maternity wing at Port Moresby General Hospital. “I am aware that the Japanese Government offered to fund the refurbishment of the maternity wing,” Prime Minister Marape said. “Unfortunately, there have been delays because the hospital…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has thanked the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia for funding the upgrading and renovation of Port Moresby General Hospital mortuary and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He acknowledged that Indonesia was the first country to assist Papua New Guinea during the COVID-19 pandemic and remains a close neighbour,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has made an impassioned call for young people in Papua New Guinea, especially in his own Tari-Pori District, to abandon tribal fighting and embrace education as the true pathway to lasting peace, prosperity, and nation-building. Prime Minister Marape reflected on the devastating impacts of tribal conflict and the urgent need…

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Prime Minister James Marape, while currently in his home electorate, continues to focus on one of his core national priorities—education. Engaging directly with local schools, teachers, and students, the Prime Minister is sending a strong and clear message to the nation: education is the foundation of national progress.  “Our children’s future begins in the classroom,”…

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In a heartwarming display of connection with his people, Prime Minister the Hon. James Marape, MP, marked his 54th birthday today by spending meaningful time with the people of Tari-Pori in Pori District, Hela Province. Taking a break from his hectic schedule, PM Marape chose to celebrate this special occasion in the scenic outskirts of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has appealed to all citizens to uphold peace, fairness, and integrity in the upcoming Local-level Government (LLG) elections, Bougainville elections, and National Parliamentary by- elections, urging voters and candidates alike to conduct themselves responsibly as the democratic process begins. “This is a time when our nation is under various pressures…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed the immediate finalisation of the Community Development Agreement (CDA) for the Porgera Mine, calling on all stakeholders to conclude the process without delay so that long- overdue benefits can begin flowing to landowners and the nation. The CDA forms the final component of the Porgera Project Commencement Agreements,…

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It is with profound sorrow that I extend, on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, our deepest condolences to the global Catholic community and the Holy See on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. The death of Pope Francis is not only a loss to the Catholic faithful but to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warned that Papua New Guinea will not be immune from the ripple effects of global economic shocks stemming from recent United States tariff hikes, and has urged the country to remain vigilant as his government monitors and manages the situation. Prime Minister Marape said today the sweeping tariff increases…

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