Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his commendation for Hon. Pila Niningi, the Minister for Justice and Attorney General, and the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) for their recent appointment of international judges to key positions within Papua New Guinea’s judiciary. This initiative is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the judicial system,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a stern response to recent statements made by Sinasina-Yongomugl MP, Kerenga Kua, urging politicians with vested interests to refrain from making inflammatory public remarks that undermine the sanctity of ongoing court proceedings. Prime Minister Marape emphasised that matters currently before the courts should not be discussed in public…

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Prime Minister James Marape has expressed deep concern over what he describes as the dissemination of fake news by the Post-Courier, following a misleading headline related to court proceedings concerning the Paraka case. According to reports reaching Prime Minister Marape, the article’s headline ‘Paraka Payment Scam’ was misconstrued from a statement made by Hon. Kerenga…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will travel to Kiunga in Western Province tomorrow to officially launch the upgraded Kiunga Airport, delivered through Papua New Guinea’s partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Prime Minister will inaugurate the extended runway and newly constructed terminal, a development expected to significantly enhance the region’s economic and social…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has acknowledged and commended the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Student Representative Council (SRC) for their mature and constructive approach in addressing important national issues as raised in their recent press statement. The Prime Minister noted that the students have rightfully exercised their democratic rights by questioning the 2025…

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The Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council commemorated the National Women’s Day on March 24, in a small get together at the Melanesian Haus, Port Moresby. The theme for this year is ‘Take Action for an Empowered Future.’ In his opening address to the staff during the event, the Acting Chief Secretary to…

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I     am pleased to announce and hand over four  (4) Cheques today to four companies   under   phase  three   of  the   current   government   assistance program. The beneficiaries of todays payment are the following companies: This represents about half of the claims that remain pending.    In congratulating the companies for receiving the assistance, we are working hard…

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Greetings and Acknowledgments  Honorable Governors for  • Central Province – Hon. Rufina Peter  • Gulf Province – Hon. Chris Haiveta  • Milne Bay Province – Hon. Gordon Wesley  • National Capital District – Hon. Powes Parkop  • Oro Province – Hon. Gary Juffa  • Western Province – Hon. Taboi Yoto  • Ministers of State  •…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will be visiting key organisations in New Zealand’s Agriculture and Livestock sector tomorrow (Thursday, 27th March, 2025) in Hamilton, as well as meet with the PNG-New Zealand Busi- ness Council in Auckland, to complete his official visit to the country he has described as “an important bilateral partner” for PNG.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today (26.03.25) expressed Papua New Guinea’s heartfelt gratitude to New Zealand-based non-government organisations who continue to support PNG’s development needs over the 50-year bilateral relationship the country has with New Zealand. Prime Minister Marape was addressing the Council for International Development (CID) and the Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) in…

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