Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the people of East New Britain for their strong commitment to cultural preservation, respect for Christianity, and adherence to government authority. Speaking in Kokopo today, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of four fundamental pillars of society—family, community and culture, government, and God—stating that East New Britain exemplifies…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the people of East New Britain for their strong commitment to cultural preservation, respect for Christianity, and adherence to government authority. Speaking in Kokopo today, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of four fundamental pillars of society—family, community and culture, government, and God—stating that East New Britain exemplifies…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today directed the Police and Department of Communications & Information Technology to immediately investigate the cyber-attacks on Miss Papua New Guinea May Hasola and have the offenders arrested, with a progress report to his office by next week. He also condemned the actions in the strongest terms, and called…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to reviewing and increasing the national minimum wage, ensuring that Papua New Guinean workers receive fair remuneration that aligns with the rising cost of living. Speaking at the FM100 Talkback Show in Port Moresby on Monday, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged that the Minimum Wage Board…

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Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ensuring greater efficiency in the appointment of public servants, stressing the need for a more streamlined process in filling key departmental and agency leadership positions. Speaking at the launch of the FM100 Talkback Show in Port Moresby on Monday, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged concerns…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) for recording an unprecedented 34,450 new members in 2023, a direct reflection of job creation and economic growth in Papua New Guinea’s private sector. Speaking at the launch of the Nasfund FM100 Talkback Show on Monday, Prime Minister Marape emphasised that the surge…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as a key pillar in the fight against corruption. The Prime Minister emphasised that ICAC will be fully empowered with the necessary resources, legal backing, and institutional support to fulfill its mandate effectively. “We have prioritised…

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On behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his warmest congratulations to Hon. Jotham Napat on his election as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu today. Prime Minister Marape acknowledges the enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu, built upon shared Melanesian heritage,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has provided assurances on the K1.4 billion (approximately A$580 million) loan from the Australian Government, stating that it is well within Papua New Guinea’s 2024 Budget framework and does not increase the country’s debt burden beyond planned fiscal targets. Speaking at the NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show launch on Monday, PM…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to advancing the Papua LNG project, confirming that Final Investment Decision (FID) is expected by the end of 2025, paving the way for a new wave of economic growth in Papua New Guinea’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at the launch of the NASFUND FM100…

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