Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed a parliamentary report into alleged multibillion-kina gold smuggling and regulatory failures in Papua New Guinea’s alluvial mining sector, pledging legislative reforms before the 2027 National General Election, renewed efforts to establish a world-class gold refinery and stronger enforcement against illegal gold trading. Prime Minister Marape made the commitment…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of renowned Gulf  musician Robert Oeka, recalling his famous song, “Kerema, Yu Yet  Kam Na  Lukim,” and revealing his personal admiration for  the late musician and the legendary Hollie Maea Band. Prime Minister Marape said the passing of Robert Oeka was a…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the overwhelming passage of landmark Capital Markets legislation in National Parliament today, describing it as a significant Reform aimed at unlocking domestic investment, strengthening Papua New Guinea’s Financial Markets and supporting the Government’s ambition of growing the National Economy to K200 billion by 2029–2030. The legislation, presented by…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed ExxonMobil’s formal assumption of operatorship of the Papua LNG Project, saying the development strengthens investor confidence, paves the way for  the subsequent development of P’nyang LNG and supports the Government’s vision for  another 20 years of investment and growth in Papua New Guinea’s petroleum industry. Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has defended the Government’s reforms to the functions of  Treasury, Finance and National Planning, assuring Parliament that efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)  grey list will  remain uninterrupted, while reaffirming plans to deliver a balanced National Budget in  2027. Responding to questions without notice from Opposition Leader…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Parliament that the Government will take the necessary steps to address electoral boundary discrepancies identified by the Electoral Commission ahead of the 2027 National General Election. Responding to questions without notice from East Sepik Governor and Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Elections, Hon. Allan Bird, Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Parliament’s passage of the Prime Minister (Amendment) Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening whole-of-government coordination, improving Cabinet decision-making processes and recognising the growing importance of information and communications technology in Papua New Guinea’s development. The amendment to Section 24 of the Prime Minister Act  2002 provides for  the inclusion…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has underscored the Marape-Rosso Government’s commitment to Transparency, Accountability and the Rule of Law in the management of Public Funds and administration of Government institutions, stressing that no public official is above the law. Prime Minister Marape made these remarks during Question Time in Parliament today, in response to a…

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Prime Minister Hon.  James Marape has directed the Police Commissioner to provide an immediate explanation regarding police vehicles expected by Madang Province under an arrangement involving the provincial government and the Police  Department. Responding to a supplementary question from Madang Governor Hon.  Ramsey Pariwa in Parliament today, Prime Minister Marape said  the National Government had…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed stronger police highway patrols and warned that the Government will take tougher action against criminals terrorising motorists and communities along the Highlands Highway, where approximately K5 billion has been invested in major road and electricity infrastructure. Speaking in Parliament today in response to a question concerning highway security…

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