Prime Minister James Marape on Sunday reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to the independence of the judiciary and the continued reform of Papua New Guinea’s legal system. Speaking during a meeting with Department of Justice and Attorney-General (DJAG) Secretary Dr Eric Kwa and other agency heads, he commended the justice sector’s efforts in strengthening the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his full support for the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) following a recent cyber incident that temporarily disrupted key systems. The Government of Papua New Guinea stands firmly behind the IRC as it implements recovery measures and strengthens cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard taxpayer data and national revenue systems. “Cybersecurity…

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Prime Minister James Marape has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal rape and murder of a woman at Watermark Estate in Baruni, Port Moresby, describing the act as “inhumane, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable in our society.” “I am deeply shocked and outraged by this despicable crime. No woman, no child, and no citizen of…

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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 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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