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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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening superannuation and voluntary savings for Papua New Guineans, announcing key reforms aimed at ensuring financial security for retirees. Speaking at the NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show launch on Monday, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the importance of saving for life after active employment and ensuring…

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Prime Minister James Marape today reaffirmed his government’s commitment to reforming State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), ensuring they operate efficiently and contribute to economic growth and service delivery. Speaking at the NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show launch, he highlighted partial privatisation as a key strategy to enhance management and improve performance. Prime Minister Marape acknowledged that the operational…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today officially launched the NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show, emphasising the importance of open and informed discussions as Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th anniversary of independence. Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the critical role that FM100 has played in keeping Papua New Guineans informed for decades. “Radio…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said the media industry can hold leaders and public servants accountable for their decisions and actions as the country prepares to celebrate its 50th independence anniversary. He said this when launching the radio FM100 Talkback Show program for 2025 in Port Moresby this morning. Prime Minister Marape said media plays…

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Prime Minister James Marape has announced a thorough review of government performance, with all department heads and ministers set to report on their progress, challenges, and plans for the future. This three-week assessment, leading up to the March Parliament session, aims to ensure effective governance and alignment with Papua New Guinea’s long-term economic vision. “We…

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As Papua New Guinea mourns the passing of some of its most distinguished leaders, Prime Minister James Marape has called on all levels of government to ensure that public funds are translated into tangible development for the people. Speaking from Gasmata, West New Britain, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the late Sir Julius Chan,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the support of Australian National Rugby League (NRL)’s reigning premiers the Penrith Panthers for Papua New Guinea’s NRL Deal which is set to have a PNG-based NRL Team participate in the professional elite competition from 2028. Following the historic NRL deal announcement by Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony…

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