Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Sir Charles Watson Lepani, KBE CBE OBE, a distinguished statesman, diplomat, and pioneer of Papua New Guinea’s post- Independence era. Sir Charles passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, in Port Moresby, surrounded by his wife, Lady Katherine Lepani, and son, Nathaniel…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended K92 Mining Limited for achieving record-breaking production results for the fourth quarter of 2024, describing the milestone as a significant boost to Papua New Guinea’s economy. The Kainantu-based mining company recorded a quarterly production of 53,401 ounces of gold equivalent (AuEq), marking the highest in its history. “The…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed that all Papua New Guinean citizens be registered with National Identification by 16 September 2025. PM Marape also directed that the National Youth Authority open and maintain a 24-hour call centre for the nation’s youth; and that all young Papua New Guineans forced out of the school system…

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THEME: “Year of Restoration in the Public Service” ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & SALUTATION: •   Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP •   Hon. Joe Sungi, MP, Minister for Public Service, •   Hon. Jason Peter, MP, Minister for Community Dev., Youth & Religion, •   Hon. Ministers and Members of Parliament, •   Distinguished Heads of Departments, Statutory Agencies, and Public…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on government agencies to take immediate action in creating clear, accessible pathways for the country’s youths to benefit from the various programmes already available to them. Speaking passionately ahead of the Youth Mobilisation Rally in Port Moresby tomorrow, the Prime Minister stressed that the future of Papua New…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Jacob L. Simet, OL, a highly respected academic and cultural leader who dedicated his life to preserving Papua New Guinea’s rich cultural heritage. Dr. Simet served as the Executive Director of the National Cultural Commission from 1994 to 2016, playing a…

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Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to giving priority to Papua New Guinean contractors in awarding public contracts, in line with the Government’s National Content Policy. “Our government is the first government that sets benchmarks for local contracts, and in all contracts we issued, we mandate that international contractors must allocate 40%…

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Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu is calling on all public servants right around the country to tune in for the Public Service Dedication Service on January 10, to listen to important speeches that will be delivered to all public servants. The Chief Secretary said the speeches will be delivered by Prime Minister Hon. James…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Her Excellency Winnie Kiap, CBE, on her appointment as the new Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation Board of Governors. Ms. Kiap’s appointment marks a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region. The Commonwealth Foundation is one of three key intergovernmental agencies of the Commonwealth, alongside…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is extending  invitations to Papua New Guinea’s bilateral partners to join the country mark its 50th  Independence anniversary this year 2025. The invitations are in respect of these countries’ long-established ties with Papua New Guinea and their contributions in various sectors to PNG’s development over the years. Prime Minister Marape…

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