– Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for the Pasca Gas Agreement, marking a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea as the country prepares to develop its first offshore petroleum project. The agreement, concluded in just six months following the resumption of negotiations in June this year, represents a…

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In a significant move to support regional solidarity, Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has today approved a K20 million relief package to assist the government and people of Vanuatu in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck the island nation earlier this week. The funding will enable…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his heartfelt condolences and solidarity with the government and people of Vanuatu following the devastating earthquake that struck the nation earlier today. The magnitude 7.3 earthquake, which occurred approximately 30 kilometers west of Port Vila at a depth of 57 kilometers, caused significant damage to infrastructure, disrupted essential…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has acknowledged the remarkable strides made in tax collections over the last decade, attributing the success to Papua New Guinea’s economic growth and the ongoing reforms implemented by the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC). Prime Minister Marape announced that the IRC has collected an impressive K65 billion over the last five…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the opening of the Fabian Chow Training Centre in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands, hailing it as a transformative achievement for Papua New Guinea’s agricultural sector and a reflection of the Marape-Rosso Government’s commitment to rural development and economic growth. The K17 million facility, funded through the Australian Government’s Incentive…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today (13.12.24) welcomed the announcement by Bank of Papua New Guinea in its issue of a commercial banking license to new bank, the National Banking Corporation (NBC). Bank of PNG this morning presented the license to NBC, a subsidiary of the National Development Bank (NDB), in line with the…

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Today, Papua New Guinea steps into the annals of history with unparalleled pride and joy as we celebrate our nation’s inclusion as the 18th team in the prestigious National Rugby League (NRL) competition. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to every person who has made this dream a reality.…

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The Australian and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Governments are partnering with the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) to deepen our connections through rugby league. Australia will support a PNG team to enter the National Rugby League (NRL) competition no later than 2028. As PNG prepares to mark its 50th anniversary of independence in 2025, this…

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Papua New Guinea now for the first time has its own Legislative Drafting Manual that will guide the drafting of clear, understandable and workable laws for the country. The manual is a culmination of countless hours of hard work, dedication and contribution by staff from the Office of First Legislative Counsel within the Department of…

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The internal revenue supporting Bougainville’s recurrent and development budgets is only at 7 percent and must be raised to over 50 percent to adequately support the Special Region’s autonomous restructure aspirations. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed this today (11.12.24) in Sydney during the PNG Investment Week as he asked for greater collaboration with investors…

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