Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that he will respond to a University of PNG students’ petition on September 13, 2024, and not September 9, 2024, as initially scheduled. This is due to Prime Minister attending a significant meeting between Pope Francis and young people in Port Moresby, followed by a farewell to the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed deep gratitude to Pope Francis on his de- livery of messages of service, unity and peace to the people of Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape and his wife, Mrs Rachael Marape, joined the Pontiff, his clergy, and thousands of Catholic worshippers at Sir John Guise Stadium in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, September 6, 2024, held bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai, at Sir Manasupe Haus in Port Moresby. The two leaders met for brief discussions on the sidelines of the Papal Visit to Papua New Guinea. Among the key topics discussed…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has this afternoon announced the imminent arrival of several leaders of the Pacific who will be participating in the 4-day visit of Pope Francis in Port Moresby this weekend. Prime Minister Marape said the Prime Minister of Tonga, Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni; the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai; the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has this afternoon offered a warm welcome to Pope Fran- cis in expectation of his visit to the country beginning tomorrow Friday, saying the people of Papua New Guinea are ready to welcome His Holiness to PNG. Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea does not treat the papal visit…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea, extended his deepest condolences to the family of pioneer PNG-Chinese businessman, James Seeto, who passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. Mr. Seeto was the son of Seeto Kui, the visionary founder of the Seeto Kui Group of Companies, and first…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the Government’s Position Paper on the Wafi-Golpu Mine in Morobe has been delivered to Joint Venture Partners, Newmont and Harmony. The Government is now awaiting a response from the two companies before moving forward with the issuance of the Mine Development Contract (MDC) and Special Mining Lease…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has actively lobbied for a larger quota in New Zealand’s Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Labour Mobility Scheme. During a meeting with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Hon. Christopher Luxon on the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Leaders’ Forum, held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in Tonga, Prime Minister Marape requested…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has this afternoon commended students of the University of Papua New Guinea for the manner in which they have petitioned him and the government on grievances. The Prime Minister was at UPNG at noon today to receive a petition from the Student Representative Council of UPNG, witnessed by the student…

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The National Government continues to honor its commitment to promoting and supporting businesses whose operations were affected by the riots on the 10th of January this year, with substantial financial support. Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, on Wednesday 28th August 2024, presented over K7, 691, 000.00 to five businesses who were affected when our…

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