Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Thursday, May 16, 2024, extended a warm welcome to the High Commissioner of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to Papua New Guinea, H.E. Mr. Tarukil Islam, upon his maiden visit to PNG. Prime Minister Marape, in meeting him at Sir Manasupe Haus, congratulated High Commissioner Islam upon his new…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has affirmed that his government is committed to being accountable and transparent to the people of Papua New Guinea for the benefit of the nation over the last five years in office. Prime Minister Marape made this statement today as he reiterated his plan to present a report on behalf…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape this morning spoke at the Consultation Workshop on the National Gold Corporation Bill 2024, organised by the Ministry of Mining. The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s commitment to maintaining steadfast goals for downstream processing of gold and other resources in Papua New Guinea. “We have been exporting our natural resources…

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The National Government is and has been addressing the PNG Defence Force personnel pay issues and anticipate that the next pay period, Pay 10, will be normal for most members. The Office of the Chief Secretary to Government has been working with the Department of Finance, Personnel Management, and Defence to correct the ongoing pay…

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New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations following a meeting between New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Winston Peters, and Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, in Port Moresby on Monday, May 13, 2024.s Prime Minister Marape recognised New Zealand as a steadfast development…

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The National Government has released its third batch of financial assistance to business houses affected by the January 10 looting throughout the nation’s capital, Port Moresby. The cheque presentation held on Monday, 6 May 2024, was officiated by the Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, who expressed regret for the unfortunate incidents that occurred on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has been invited to participate in this year’s United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) Summit of the Future. UN Resident Coordinator in Papua New Guinea, Richard Howard, today hand-delivered the letter by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to PM Marape, while informing him PNG is being invited because of its leading position…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extended a warm welcome to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Hon. Winston Peters, during his Pacific Tour. The welcome occurred at a bilateral meeting held today at Sir Manasupe Haus in Port Moresby. The meeting covered key bilateral issues including a review of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, May 10, 2024, lauded the National Airports Corporation (NAC) and the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project (CADIP) for their significant role in constructing the new K76.8 million Gurney Airport in Alotau, Milne Bay Province. He expressed his commendations during the groundbreaking ceremony held in Alotau, highlighting the initiative…

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In a pivotal Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) meeting held today in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape together with Bougainville President H.E. Ishmael Toroama discussed crucial issues concerning the ratification and aftermath of the Bougainville referendum. The meeting concluded successfully with several significant agreements aimed at facilitating the ongoing peace process. Bougainville Treasurer and…

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