The National Government is committed to supporting businesses affected by the regrettable events of January 10th, which resulted in looting and widespread destruction of properties. Today, on April 5th 2024, marks the initiation of our relief efforts as we disburse the first instalment of financial assistance to City Pharmacy Limited (CPL), one of the severely…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has clarified that the State is still in the process of carrying out technical assessments on the structural integrity of the University of Goroka building that has become the centre of the latest media scrutiny. Prime Minister Marape said there is a standing decision by the National Executive Council to…

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Papua New Guinean shareholders of New Porgera Mine stand to receive well over K26 billion over the 20-year life of the mine, with more than K11 billion expected in the first 10 years, if gold price keeps at its current rate. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced this after this latest meeting with Barrick Gold…

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In a decisive move to curb the escalating problem of illegal mining in the Porgera Valley, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced this evening that the Cabinet has authorised a joint military and police operation. This action comes in response to the recent surge of unauthorised miners invading the Special Mining Lease (SML) area, posing…

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The Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, has confirmed that there is no extra public holiday for 02 April 2024.  “As far as official records go, Tuesday 02 April 2024 is a normal working day,” he said. He became aware of a fake National Gazette that is circulating in the social media today and released…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Easter Sunday visited the disaster-stricken people of Angoram and Wosera-Gawi in East Sepik Province, assuring them of National Government support as they come to terms with the effects of the double-disaster that hit them mid last month. Prime Minister Marape, after launching a program in Markham District of Morobe…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called upon public servants to embody a “spirit of service” towards the populace of Papua New Guinea. This call to action was made during the opening of the new Markham District Administration complex and the unveiling of the Markham District Development Plan for 2023-2027 on Friday, March 29, 2024,…

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In an empowering move for local agriculture and economic growth, Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has announced a significant K5 million funding to the Markham District Development Authority (DDA) in Morobe. This substantial investment is targeted at the development of the cocoa industry among other economic ventures, aligning with the surge in global…

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Easter, a time for Forgiveness and Repentance Blessed Easter to all my fellow Papua New Guineans. Easter is a time of Forgiveness and Repentance. It is a time for all Christians to remember our Lord Jesus Christ, who was crucified and died on the cross for the gift of salvation to mankind. As we reflect…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today extended his gratitude towards Rio Tinto for its diligent efforts in conducting an effective legacy impact assessment for the Panguna mine and its affected communities. The meeting saw the attendance of Rio Tinto PNG Country Director Andrew Cooper, along with Deputy Country Director Cornelius Soagai. Prime Minister Marape praised…

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