Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has lauded the efforts of Provincial and Local Level Government Minister Hon. Soroi Eoe, Secretary Philip Leo, and their department for their work in integrating Local Level Government (LLG) leaders into the Government’s payroll system. This historic move, the first of its kind since 1975, was celebrated in Port Moresby…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced a comprehensive review across all government departments and provincial governments. This review mandates every government department and agency, as well as provincial governments, to report on their activities and achievements. Prime Minister Marape emphasised the critical role of the Department of Prime Minister and NEC along with the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape held fruitful discussions with the new United States Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Ann Marie Yastishock, today at his Sir Manasupe House office in Port Moresby. Prime Minister Marape, in welcoming the ambassador, said PNG is a friendly country with a robust democracy. Prime Minister Marape informed Ambassador Yastishock on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed the historic reopening of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Office in Port Moresby, marking its return after 20 years of absence. This significant event was highlighted during a press conference held by the Prime Minister alongside the IMF’s Deputy Managing Director, Bo Li, last Thursday evening.…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape announced today that Cabinet has invoked provisions of the Essential Services Act in light of the fuel crisis now affecting the country. “This allows for the Government emergency powers to give directions to companies in the fuel and banking sector in the best interests of Papua New Guinea,”…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged the New Ireland Provincial Government to do more to modernise the province. PM Marape said this can be done relatively easily because of the existence of some enabling infrastructure, revenue from Lihir Mine, and the strong observance of the Rule of Law in the province. The Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says he is very pleased to have had a meeting with an advance team from Vatican City to discuss proposed arrangements and date for the forthcoming visit by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, to PNG this year 2024. The advance team was led by Monsignor George Koovakad from the Holy…

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In a heartfelt plea to the youth of Enga, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for an end to tribal conflicts and encouraged communities to embrace the economic opportunities presented by the reopening of the Porgera gold mine. Amidst ongoing tribal violence in Enga, which has resulted in numerous casualties, this appeal aims to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged Central Province Governor Hon. Rufina Peter and her provincial administration to unleash the enormous untapped eco- nomic potential of Central Province. The Prime Minister particularly stressed the unique tourism potential of the province, given its proximity to the nation’s capital, and the opportunity this offers in revenue generation…

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In a long-anticipated moment on Friday (23.02.24), Prime Minister Hon. James Marape witnessed and officiated at the first pouring of gold from the reopened Porgera Mine. The New Porgera Mine, under renegotiated arrangements of SML 13, will see Enga landowners and provincial government and the State receive a combined equity share of 51 percent with…

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