Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed the National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to verify serious public allegations concerning payments and the alleged unauthorised use of his name, saying any evidence of improper or unlawful conduct will be referred to police for investigation. Prime Minister Marape said he had become aware of allegations circulating publicly…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Australian businesses to deepen their investment in Papua New Guinea, saying the country is entering an important decade of economic expansion, major resource projects, infrastructure development and closer integration with regional markets. Addressing the Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference in Brisbane today, Prime Minister Marape urged Australian…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated professional boxer Sheilla Yama following her successful International Boxing Federation (IBF) International Super Lightweight title defence on Saturday evening, August 8, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand. Yama’s victory over Australian challenger Jessica Messina extends her professional boxing record to an undefeated 8-0. The bout, which was broadcast live…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has travelled to Brisbane, Australia, to officially open the 2026 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference tomorrow morning. The two-day conference, organised by Business Advantage International, will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on August 10–11 and is expected to attract between 250 and 300 delegates, including senior…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has formally welcomed Professor Nicole Harley to the Public Service following her official appointment as the Electoral Commissioner of Papua New Guinea. Professor Harley officially assumed her role yesterday, August 6, 2026, following a formal ceremony at Government House in Port Moresby where signed a Contract of Employment.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the continued expansion of Papua New Guinea’s landmark Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Overseas Scholarship Programme, describing it as one of the most important long-term investments ever made by the Government in developing the country’s future Scientists, Engineers, Innovators, Medical Researchers, Technology Experts and National Leaders. Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended his highest commendations and congratulations to Dr Nicole Harley following her swearing-in today as Papua New Guinea’s Electoral Commissioner, describing her appointment as a victory for merit, professionalism and the nation’s democracy. Prime Minister Marape said Dr Harley’s appointment followed a rigorous and transparent selection process in which…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly condemned the armed ambush on Enga Provincial Police Commander Chief Superintendent Steven Harris and his team, describing it as a direct attack on the rule of law and the authority of the State. Chief Superintendent Harris was reportedly travelling in a police convoy near Yaltep, before the Sirunki…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the commencement of one of the most significant Public Finance Reforms undertaken by his Government, with the Centralisation of Government Warrant Authorities and Payment Processing under the Department of Finance. The Reform, which took effect on Monday, 3 August 2026, follows a Decision of the National Executive Council…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described today’s Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) Meeting with Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) President Hon. Ishmael Toroama as a historic milestone in Papua New Guinea’s nation-building journey, marking the successful conclusion of the Constitutional Consultation Process on the 2019 Bougainville Referendum Results. The Meeting, held today at Melanesian Haus, endorsed…

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