The National Government is planning on establishing an ‘elite’ police unit as part of the measures going into strengthening the Royal PNG Constabulary and the bigger Law & Justice sector. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed this in Parliament this week while responding to questions raised by Vanimo-Green MP, Hon. Belden Namah on lawlessness in…

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I want to emphasise to the nation that forming a government is a matter of great seriousness. It involves structuring an alternative policy programme aimed at outperforming the current government’s achievements. Those aiming to govern should cease their smear campaign against me. While you can critique me — I have thick skin — you should,…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has described Morobe as one of the “most-important” provinces of the country which anchors 70 per cent of Papua New Guinea’s economy. He reiterated this sentiment on Friday, February 16, 2024, when receiving the K681 million Morobe Provincial Budget from Morobe Governor Hon. Luther Wenge. Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape praised the exceptional leadership of Milne Bay Governor Hon. Gordon Wesley during the acceptance of the K255 million 2024 Milne Bay Provincial Budget on Monday. The budget underscores the government’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure development within the Milne Bay Province, aiming to secure a prosperous future for its residents. Accompanying…

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Cabinet is set to decide this week on the assistance package for businesses affected in the riots of 10 January this year. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed this as he provided an update on measures the Government is putting in place to address the effects of the Port Moresby riots, in response to a…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has openly welcomed the Opposition’s motion for a vote-of-no-confidence against him. This announcement came shortly after the Acting Speaker, Hon. Konie Iguan, briefed Parliament about receiving the notice at 1.45pm today, just before the February session resumed. “I welcome the notice of motion of a vote-of-no-confidence by the Opposition,” stated…

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After the events of 10 January 2024, the Marape- Rosso Government is more determined than ever in rehabilitating the Law & Justice sector to support the environment for the growth of businesses in the country. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape highlighted this as he apologized this morning to the PNG business community on behalf on…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has extended his gratitude and apologies to all businesses that have supported Papua New Guinea over the years,  in an address today to the business community during the annual Back-to-Business Breakfast sponsored by Kina Bank in Port Moresby, The Prime Minister’s speech comes in the wake of the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will be thanking the people and governments of Australia, both past and present, for the “profound work” they have put into the development of PNG pre- and post-Independence. The Prime Minister will do this when he addresses members and senators of the National Parliament of Australia in Canberra on Thursday,…

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Prime Minister Hon James Marape, MP, arrived in Canberra today. In a press conference in Port Moresby before departing for Canberra, Prime Minister Marape informed the media that his address to the Australian Parliament is a historic event for Papua New Guinea and Australia Relations. He said that since Papua New Guinea gained Independence in…

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