Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Ialibu-Pangia MP Peter O’Neill should take a good like at himself before tainting the reputations of Papua New Guinea contractors. “When Peter O’Neill points a finger at Papua New Guinea contractors, there are four more pointing back at him,” Prime Minister Marape said when rebutting accusations by O’Neill that…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is set to significantly bolster the longstanding relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia during his visit this week. As a guest of the Australian Government, his visit will commence on February 7, 2024, leading to a series of diplomatic engagements aimed at reinforcing bilateral ties. Accompanied by a delegation…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended Bogia MP Hon. Robert Naguri for his dedication to his constituents. The commendation followed a constructive meeting with Mr. Naguri and the Bogia District Development Authority (DDA) team, focusing on the district’s ongoing development projects. In his remarks, Prime Minister Marape stated, “I commend Mr. Naguri for his…

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Treasury has today approved the Manus Provincial Government Budget of K180,594,462, presented last week to Prime Minister Hon. James Marape. Prime Minister Marape said the Manus provincial budget, and the budgets of Enga, New Ireland Province and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville have been approved today. Governor Hon. Charlie Benjamin at the end of last…

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Four ministers and their respective secretaries have been tasked this week by the Prime Minister to immediately come up with an implementable plan to begin mobilising the youth of the country. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed that this plan be drafted and be ready for launch by the end of next month with…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape today welcomed the positive update from New Porgera Ltd (NPL) regarding the Porgera mine’s reopening. He conveyed his satisfaction with the announcement that the restart of Porgera is well underway and on schedule, with the first gold production expected in the first quarter of 2024. Expressing his appreciation…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape emphasised the importance of preventing the national fuel security issue involving Puma Energy from escalating into a national security concern. The Prime Minister expressed these sentiments during a crucial meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with Bank South Pacific (BSP) Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson. BSP has…

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During a meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape conveyed his strong desire for Bank South Pacific (BSP) to continue its vital support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and home buyers through loan initiatives. Prime Minister Marape also expressed his appreciation for BSP’s commitment to providing low-interest…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has provided reassurance to Bank South Pacific (BSP) regarding the scrutiny of taxes imposed on the bank by the government. During a meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with BSP Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson and Chief Financial Officer Ronesh Dayal, Prime Minister Marape acknowledged BSP’s concerns…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his appreciation today for the successful signing of a pioneering agreement between Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd (CGC) and 10 prominent financial institutions in Papua New Guinea. The agreement is strategically designed to provide vital credit guarantees aimed at bolstering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The Prime…

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