In the aftermath of yesterday’s riots and looting in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a heartfelt appeal to all Papua New Guineans, urging them to prioritise peace and normalcy. The Prime Minister expressed his deep concern for the unnecessary incidents that occurred. During a press conference held this morning at Sir…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his satisfaction today at the signing of a groundbreaking agreement between Chinese company Ramu Nico Management Ltd and Kumul Minerals Holdings Ltd. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signifies a significant step forward in fostering mutual trust and cooperation between China and Papua New Guinea, particularly in the realm of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today confirmed the continuation and expansion of the groundbreaking Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship programme. The initiative, spearheaded by the Prime Minister, has proven successful, with 43 exceptional students from the STEM programme at the six national schools of excellence – Sogeri, Kerevat, Aiyura, Passam, Port Moresby, and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced today that the Government’s allocation for school fee assistance in 2024 will see a significant boost to K856.686 million, marking an increase of K88.846 million from the 2023 allocation of K767.84 million. The announcement comes after an extensive meeting with Education Secretary, Dr. Uke Kombra, on the outcomes of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, a steadfast advocate for Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) since his tenure as Education Minister, has declared the Government’s unwavering commitment to the US$66 million (K228.89 million) ‘Improved Technical and Vocational Education for Employment’ project through the Department of Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST). Prime Minister Marape made…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on all public servants to take inspiration from the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) IV 2023-2027 to contribute to Papua New Guinea’s path to greatness. Addressing thousands of public servants on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium and via livestream, Prime Minister Marape emphasised…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended a warm welcome to the Department of Higher Education Research Science, and Technology (DHERST’s) 2024 Management Action Plan (MAP). The welcome came following a comprehensive session on Thursday, January 4, 2023, with Higher Education Research Science and Technology Minister Hon. Don Polye and Acting Secretary Professor Fr Jan…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape commended the success of the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP), a flagship initiative introduced by his government in 2020, during an update received from Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) Minister Hon. Don Polye and Secretary Fr. Jan Czuba on Thursday, January 4, 2024. As of December 31, 2023,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today praised the citizens of Papua New Guinea for a tranquil Christmas and New Year period, highlighting that reports from across the country indicated a harmonious celebration. “Reports I have received confirm that the Christmas and New Year period has been very positive throughout the country,” stated Prime Minister Marape.…

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Happy New Year 2024, Papua New Guinea. Let me begin this message by commending you, my people, for heeding my call to respect one and other and to celebrate Christmas by observing Law & Order. I have received reports that our people celebrated the season quietly in our towns and villages with no major incidents…

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