Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today welcomed the reopening of Porgera Mine, which is set to officially restart under SML 13 on 22 December 2023 with New Porgera Limited (NPL) expecting its first gold in the First Quarter of 2024. Prime Minister Marape said New Porgera examplifies a new direction in the handling of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape reaffirmed the substantial progress made by Papua New Guinea since his inaugural address at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Australia, in July 2019. Addressing the Lowy Institute on Monday, December 11, 2023, Prime Minister Marape outlined significant achievements and acknowledged persisting challenges that require attention. He emphasised the ongoing need…

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– Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has outlined a bold vision for Papua New Guinea’s economic future in an address to the independent Australian think tank Lowy Institute.  He predicts a substantial surge in the country’s economy over the next decade, propelled by six major resource projects. The Prime Minister anticipates a remarkable milestone, reaching…

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– Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is set to open the 17th Papua New Guinea Resources and Energy Conference at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on Monday, December 11, 2023. The conference follows Prime Minister Marape’s recent visit to Canberra, where he signed the Bilateral Security Agreement with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expresses his gratitude for the invitation extended by Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese to address the Australian Parliament on February 8, 2024. The announcement was made today by Prime Minister Albanese during a press conference held outside the Australian Parliament in Canberra today, following the signing of the Bilateral…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his appreciation for the significant progress made in the longstanding relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea, following the signing today of the historic A$200 million (K455 million) Bilateral Security Agreement. The ceremony took place at Parliament House in Canberra, with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese, joining Prime…

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Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape arrived safely in Canberra, Australia, this afternoon, marking the commencement of a crucial diplomatic mission. The highlight of the visit is the anticipated signing of the Framework Agreement for Closer Security Relations between Australia and Papua New Guinea tomorrow. Scheduled to take place at Parliament House…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is set to travel to Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, for a significant diplomatic event – the signing of the Framework Agreement for Closer Security Relations between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The agreement will be finalised following a one-on-one bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends heartfelt congratulations to the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) on achieving 50 years of distinguished public service to Papua New Guinea since its inception on December 1, 1973. Speaking on the momentous occasion of NBC’s 50th anniversary celebration, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the historical significance of this milestone, rooted in…

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PNG’s Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. James Marape, MP, extends his sincere gratitude to France for their remarkable ‘country package’ commitment of US$100 million (K344 million) dedicated to preserving nature, forests, and mitigating climate impact. Papua New Guinea, boasting the world’s third-largest primary rainforest, holds 7 per cent of the planet’s biodiversity. This…

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