Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the latest Westpac PNG Economic Update and Outlook as further independent confirmation that Papua New Guinea’s Economy remains resilient, is continuing to grow, and is moving in a positive direction under the Marape-Rosso Government. Prime Minister Marape said the Westpac Report, released on 17 June 2026 and recently…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has firmly rejected suggestions that Papua New Guinea’s reaffirmation of its One China Policy was the result of political pressure or economic coercion, describing such claims as inaccurate and a misunderstanding of Papua New Guinea’s sovereign foreign policy. The Prime Minister was responding to recent remarks by Taiwan Foreign Minister…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has officially launched Papua New Guineas country-wide Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) License in Port Moresby, a strategic investment in the nation’s  Human Capital and its Digital Future. Originating from an APEC project led by the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA), the SFIA framework…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Pacific Island nations to adopt a united approach to digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security, saying the region must work together to ensure technology drives development while protecting national and regional security. Addressing delegates at the opening of the Digital Transformation Summit 2026 and Pacific…

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: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that his Government does not interfere with the daily operations of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, or ICAC, and has called on Papua New Guineans to respect the Constitutional, transparent and merit-based processes governing appointments to the Commission. Prime Minister Marape made the Statement following Public and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his deep concern over the disappearance of 12 people, including employees of the East New Britain Provincial Health Authority and members of their families, who remain missing at sea in East New Britain. “Our hearts and thoughts are with those who remain missing, their families, loved ones and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the successful Restoration of Air Niugini’s direct flights between Port Moresby and Narita International Airport in Japan, describing it as a major milestone in Papua New Guinea’s Aviation Sector and a significant step forward in strengthening the country’s economic, tourism, investment and people-to-people ties with one of its…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands will deepen bilateral cooperation in mining, fisheries, trade and investment following a productive bilateral meeting with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale in Honiara last night. Prime Minister Marape, who returned to Port Moresby today, said the discussions reaffirmed the close relationship…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has declared that Papua New Guinea remains “open for business”, assuring international investors that the country offers political stability, a strong democratic tradition, an independent judiciary and enormous long-term opportunities as it enters its next 50 years of nationhood. Speaking at the Papua New Guinea Resources Week Gala Dinner on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has assured Parliament that the independent inquiry into the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) recruitment process at Murray Barracks is nearing completion, with the Government committed to acting decisively once the report is received. Responding in Parliament today to questions from East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan Bird, Prime Minister…

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