Immediately following his arrival in New York for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a statement commending UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his definitive, courageous opening speech to the General Debate. Opening the session today, Secretary-General Guterres delivered a blunt, historic address warning world…

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Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, has arrived in the United States of America to begin an important diplomatic week at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Flying in from Washington, DC, the Prime Minister was received by Papua New Guinea’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, H.E Fred…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will leave Papua New Guinea next week to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he will represent the country and address issues of national, regional and global importance. The 81st United Nations General Assembly General Debate will be held at United Nations…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on staff of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council to work with greater commitment and purpose, reminding them that they serve in the lead department of Government and have a responsibility to help advance Papua New Guinea. Speaking at the Department’s Independence Luncheon today, Prime…

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Marking the 51st Independence Anniversary of Papua New Guinea, Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has issued a definitive call for excellence across the nation’s Public Service. Addressing the staff of the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council (PM&NEC) at Melanesian Haus, Mr. Pomaleu framed the anniversary not just as a celebration…

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Chief Secretary to the Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has commended the Prime Ministers Delegation who have accompanied the Honorable Prime Minister Chief James Marape on his successful and safe historic maiden road trip from Port Moresby to Kikori who have returned safely in Port Moresby. The mission, which spanned from September 6 to September 13,…

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: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is entering an important period for Petroleum development, with Papua LNG progressing towards Final Investment Decision (FID) and a pipeline of other major Projects expected to sustain investment and economic activity over the coming decade. Speaking at Government House, Konedobu, today following the swearing-in of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Hon. Gidron Maso Karipe, Porgera-Paiela MP, and Hon. Vincent Kumura, Usino-Bundi MP, on their Appointments as Vice Ministers, saying the Appointments are part of his commitment to mentoring and preparing the next generation of Papua New Guinean Leaders. Hon. Karipe was sworn in as Vice-Minister for Petroleum, while…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has taken his 51st Independence Anniversary message of “Nogat Lesman — Everyone Must Work” home to the people of Tari- Pori, calling on young people to remain in education, working-age citizens to become productive, and elders to provide strong leadership to their families and communities. Prime Minister Marape travelled to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the leaders and people of Hela and Southern Highlands provinces for taking ownership of law and order through the surrender of illegal firearms, while announcing an extension of the gun surrender amnesty to 25 December 2026. Prime Minister Marape particularly commended Southern Highlands Governor Hon. William Powi, Hela…

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