Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, will travel to Biala in the Nakanai District of West New Britain Province on Friday, 08th May 2026, to officially open two major infrastructure projects: the Nakanai  District Headquarters Office Complex and the Bamus–Noahu road, which forms part of the East–West New Britain Highway under the Connect PNG Programme. These…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Pacific leaders, ministers, delegates, and development partners to Port Moresby for the 6th Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers’ Meeting (PRETMM 6), while calling for a united regional transition towards clean energy and electricity-based transport systems. Welcoming delegates to Papua New Guinea this week, Prime Minister Marape said…

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On the final day of his working visit to China, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape visited energy giants Shenzhen Energy and BYD to explore collaboration in green energy and enhance energy security. The Prime Minister’s visit was driven by his vision to transition Papua New Guinea (PNG) into a clean energy economy. Proposal for Clean…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed public scrutiny surrounding the reported K20 million Defence Transaction, while cautioning against premature and misleading conclusions drawn without full facts. Responding to concerns raised by Opposition Leader Hon. James Nomane, the Prime Minister acknowledged that issues of this nature—whether raised by the Opposition, public servants, or citizens—play an…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Lihir Gold Limited for its substantial tax contribution to the National Government, describing it as a strong reflection of improving compliance in Papua New Guinea’s resource sector amid high global gold prices. The Prime Minister confirmed that Lihir Gold Limited—operated by Newmont Corporation—has paid more than K805 million…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has welcomed the decision by the National Information and Communications Technology Authority (NICTA) to grant a license to Starlink to operate in Papua New Guinea. The Chief Secretary said the decision aligns with the Government’s broader strategic direction under Prime Minister Hon. James Marape intension to accelerate digital…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the long-standing success of Professor Lin Zhanxi and called for a major expansion of the Juncao technology partnership between Papua New Guinea and China following a high-level meeting with the pioneering scientist in Guangzhou. Meeting with Professor Lin, Prime Minister Marape said the innovation had already proven its…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strengthened Papua New Guinea’s enduring friendship with the People’s Republic of China and called for the fast-tracking of the Frieda River Project during high-level talks with executives of Guangdong Rising Holdings Group. The meeting was held in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province and one of China’s great commercial…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has formally announced in Port Moresby that the Independent Administrative Investigation into Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Recruitment Governance – Basic Recruit Intake 1/2026 formally commences today. The Investigation has been established, with the endorsement of the National Executive Council, to independently examine allegations and systemic concerns…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed Jarome Luai, his family, and management team to Papua New Guinea during their visit to Port Moresby, describing the presence of one of rugby league’s elite players as a proud and encouraging moment for the country. Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea was honoured to host…

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