Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has used Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary to call on every citizen to work, learn, produce and contribute towards building the country over the next 50 years. Delivering his Independence Address, Prime Minister Marape said Papua New Guinea had maintained its political independence for more than half a century…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has hailed the Department of Works and Highways’ “Yellow Army” as an embodiment of the “Nogat Lesman” — everyone must work spirit he wants Papua New Guinea to carry into its next 50 years. Speaking to Works and Highways staff on the eve of Papua New Guinea’s 51st Independence Anniversary,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has renewed his Government’s full commitment to the Reset@50 Agenda, saying Papua New Guinea must use the lessons of its first 50 years of Independence to strengthen implementation, accountability and evidence-based decision-making as the country enters its next 50 years. Prime Minister Marape made the remarks today while officiating at…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the Rabaul Gurias on their 26–14 victory over the Mendi Muruks in the 2026 Digicel ExxonMobil Cup Grand Final, while paying special tribute to the Muruks players and supporters for accepting the result in the true spirit of sport. Prime Minister Marape said today’s Grand Final, coming just…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says improved road connectivity, tourism investment and major resource projects are positioning Kikori for a new era of economic growth. Speaking at the opening of the Kikori Heritage Hotel today (Friday, 11 September 2026), Prime Minister Marape said the development demonstrated how infrastructure could transform previously isolated parts of Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has appealed for calm and restraint in Bougainville amid tensions surrounding Panguna, urging landowners and communities with grievances to reject violence and work through the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and established processes to resolve their differences. Prime Minister Marape said Bougainville had already paid an enormous price through conflict and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape yesterday officially opened the newly upgraded Waghi Bridge on the Highlands Highway, saying it is proof that the Government’s Connect PNG program is delivering real benefits to people, agriculture and rural communities. Addressing thousands of people from Jiwaka and Western Highlands provinces, the Prime Minister said the bridge replaces an…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape tonight announced major upgrades to the Highlands Highway, including the commissioning of the BCW3-16 Bridges project in the Queens Park area of Mount Hagen, as part of the Government’s Connect PNG program and the broader Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program (SHHIP) Tranche 2. Addressing a large crowd in Mount Hagen…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed major progress on the Papua LNG Project, saying revised arrangements have strengthened Papua New Guinea’s benefits while providing greater certainty towards a Final Investment Decision (FID) by December 15, 2026. Prime Minister Marape said Papua LNG represents an estimated K60 billion in foreign direct investment into Papua New…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea’s infrastructure boom must be matched by equal investment in education to secure the nation’s next 50 years. Speaking at the University of Goroka last night, PM Marape linked the Government’s Connect PNG Trans-National Highway program to the urgent task of connecting every child to quality learning.…

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