Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on church members and communities in Hela Province to unite in faith, support the building of churches, invest in education, and use their God- given talents to improve their families, province, and nation. Prime Minister Marape was speaking at the decommissioning of the 55-year-old Habare Seventh Day Adventist…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has acknowledged the Satellite Licensing Breakthrough by urging NICTA to expedite final approvals for telecommunication service providers like Starlink. This follows the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, formally announced a landmark regulatory outcome that clears the path for the licensing of satellite broadband services, including the high-profile…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed today’s National Court decision dismissing the case relating to Starlink and setting aside the earlier directive that had halted the licensing process, describing the ruling as an important step forward for communications access and digital progress in Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape said the court’s decision provides…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today officially opened the new BSP Financial Group branch in Tari as he marked his 55th birthday, describing the occasion as a milestone for Hela Province and a strong sign of confidence in rural Papua New Guinea. Addressing national leaders, provincial representatives, community leaders, business executives, and members of the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the strong revenue performance recorded by the Internal Revenue Commission in the first quarter of 2026, describing it as clear evidence that Papua New Guinea’s economy is strengthening through deliberate reforms and disciplined management as the nation is into its 50th year of Independence. According to figures released…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today declared his Government’s unwavering commitment to freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and an independent media while officially opening the Post-Courier’s new staff accommodation and office facilities in Port Moresby. The Prime Minister was the keynote speaker at the opening of Namaliu Haus and Sir Rabbie Haus, new developments…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape MP has formally welcomed the first Turkish Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, H.E. Ms Bilgin Ozkan, during a courtesy call at Melanesian House in Port Moresby today, Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The Prime Minister described the meeting as a historic milestone in bilateral relations, following Türkiye’s decision to establish its…

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Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Hon. James Marape, has ordered an immediate and comprehensive investigation into serious discrepancies revealed in the 2024 PNG Defence Force (PNGDF) Integrated Force Audit, while reaffirming the Government’s commitment to building a strong, disciplined, and representative national defence force. The audit summary shows that while the approved PNGDF establishment…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed continued Cooperation with the United States following a constructive Meeting with Chargé d’Affaires Alex Berenberg of the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby today. The Meeting, held at Melanesian Haus, focused on strengthening bilateral collaboration in key areas including Fuel Security, Disaster Response, and long-term Infrastructure Development. Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly welcomed the newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator to Papua New Guinea, Ms Shalini Bahununa, during a Courtesy Call at the Office of the Prime Minister at Melanesian Haus today. Ms Bahununa assumes her role in Papua New Guinea following the tenure of former Resident Coordinator Mr Richard…

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