Prime Minister and Acting Defence Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed the removal of all Defence Force-related responsibilities from Hon. Dr Billy Joseph, pending a full and independent investigation into serious concerns surrounding the Papua New Guinea Defence Force recruitment process. Prime Minister Marape said Minister Joseph will continue to serve in his other ministerial…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a strong message of preparedness, assurance, and coordinated National Response as Papua New Guinea braces for the impact of Tropical Cyclone ‘Maila’, which is currently active in the Solomon Sea and moving within proximity of the country’s eastern and south-eastern regions. The Prime Minister confirmed that the National…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, spoke on the second day of the National Government’s – Connect PNG Program, Inaugural Construction and Contractors Conference on Thursday 9th April 2026 at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby. This conference was organized by Department of Works and Highways in partnership with the PNG Road Fund and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has intervened in the eviction situation affecting residents of Wildlife and nearby areas in Port Moresby, calling for an immediate humanitarian stay while the Government works on practical and long-term solutions. Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape said a high-level meeting involving relevant State agencies, led by…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that he will assume full responsibility for the Defence Ministry following the decision by Defence Minister Hon. Dr Billy Joseph to step aside, as the Government moves swiftly to investigate serious concerns surrounding recruitment processes at Murray Barracks. Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape commended…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a K1 billion fuel stabilisation package and the establishment of a high-level Cabinet committee to shield Papua New Guinea from the impact of escalating global fuel prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions. Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape said the Government is acting decisively to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a major Policy shift to address Papua New Guinea’s growing Urban challenges, with the restoration of a National Urbanisation Office to coordinate planning, settlement management, and sustainable city expansion across the country. The announcement follows high-level deliberations held earlier today at Melanesian Haus, where Land, Housing, and Urbanisation…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a bold and transformative National Housing Strategy, placing the National Housing Corporation at the forefront of delivering secure, dignified, and lawful Home Ownership for Papua New Guineans. This follows the high-level Government Meeting convened earlier today at Melanesian Haus, where urgent Housing and Land solutions were discussed in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today taken decisive and compassionate leadership on one of Papua New Guinea’s most pressing and long-standing challenges — Land, Housing, and Settlement Evictions — following a high-level Stakeholder Meeting at Melanesian Haus. The Meeting brought together key Government Leaders and Institutions, including Minister for Police Hon. John Pundari, Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the University of Goroka for its strong and practical approach to agricultural education, describing it as a model for preparing Papua New Guinea’s young people with life-sustaining skills. During a visit to the university’s agriculture faculty over the Easter weekend, Prime Minister Marape said he was encouraged by…

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