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Prime Minister Marape Highlights Eastern Highlands as Emerging Hub For Agricultural Industrialisation
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has highlighted Eastern Highlands Province as a key centre for Papua New Guinea’s agricultural transformation, following visits to major agricultural projects and community initiatives in the province over the Easter long weekend. The Prime Minister said the province is demonstrating how policy, technology, and community participation can come together to…
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Prime Minister Marape Commends Peaceful Easter, Calls for Stronger Public Service Delivery
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the people of Papua New Guinea for maintaining peace and order during the Easter period, describing the calm and orderly celebrations as a sign of a nation responding positively to calls for unity and respect for the rule of law. Reflecting on three major national periods — Independence…
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Prime Minister Marape Outlines Major Housing And Land Reform Agenda For PNG
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has outlined an ambitious national housing and land reform agenda aimed at transforming urban development and making land ownership more accessible for Papua New Guineans. The Prime Minister acknowledged long-standing inefficiencies in the country’s land administration system and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to reform, building on policy directions introduced in 2020.…
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Prime Minister Marape Calls Urgent Stakeholder Meeting on Erima Evictions
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced an urgent multi- agency stakeholder meeting to address the ongoing eviction concerns at the Erima– Wildlife area, signalling Government’s intent to intervene swiftly and responsibly. The Prime Minister said he had only recently been informed of a private developer’s claim over land titles in the Erima area, reportedly…
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PM Marape Pays Tribute to Late Fiji Statesman Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has conveyed the deepest condolences of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea to the Government and people of the Republic of Fiji following the passing of former President and Speaker of Parliament, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. Prime Minister Marape described the late Ratu Epeli as a towering…
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PRIME MINISTER MARAPE CALLS FOR NATIONAL UNITY AND PEACE IN 2026 EASTER MESSAGE
Prime Minister James Marape today (01.04.26) called on the people of Papua New Guinea to embrace the spirit of the resurrection as a catalyst for national renewal, tribal reconciliation, and collective peace. Speaking to the nation as it celebrates its first Easter after the 50-year Independence celebration, the Prime Minister centered his message on three…
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PM Marape Calls For Immediate Slowdown Of Evictions In Port Moresby
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for an immediate slowdown of eviction exercises currently taking place in parts of the National Capital District, urging all parties involved to act with compassion and responsibility while Government works towards long-term solutions. Prime Minister Marape said he had been advised of ongoing evictions being carried out under…
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CHIEF SECRETARY POMALEU ACKNOWLEDGED PNG GOVERNMENT’SAFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu, OBE has acknowledged an essential Government Housing Project which will soon be underway in Port Moresby, National Capital District. The overarching aim is to deliver affordable housing, ensuring that public servants can be settled to perform optimally in their roles, and benefited from a government-led Home-Ownership program. This project…
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Prime Minister Marape Welcomes Appointment of Willie Peters as PNG Chiefs Inaugural Head Coach
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the appointment of Willie Peters as the inaugural head coach of the PNG Chiefs, describing it as a “major and decisive step” towards Papua New Guinea’s historic entry into the NRL in 2028. Prime Minister Marape said the appointment followed a thorough and credible international recruitment process led…
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Prime Minister Marape Commits To Road Connectivity Following Historic Visit To Remote Bundi Communities
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to connecting Papua New Guinea’s most remote communities with vital road infrastructure following his historic visit to the Bundi area of the Usino-Bundi electorate in Madang Province today. In what he described as one of the most moving moments of his leadership, Prime Minister Marape…






