Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has warmly commended senior leaders of Enga Province for demonstrating unity, maturity and statesmanship in their collective stand to end gun violence and restore lasting peace in the province. Responding to the Post-Courier front-page story headlined “Enga’s New Era – Ipatas and Pundari Unite to End Gun Violence and Killings”,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has arrived safely in Davos, Switzerland, to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026, marking Papua New Guinea’s third consecutive invitation to the prestigious global gathering of political, business and innovation leaders. Prime Minister Marape said the next three days would be a “bumper period of engagements”…

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Prime Minister and Tari-Pori MP Hon. James Marape has commended Hela Governor Hon. Philip Undialu and the Hela Provincial Government for taking decisive steps to implement the National Government’s prison rehabilitation, education and skills-training policy. Prime Minister Marape said the initiative reflects the Government’s commitment, first announced in 2019, to transform prisons into centres of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today departed Papua New Guinea for the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, underscoring the country’s growing global relevance and affirming Papua New Guinea’s commitment to dialogue, stability, and responsible engagement in a rapidly changing world. Speaking at a Press Conference at the Jackson’s International Airport VIP Terminal,…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, has issued a strong call to officers of the Prime Minister’s Department to lift performance and deliver results in what he described as the “full year of opportunity.” Addressing staff during an in-house meeting at the Prime Minister’s Department on Tuesday (12.01.2026), Mr Pomaleu said the expectations of the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the appointment of Ms Lorna McPherson as Chief Executive Officer of Papua New Guinea’s National Rugby League franchise, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s journey towards entering the NRL competition in 2028. Prime Minister Marape said the appointment marks the transition of PNG’s NRL dream…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a sweeping review of Papua New Guinea’s state-owned enterprise governance system, warning that layers of boards and holding structures are undermining service delivery and contributing directly to persistent blackouts, water shortages and poor infrastructure performance. Speaking as Cabinet convened today, Prime Minister Marape said Government is now examining…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced the start of Papua New Guinea’s full national preparations for the 2027 General Election, appointing the Chief Secretary to chair a powerful Inter-Government Election Preparedness Committee bringing together the country’s electoral, security, intelligence and legal agencies. Speaking to the media today, Prime Minister Marape said the process formally…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced a full-scale national crackdown on illegal firearms, confirming that Operation Kumul 23 will continue across the Highlands and other hotspot areas until guns are removed from communities and law and order is restored. Speaking following recent security operations in Wapenamenda, Enga, Prime Minister Marape said Government will not…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a series of strategic ministerial appointments aimed at accelerating Papua New Guinea’s Reset@50 national transformation agenda as the country enters its Jubilee year and the decisive 20-year development window ahead. Speaking at Melanesian Haus following the swearing-in of three new Ministers, Prime Minister Marape confirmed the allocation of…

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