Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged investors to help Papua New Guinea transition from a resource-dependent economy to a manufacturing and green-energy powerhouse, outlining a 20-year vision during a live Q&A with Australian journalist Tracey Spicer at PNG Investment Week. Looking ahead to 2040 and 2050, PM Marape said ordinary Papua New Guineans must…

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Australian Prime Minister Hon. Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia’s deep friendship and growing economic partnership with Papua New Guinea, declaring the two countries “mates, equals and allies” during a landmark address at the PNG Investment Week 2025 Leaders’ Summit in Sydney today. Speaking before business leaders, government officials and international investors, PM Albanese highlighted the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the Penrith Panthers Rugby League organisation in Western Sydney as a world-class model of sporting excellence and commercial sustainability, saying Papua New Guinea can learn from its systems to strengthen the country’s rugby league development pathway. The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league club based in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today briefed the media at the APEC Terminal, Jacksons International Airport, before departing for the PNG Investment Week hosted alongside the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) Conference in Sydney, Australia. The event runs from 8–11 December and is expected to be one of the country’s most significant…

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Chief Secretary to Government Ivan Pomaleu opened the PNG Regulators Forum today, the first session of the 2025 PNG Investment week program in Sydney, Australia. The Chief Secretary said the rebranded structure of the program to include the renewable resources sector is a very strategic move and a timely evolution. “Papua New Guinea must elevate…

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As I prepare to travel for a major engagement with leaders of Australia’s mining, petroleum and business communities, my message to investors remains clear and consistent: Papua New Guinea is one of the safest and most predictable investment destinations in the Indo-Pacific. For nearly five decades, PNG has honoured every resource agreement it has signed.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly rejected ongoing political attacks from East Sepik Governor Allan Bird, saying recent statements about Budget allocations are inaccurate, irresponsible, and designed purely to mislead the public for political gain. Prime Minister Marape expressed disappointment that an educated leader has chosen to “slander” the Budget process while ignoring its…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has applauded the historic first Tri-Nation Defence Ministers’ Meeting between Papua New Guinea, Australia, and Indonesia, describing it as a powerful demonstration of regional unity, sovereign respect, and long-term stability across the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Marape issued the statement on behalf of the three national leaders — Australian Prime Minister…

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The journey of the 2001 Bougainville Peace Agreement is into its final stages of processing as the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government today (03.12.25) agreed to the last lot of activities to undertake which will allow the 2019 referendum result to be taken to Parliament. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is optimistic this…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today delivered a firm, evidence- based Response in Parliament to the Opposition’s remarks on the K30.9 billion 2026 National Budget, challenging what he described as “selective, misleading and politically motivated narratives” presented particularly by Shadow Treasurer Hon. Bryan Kramer. PM Marape emphasised that the record Budget—tabled last week by Treasurer…

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