Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the people of Hela Province, including his own Tari-Pori District, for the Peaceful and Successful completion of the 2025 Local Level Government (LLG) Elections — describing it as a “true sign of maturity, ownership, and community unity in leadership and governance.” PM Marape said the peaceful conclusion of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today (14.11.25) opened a landmark piece of institutional infrastructure symbolising the birth of the new and upcoming University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The Prime Minister opened the multipurpose hall for the University of Papua New Guinea School of Medicine and Health Sciences, which is on its way to…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed Papua New Guinea’s strong support for Australia’s bid to host the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in 2026, saying this would further elevate the collective Voice of the Pacific and Oceania Region on Global Climate Action. Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially welcomed participating Teams from across Melanesia to Papua New Guinea for the 2025 Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Ministers Soccer Tournament, which is now underway in Port Moresby. The Tournament, which runs from 10th to 22nd November 2025, is being hosted at PNG Football Stadium and Sir John…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially opened the 80th General Session of  the Association of South Pacific Airlines (ASPA) this morning in Port Moresby, while welcoming delegates, airline executives and representatives from across the Pacific. Prime Minister Marape extended the warm welcome to all visitors and participants, acknowledging the important role the aviation sector…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has appealed to communities surrounding the University of Goroka (UOG) to look after the tertiary institution. Prime Minister Marape made this appeal on Tuesday (11/11/25) following a fight between the students and the members of the surrounding communities, which had occurred over the weekend. “Mitigation measures have been implemented; however,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has appealed for discipline, responsibility, and respect for Education in the nation’s Tertiary Institutions, following recent incidents of student unrest and alcohol-related disturbances at several Campuses. Speaking at Jackson’s International Airport upon his return from Brazil, the Prime Minister expressed regret over disruptions at the University of Goroka and Sonoma…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed that Papua New Guinea’s Economy remains on a solid path, with consistent Budget performance exceeding 90 percent implementation each year since 2019. Upon his return from COP30 in Brazil, the Prime Minister outlined the Government’s progress in restoring Fiscal discipline, reducing Deficits, and preparing for a Balanced Budget…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his Government’s firm Policy to end the export of Round Logs by 2025 and promote sustainable downstream processing to add value to Papua New Guinea’s forestry sector. Addressing the media on arrival from the COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil, Prime Minister Marape emphasized that PNG’s forestry industry must…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s position as a leading Rainforest Nation and global advocate for Climate Action, following his participation at the COP30 Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil. Speaking on arrival at Jackson’s International Airport, Prime Minister Marape described his attendance as “a fruitful and historic mission” that strengthened Papua…

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