Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the Government’s Supplementary Budget, to be presented in Parliament on Tuesday, will focus on three national priorities: sustaining fuel price relief, preparing for the impacts of El Niño, and ensuring Papua New Guinea is ready for the 2027 National General Election. The Prime Minister said the Supplementary Budget had…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially welcomed  international  rugby  league  superstar  Jerome  Luai  to  Papua  New Guinea this afternoon at the APEC Terminal, Port Moresby. The arrival marks Luai’s official signing as “Player Number 1” and the foundational marquee signing for the newly-established PNG Chiefs franchise. The PNG Chiefs franchise is designed as a…

Know More

The National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) will consult in October to set a date for Parliament to vote on the 2019 Bougainville Referendum result. Prime Minister James Marape announced the meeting in Parliament this afternoon (27.08.26) after his government tabled the referendum result together with the Joint Consultation Report and the Melanesian…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Members of Parliament, the People of  Bougainville  and  all  Papua  New  Guineans  to  approach  the  historic  Parliamentary  consideration  of  the  2019 Bougainville Referendum Result with wisdom, patience, mutual understanding and an unwavering commitment to Peace. Prime Minister Marape spoke in Parliament today following the historic Tabling by…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today welcomed the signing of amendments to the Papua LNG Gas Agreement as a major milestone that moves Papua New Guinea significantly closer to the Final Investment Decision (FID) and construction of the country’s second liquefied natural gas project. Speaking after the signing ceremony at Government House, witnessed by Governor-General…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on Members of Parliament and all Papua New Guineans to approach this week’s historic consideration of the 2019 Bougainville Referendum Result with prayer, wisdom, maturity and respect for the Constitutional process as the National Parliament resumes today. Prime Minister Marape said Parliament is entering one of the most…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the unanimous passage of the Pacific Adventist University Bill 2026 by the National Parliament, describing it as a significant milestone in strengthening higher education and investing in Papua New Guinea’s future. The bill was passed by Parliament today with overwhelming bipartisan support, receiving 62 votes in favour and…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has outlined the Government’s long-term strategy to revive PNG Power Ltd through structural reforms, provincial partnerships and partial privatisation, describing the state-owned utility as being in a “terminal” financial and operational condition after decades of underinvestment. Responding in Parliament to a question from West New Britain Governor Hon. Sasindran Muthuvel,…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that the Government expects to table a Supplementary Budget in Parliament next week to strengthen Papua New Guinea’s response to the ongoing El Niño crisis and other national priorities. Responding in Parliament today to a question from Opposition Leader Hon. James Nomane, Prime Minister Marape said Cabinet was…

Know More

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasied the National Government’s commitment to restoring Madang to its former status as one of Papua New Guinea’s most beautiful towns, announcing major investments in roads, urban renewal and airport infrastructure following his visit to the province over the weekend. Speaking after attending the Divine Word University anniversary weekend…

Know More