Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today called on all Members of Parliament to uphold the highest Standards of integrity, discipline, and respect for Parliamentary processes when debating and conducting themselves in the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea. Speaking during Grievances Debate in Parliament, Prime Minister Marape reminded Members that the House is an honourable…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to empowering Local Level Government (LLG) Councillors to take a leading role in maintaining accurate Population Records and supporting community-level governance across Papua New Guinea. Responding in Parliament today to a question from Middle Ramu MP Hon. Kansol Kamdaru on issues relating to the current…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today reaffirmed his Government’s firm commitment to delivering a modern, fair, and transparent National General Election in 2027 through the introduction of Papua New Guinea’s first-ever Biometric and Electronic Voting System. Speaking in response to a question raised in Parliament by Moresby North East MP Hon. John Kaupa, Prime Minister…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called for calm and understanding following a private exchange between Minister for Commerce and Industry Hon. Win Daki and Chimbu Governor Hon. Noah Kool after Wednesday’s Parliamentary session. The Prime Minister said he has spoken to Minister Daki and clarified that the matter arose from a private conversation that…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended the Parliament’s passing of the Coffee Industry Bill 2025 by an overwhelming majority of 72-0 votes, describing it as a historic step towards revitalising Papua New Guinea’s Agricultural base and empowering millions of rural households. The Bill, introduced by the Minister for Coffee Hon. William Bando, establishes the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that the Government would implement major electoral reforms in time for the 2027 National General Elections, including introducing biometric and ID-based voting, appointing a new electoral commissioner, and doing a full clean-up of the national Common Roll. Responding to questions in Parliament, the Prime Minister said Government is…

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The National Parliament has today (30.10.25) passed – by an absolute majority of 76 votes to nil – the Papua New Guinea University of Medicine and Health Sciences Bill 2025. This landmark legislation will establish the country’s first dedicated medical university, a major reform in PNG’s national education and health system. The new university, which…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso for representing him at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit in the Republic of Korea this month. Prime Minister Marape also congratulated and thanked the Government of the Republic of Korea for successfully hosting the summit, while highlighting the country’s…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today welcomed news of yet another Motion of Vote of No Confidence filed by the Opposition in Parliament, saying it is part of the democratic process and reflects the Constitutional rights of Members of Parliament to choose their Leaders freely and without coercion. Speaking after Parliament was informed of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today (29.10.25) presented to Parliament the final report on the review of the form and system of government and the election of Prime Minister by the people – the result of a major 2-year consultative process carried out throughout the country auditing the current system of government of Papua…

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