Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Minister for Police Hon. Peter Tsiamalili Jr, Police Commissioner David Manning, and the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) for their decisive action following the conviction of former Deputy Finance Secretary Jacob Yafai, describing the move as a crucial turning point in the national fight against corruption. Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised outgoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Said Zaidansyah for his exemplary leadership and significant contributions to Papua New Guinea’s development during his three-year tenure. Speaking at a farewell function hosted in Port Moresby on Thursday evening, Prime Minister Marape thanked Mr Zaidansyah and the ADB team for…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has disclosed that more than K56 billion in public funds has been distributed across the nation over the past six years — and has called on government agencies, provincial administrations, districts, and public institutions to show tangible results for the money spent. Speaking during the launch of the Reset PNG@50…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has revealed that Papua New Guinea’s population has officially reached 10,185,363, according to the 2025 national census figures recorded as of 16 June 2025. Speaking at the launch of the Reset PNG@50 blueprint at the University of Papua New Guinea, PM Marape said the census data was a sobering reminder…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has launched the landmark “Reset PNG@50” blueprint, calling on Papua New Guineans to reflect on the past 50 years of independence and unite in building a stronger nation for the next 20. A National Mirror to Measure Our Progress PM Marape acknowledged national leaders  Charles Abel and Arthur Somare for…

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Chief  Secretary to Papua New  Guinea  Government,  Mr,  Ivan  Pomaleu,  OBE, has thanked the Prime Minister of Fiji, Hon. Sitiveni Rabuka CF OBE MSD, for hosting the PNG Delegates to Suva who were attending the Pacific Heads of Prime Minister’s Departments Meeting in Fiji. Chief Secretary Pomaleu was speaking during a welcome dinner event on…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has hailed the 31st Papua New Guinea–Australia Ministerial Forum, held in Canberra on 20 October 2025, as a defining moment in the enduring relationship between the two countries — elevating cooperation across defence, education, labour mobility, disaster resilience, and people-to-people ties. “In my view, this was one of the most…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Mr. Ivan Pomaleu, OBE is pleased to announced the presentation of the K7 million cheque payment, under phase 3 of the current government assistance program to the Brian Bell Group of Companies. This payment is for  the damages incurred and loss of properties and assets of Brian Bell Group of Companies…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to easing the burden of living costs on Papua New Guineans through a series of bold, people-centred economic measures, including the removal of GST from basic food items, the lifting of the non-taxable income threshold, and the recent increase in the national minimum wage. Prime…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) for its remarkable performance in the 2025 World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), describing the achievement as a proud moment for Papua New Guinea and a testament to the nation’s growing efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness in global trade. According to the…

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