Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the National Executive Council’s (NEC) endorsement of Reset PNG@50, Papua New Guinea’s official reform blueprint to guide policy, planning, and implementation over the next 20 years. Reset PNG@50 represents a decisive turning point as the nation reflects on 50 years of independence while charting a bold course towards…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring that the people of Enga Province directly benefit from the new Porgera Mine, and from the nation’s broader economic growth under the reset agenda. Speaking in Enga today, Prime Minister Marape said the Government’s focus is on growing the national economy so that…

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Prime Minister James Marape has described the late Morobe Governor Hon. Luther Wenge as “Papua New Guinea’s constitutional defender” and pledged that his government will honour the legacy and unfinished work of the outspoken Morobean leader. Speaking at Governor Wenge’s state funeral service today, Prime Minister Marape paid tribute to the long-serving leader, lawyer, and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that Cabinet has formally approved the landmark Mutual Defence Treaty between Papua New Guinea and Australia, elevating the two countries’ defence and security partnership to its highest level in history. “Australia has only one other mutual defence treaty of this type and at our request Papua New Guinea…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today met with Speaker of the National Parliament, Hon. Job Pomat, at Melanesian Haus, Waigani, where the Speaker formally presented the National Parliament’s 2026 Budget Submission of over K615 million. The Speaker emphasized that the Legislature, as one of the three Arms of Government, must receive the same level of…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today urged Hamas to release all hostages— including the remains of those who have died in captivity— as an essential first step to halting the conflict and opening the way to credible political negotiations. He reaffirmed Papua New Guinea’s friendship with Israel and offered PNG’s support to help mediate a…

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Speaking after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape issued a powerful appeal to world leaders and industries to take urgent action to preserve the planet, warning that Earth is fast approaching a “boiling point” due to human-induced climate change. Prime Minister Marape said science is clear that the anthropogenic…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for his strong support towards Papua New Guinea’s ongoing advocacy for climate justice, sustainable forestry, and ocean conservation. Prime Minister Marape met with Secretary-General Guterres in New York following the UN General Assembly, where the UN chief reaffirmed his commitment to stand with…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated Hon. Ishmael Toroama on his declaration as President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville for a second term in office. Speaking from New York in the United States today, Prime Minister Marape extended his warm regards on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, acknowledging…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has delivered a powerful address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly, celebrating Papua New Guinea’s 50 years of independence and UN membership, while urging the world to embrace peace and take urgent action on climate change. Speaking before world leaders in New York, Prime Minister Marape began by congratulating…

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