Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a series of reforms aimed at strengthening Papua New Guinea’s correctional services system, with a renewed focus on rehabilitation, education, skills training and second chances for inmates as part of the Government’s 50th Year of Reset agenda. Speaking after attending a Sabbath worship service with Correctional Service officers…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on the people of Milne Bay to strengthen law and order and reclaim the province’s reputation as one of Papua New Guinea’s safest destinations as it prepares to expand its tourism industry. Speaking during the opening of the upgraded Gurney Airport, Prime Minister Marape said modern infrastructure alone…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged customary landowners throughout Milne Bay to retain ownership of their land and instead use it as the foundation for tourism and small business development. Addressing communities during the opening of the upgraded Gurney Airport, Prime Minister Marape said land remained the province’s greatest economic asset and should never…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Alotau MP Hon. Ricky Morris for his commitment to developing tourism infrastructure in Milne Bay, describing him as a hardworking leader who has placed the long-term interests of his district ahead of politics. Speaking at the official opening of the upgraded Gurney Airport, Prime Minister Marape said Mr…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today declared the newly upgraded Gurney Airport the gateway to Papua New Guinea’s tourism future, announcing plans to pursue direct international flights into Milne Bay as part of a broader strategy to transform the province into the country’s premier tourism destination. Speaking at the official opening of the upgraded airport,…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will tomorrow officially open the upgraded Gurney Airport in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, marking the successful completion of the first major airport redevelopment under the Civil Aviation Development Investment Program Phase II (CADIP II). The opening underscores the Government’s ongoing commitment to building a modern, safe and efficient aviation network…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has made it clear that his Government is enforcing long-standing laws requiring accountability across the public service, warning that public officials who fail to comply with statutory reporting obligations without legitimate reason will face dismissal. Responding to today’s Post-Courier front-page report, “Will the 70 Go?”, Prime Minister Marape said the…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, OBE, has welcomed students from St. Johns the Apostle Catholic Primary School at Tokarara in Port Moresby, following their recent courtesy visit to the exhibition booth at the Melanesian Haus. The visit, which took place from the 13th to the 17th of August 2026, offered students a unique opportunity…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has emphasised his Government’s commitment to bringing roads, agriculture, education and health services to Papua New Guinea’s most remote communities during a historic visit to Gama LLG in Usino-Bundi District, Madang Province. Addressing a large gathering, Prime Minister Marape said no child, family or community should be left behind because…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has described his Bilateral Meeting with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Matthew Wale today as highly successful, with the two Leaders agreeing to further deepen Economic Cooperation and create greater Opportunities for Papua New Guinean and Solomon Islands Businesses to invest together. The Bilateral Meeting was held at the Heritage…

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