Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a clear and uncompromising directive – public servants in the Provinces and Districts around the country who fail to abide by Reporting requirements will face serious disciplinary action, including termination. In his strong Statement to Parliament this afternoon, the Prime Minister emphasized that a culture of accountability must…

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Prime Minister James Marape has clarified that all provinces, including provincial governments and departments, did in fact receive operational funding in 2024, contrary to claims that no funding was transferred. In response to public assertions that certain provinces were entirely left out of funding allocations last year, Prime Minister Marape said this was not accurate.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has offered his heartfelt commendation to the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST), in partnership with the Enga Provincial Government, for their leadership and collaboration in establishing the Innovative University of Enga—a transformative milestone for higher education in Papua New Guinea. Prime Minister Marape congratulated the university…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today (23.05.25) welcomed the new Resident Judge for Hela Province, Justice Andrew Kostopoulos in Tari, as he stressed to the people the importance of respecting the Rule of Law. The Prime Minister, while addressing the people, said bringing judges and court officers into provinces was not an easy task,…

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– Prime Minister James Marape has issued a firm directive to all relevant state agencies to work around the clock to prevent Papua New Guinea from being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list by October 2025. Speaking after convening a high-level meeting in Port Moresby today, Prime Minister Marape said he…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the newly released ANZ Research report, A ‘New’ State of the Economy Report on Papua New Guinea, as an independent affirmation of the country’s improving economic trajectory — one underpinned by the Government’s strong emphasis on agriculture-led growth, rural empowerment and sustainable development. The report, published on 19…

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I am pleased to  announce  and hand over two  (2)  Cheques  today to two  companies under phase three of the current government  assistance program. The beneficiaries of today’s payment are the following companies: The Department Finance is able to release cheques for these two companies only whilst payments  for  other  qualified  companies  under  this  phase…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the Government is on track to remove Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 13 essential household items, delivering a major cost-of-living relief measure for ordinary Papua New Guineans. Speaking after attending the weekly Budget Management Committee (BMC) meeting today in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape commended the…

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President of Indonesia, His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, has conveyed his Letter of Confirmation through the Resident Indonesian Ambassador advising of his attendance of Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary in September this year. Indonesian Ambassador to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, HE Andriana Supandy, accompanied by his diplomatic staff and Defense Attache, were on…

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As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, a rare opportunity has emerged in global commodity markets — an opportunity that Prime Minister James Marape says could transform rural economies and secure lasting prosperity for farmers across the country. With international prices for cocoa and coffee soaring to record highs, and a favourable exchange…

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