Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has used the occasion of Mother’s Day to make a heartfelt national appeal for greater respect and care towards women — especially mothers — as Papua New Guinea prepares to mark its 50th Independence Anniversary later this year. Prime Minister Marape urged the men and sons of Papua New Guinea…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today expressed the nation’s gratitude to Dr. Osborne Liko, outgoing Secretary for the Department of Health, for his dedicated and impactful service over the past five years. Dr. Liko, a respected neurologist and anthropologist, has led the department through unprecedented challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and has overseen significant…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today (12.05.25) launched the first-ever National Manufactur- ing Policy in a milestone moment that marks Papua New Guinea’s deliberate attempt at moving into manufacturing industries. The National Manufacturing Policy 2024, launched under the Department of Commerce and Industry, is the first of its kind of framework any government has put…

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Prime Minister and a former Education Minister Hon. James Marape has conveyed the nation’s heartfelt appreciation to Mr Fred Stolz, the founding principal of Balob Teachers College in Lae, and congratulated the institution on reaching its remarkable 60th anniversary milestone. Mr Stolz, an Australian educator who first came to Papua New Guinea in 1965, returned…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Prime Minister Marape said the elevation of Pope Leo XIV comes at a time when the world…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, today officially welcomed the new Australian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Ewen Neil McDonald, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister in Port Moresby. Prime Minister Marape expressed his appreciation to H.E. McDonald for the meeting and warmly welcomed him to Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) and its Commissioner General, Mr Sam Koim, for the swift and complete restoration of the IRC’s critical tax administration systems, and the full recovery of all taxpayer records without compromise following recent technical disruptions. Speaking during a high-level fiscal performance and revenue strategy…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape will officially launch the Papua New Guinea–Indonesia Business Council Inc. on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, at the State Function Room of the National Parliament, marking a historic milestone in strengthening economic ties between the two neighbouring countries. The initiative, spearheaded by Minister for International Trade and Investment Hon. Richard Maru…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has approved the appointment of Ms. Seline Leo-Lohia as the Trade Commission of Papua New Guinea to the Republic of Indonesia. Prime Minister Marape said this was a very strategic appointment. “Papua New Guinea and Indonesia are close neighbors but are yet…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has thanked all stakeholders involved in the Ok Tedi Community Mine Continuation Agreement (CMCA) Extension Review Working Group Meeting, describing it as a critical moment to shape a new social contract that prioritises environmental sustainability, equity, and long-term benefits for the people of Western Province. Addressing the conclusion of the…

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