Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is departing tomorrow, Tuesday 25 March 2025, for New Zealand on a three-day State visit that will include bilateral meetings with the country’s leadership, meetings with the business community, and a stop-over to see Papua New Guineans on the NZ-PNG labour mobility program, called the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.…

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Prime Minister James Marape has assured Enga Governor Hon. Sir Peter Ipatas that the Government is committed to concluding the Community Development Agreement (CDA) process for the Porgera Mine and addressing the concerns of landowners in the affected areas. In response to Governor Ipatas’s questions during today’s Parliament session, the Prime Minister acknowledged the continued…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to upgrading the Enga Highway from Togoba in Western Highlands to Porgera in Enga, describing it as a vital economic road for the region. Responding to concerns raised by Enga Governor Hon. Sir Peter Ipatas in Parliament today, Prime Minister Marape highlighted the Government’s ongoing…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has provided a comprehensive response to concerns raised by Abau MP, Sir Puka Temu, regarding Bougainville’s future political status and the ongoing consultation process between the National Government and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG). During a parliamentary session today, Sir Puka questioned the Prime Minister on remarks allegedly attributed to…

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Prime Minister James Marape has dismissed proposals advocating for austerity measures as “extremely dangerous” and “irresponsible.” The Prime Minister was responding to a question from Sinasina-Yongomugl MP Kerenga Kua regarding the government’s approach to addressing budget deficits and economic stability. Prime Minister Marape emphasised that the proposed austerity measures, which typically involve reducing government spending…

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Prime Minister James Marape has commended Parliament for its overwhelming support in passing the Income Tax Bill 2025 with a resounding vote of 79-0, describing it as a monumental step towards eradicating outdated colonial laws and establishing a fairer, more equitable taxation system for Papua New Guinea. Speaking during the parliamentary debate, Prime Minister Marape…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has addressed concerns raised by Wabag MP and former Health Minister Hon. Dr Lino Tom regarding the development of the proposed new National Capital District (NCD) Hospital. Responding to a supplementary question raised in Parliament, Prime Minister Marape emphasised his commitment to ensuring that the proposed hospital meets all required…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the passage of the Fire and Rescue Service Bill 2025, describing it as a major milestone in strengthening Papua New Guinea’s fire and emergency response capabilities. The Bill, introduced by Defence Minister Hon. Billy Joseph, was successfully passed in Parliament today,  repealing the outdated Fire Service Act (Chapter…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed Parliament’s passage of the Local-Level Government Administration (Amendment) Bill 2024, describing it as a critical step towards strengthening governance, accountability, and service delivery at the community level. The bill, introduced by the Minister for Provincial and Local-Level Government Affairs, Hon. Soroi Marepo Eoe, was passed today with strong…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all Members of Parliament for their dedication and commitment during the last two weeks of Parliament sittings, describing their efforts as “monumental” and “historic.” Prime Minister Marape praised the bipartisan effort of Members from both the Government and Opposition who endured long hours of…

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