Port Moresby | Tuesday, 11 March 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the National Executive Council (NEC) has approved the National Palm Oil Policy 2025-2030 during its meeting on Monday, 10 March 2025. The Prime Minister commended the Minister for Oil Palm, Hon. Francis Maneke, and the Oil Palm Industry Corporation […]

Port Moresby | 9 March 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s unwavering commitment to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and the broader challenges faced by women in Papua New Guinea, calling for stronger laws, better enforcement, and a nationwide transformation in attitudes and cultural practices. Speaking at a high-level meeting on

Kokopo, Papua New Guinea – September 21, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape’s visit to East New Britain this week was not just a political engagement—it was a heartfelt reunion with a province deeply scarred by tragedy. As the people of East New Britain commemorated the 30th anniversary of the devastating 1994 Rabaul volcano

Kokopo, Papua New Guinea – September 21, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Thursday, September 19, 2024, handed out 199 land titles to families displaced by the 1994 Rabaul volcano eruptions, marking the 30th anniversary of this significant and somber event in Papua New Guinea’s history. The 199 families, originally from the Sikut

Rabaul, September 19, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape embarked on a deeply emotional visit to Rabaul, East New Britain, marking the solemn 30th anniversary of the twin volcanic eruptions that forever changed the face of the town on September 19, 1994. Once celebrated as the ‘Pearl of the Pacific,’ Rabaul was buried under

Port Moresby, August 9, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has passed on his heartfelt condolences to the family and people of Bougainville on the sudden passing of Central Bougainville MP, Hon. Simon Dumarinu, on the morning of Friday, August 9, 2024. “I am saddened to hear of the death of the Hon. Simon

Port Moresby, August 9, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea to the family, friends, and business associates of the esteemed businessman, Sir Soekandar Tjandra, who passed away in Singapore on Friday, August 9, 2024. Sir Soekandar, together with his wife, Lady

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 9, 2024 – Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape has commended Papua New Guinean coffee manufacturer, Togoba Kofi Ltd (TKL), on the launch of its finished coffee products. The Togoba Kofi 3-in-1 instant coffee under the trade name ‘Nambawan Shot’ and ground coffee under the trade name ‘Nebilyer’ are all

Port Moresby, August 8, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Thursday, August 8, 2024, officially launched the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Week, an initiative of the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE). The event will be held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia,  from December 6-11, 2024. This

Lae, August 4, 2024 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended nationally-owned Haom Builders for its exemplary work in completing the K10.6 million Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL) Coffee Exports Office Complex in Lae. The iconic building was officially opened last Thursday, August 1, 2024, by Prime Minister Marape after Haom General Manager Herman