April 2021

Thursday April 22nd 2021 I welcome all those who are here today for this important press conference. Thank you for your time. I have called this press conference to speak to the nation plainly about our parliamentary processes and why it was important that we adjourned parliament yesterday. Following the conclusion of parliamentary business, Parliament […]

April 20th 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea continues to benefit from the reforms set in place by former Prime Minister, the late Sir Mekere Morauta. He said this in Parliament on Tuesday (April 20th 2021) when paying his respects to Sir Mekere, who passed away last December, and was buried

Thursday 15th April 2021 Prime Minister Hon James Marape MP unveiled the billboard for the Somare Peace & Unity Park in Port Moresby this morning. It will be constructed at the vacant block of land at Independence Boulevard opposite National Parliament at Waigani in Port Moresby. Present were Dulciana and Arthur Somare, National Capital District

Tuesday ApriI 13th 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape MP has announced a major K100 million upgrade programme to the Hiritano Highway linking Gulf, Central and National Capital District (NCD). He announced this in Kerema on Monday (April 12th 2021) after launching the Ihu Special Economic Zone (ISEZ) and other projects in Kikori District. Prime

April 13th 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today slammed Opposition Leader Belden Namah for his “negative politics in our country with no real and substantive policy alternate”. He said this after yet another attempt by Namah to move a no-confidence motion in the April session of Parliament which begins next Tuesday. PM Marape said

April 9th 2021 Prime Minister James Marape today announced the conclusion of the Framework Agreement which sets the pathway for a new partnership with Barrick Niugini Ltd to reopen the giant Porgera Mine in Enga Province. The agreement sets the parties’ collective sights on future ownership, operational arrangements and benefit split.This is by no means

Monday, April 5th 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, MP, announced today that the Government is poised to sign an agreement with Barrick Gold for reopening of the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga, 12 months after its closure last April over rejection of renewing the mining lease by the State. PM Marape, announcing the breakthrough

Thursday April 1st 2021 I wish to bring to you all Easter greetings. For some of us, this Easter comes up with pains of death, including COVID-19 induced deaths. Whilst sickness and death is not pleasant, Easter, which points to the death of Jesus Christ, also tells of His resurrection that gives hope in the

Friday April 1st 2021 The ruling Pangu Pati led by Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today boosted its numbers to 34 with the inclusion of four more MPs. They are Menyamya MP and former People’s National Congress Party member Hon. Benjamin Philip, Gulf Governor and Country Party leader Hon. Chris Haiveta, Wapenamenda MP and United