June 2022

Marape Government funds completion of Lae-Nadzab Road, Nadzab International Airport, starts Nadzab Satellite City

JUNE 8 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says his Government has paid off K400 million to complete the Yalu Bridge-Nadzab section of the Highlands Highway, paid off outstanding debts to contractors on the 9-Mile to Yalu Bridge section, and paid off the outstanding Papua New Guinea counterpart funding of the Nadzab International Airport. Roadworks

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PM Marape condemns shooting of election officer in Enga, reminds PNG of tough gun laws

JUNE 6 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has condemned the shooting of the Returning Officer (RO) for Kompiam-Ambum in Enga. And he has reminded the people of Papua New Guinea that illegal possession of firearms carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment under tough new gun laws recently passed by Parliament. Kompiam-Ambum RO Beto

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PM Marape says China-PNG relations remain ‘solid and strong’

JUNE 5 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says China-Papua New Guinea relations remain “solid and strong” since in 1976 when diplomatic relations between the two countries were forged. He said this on Friday (June 3 2022) after a meeting with State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Port Moresby. PM Marape said PNG

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PM Marape says PNG focused on strengthening economic ties with China

JUNE 4 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea is focused on strengthening economic relationships with China, particularly in downstream processing of raw materials for export. He said this on Friday (June 3 2022) after a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister, His Excellency Wang Yi, the third-highest person in the Chinese Cabinet

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PM Marape calls on Pangu supporters to lead with love and peace

JUNE 2 2022 PRIME Minister and the Leader of Pangu Pati, Hon. James Marape is appealing to all supporters of Pangu throughout the country to refrain from retaliating against supporters of opposing parties who are perpetrating violence upon Pangu candidates and property. The Prime Minister said since it was Pangu that ushered in Independence and

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