July 2023

July 14, 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his enthusiasm today, describing the signing of a memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) between RD Fishing Group (RDFG) of the Philippines and the Papua New Guinea Government as a “historic milestone for the country.” The MOU was signed during a ceremony by RDFG, […]

JULY 13, 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reiterated the need for major interventions by the government to save struggling State utilities companies PNG Power, Air Niugini and Water PNG, as he witnessed his Treasurer present a K200 million funding to Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) today. After a four-hour

JULY 12, 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his support for the newly formed Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) today, heralding it as a significant milestone in the fight against corruption. The commission gained momentum with the recent arrival of three highly qualified and experienced ICAC Commissioners. Recognising

PORT MORESBY, JULY 9, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a directive today, Sunday, July 9, 2023, mandating all Government departments and agencies to align themselves with the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) IV (2023-2027), which was launched on Friday, July 7, 2023. Under the directive, Prime Minister Marape stressed the importance of

Port Moresby, July 7, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the inaugural Papua New Guinea-Asia Investment Conference, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on October 16-17, 2023. The conference will be hosted by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (PNGCMP) and will serve as a platform for government and business

JULY 6, 2023 Port Moresby – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his utmost satisfaction with the State Visit of Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, describing it as a “resounding success.” Prime Minister Marape today (Thursday, July 6, 2023) highlighted the significant achievements resulting from President

PORT MORESBY, JULY 5, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his heartfelt appreciation to Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo for his immensely successful one-day visit to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The visit resulted in several significant accomplishments and outcomes. Reflecting on the visit as President Widodo departed Port Moresby,

JULY 1, 2023 Brisbane, Australia – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape fondly remembers the late Sir Kostas Constantinou as “a great man who held a deep affection for Papua New Guinea”. These sentiments were expressed during the funeral service held at the Twelve Apostles Catholic Church in Brisbane on Friday, June 30, 2023. The solemn