Month: November 2023

Marape Government allocates K440 million in 2024 to alleviate cost-of-living pressures for Papua New Guinea families

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 28, 2023 – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burdens faced by Papua New Guinea families, the Marape Government has earmarked K440 million in the 2024 Budget to address the escalating cost of living challenges. The Marape Government remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the …

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Prime Minister Marape applauds the record K27.377 billion 2024 Budget unveiled by Treasurer Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey

Port Moresby, November 28, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his wholehearted endorsement for the groundbreaking K27.377 billion 2024 Budget, presented today in Parliament by Treasurer Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey. The budget, anchored in the theme ‘Securing Our Future,’ reflects a commitment to propelling Papua New Guinea into economic prosperity with pro-development focus as …

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Prime Minister Marape highlights remarkable turnaround of State-Owned Enterprises

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 23, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today shed light on the significant transformation of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) since his government assumed office in 2019. Minister Hon. William Duma, the State-Owned Enterprises Minister since 2021, presented a comprehensive 16-page progress report to Parliament today on the reform programme …

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Prime Minister Marape launches tracking system for fisheries small-scale vessels

Port Moresby, November 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially inaugurated the Fisheries Small-Scale Vessel Monitoring Platform, known as the NEMO tracking system, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Parliament’s State Function Room. Developed by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), the NEMO tracking system is a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the management …

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Prime Minister Marape urges provincial health authorities to prioritise health database and inventory management

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today addressed concerns raised in Parliament by Morobe Governor, Hon. Luther Wenge, regarding the necessity of establishing a comprehensive health database and inventory to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas. Prime Minister Marape emphasised that creating a health database and inventory …

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Prime Minister Marape addresses concerns over discontinuation of cheque usage in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape responded to inquiries from East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan Bird in Parliament today regarding the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s decision to halt the use of cheques in the country. Governor Bird expressed deep concerns about the potential impact on the …

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Prime Minister Marape emphasises the importance of “respecting the rule of law” for Papua New Guinea citizens

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today underscored the crucial role that “respecting the rule of law” plays in contributing to the welfare of Papua New Guinea. Responding to a query in Parliament from Enga Governor, Hon. Sir Peter Ipatas, regarding the possibility of involving the Independent …

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Prime Minister Marape Applauds Key Achievements of APEC 2023 Summit in San Francisco

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – November 20, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape commends the pivotal achievements of the APEC 2023 Summit held in San Francisco, USA. The foremost accomplishments include the landmark meeting between US President H.E. Joe Biden and Chinese President H.E. Xi Jinping and the United States’ commitment to achieve …

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Prime Minister Marape advances fisheries cooperation in bilateral meetings with Palau and Solomon Islands leaders

Port Moresby, November 20, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today engaged in bilateral discussions with Palau President H.E. Surangel Whipps and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare on the sidelines of the XVII Pacific Games in Honiara. Upon returning from Honiara, where he attended the opening ceremony on Sunday, November 19, 2023, …

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Prime Minister Marape secures K8.5 million for Team PNG’s participation in XVII Pacific Games

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 11, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced on Friday, November 10, 2023, the allocation of K8.5 million to ensure the participation of the Papua New Guinea team in the XVII Pacific Games, scheduled to take place in Honiara, Solomon Islands, from November 19 to December 2. This financial …

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