Month: November 2023

Prime Minister James Marape commends outgoing Australian High Commissioner Jon Philp for exceptional service in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, November 9, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to outgoing Australian High Commissioner H.E. Jon Philp for his immensely productive four-year tenure in Papua New Guinea. Mr. Philp, who began his eventful tour-of-duty in early 2020, leaves Papua New Guinea on Friday, marking …

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Prime Minister Marape announces approval for Rice Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Joint Venture with Rigo Rice

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 7, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced today that the government has granted initial approval for the establishment of a Rice Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the country. This groundbreaking development may include a joint venture between the State and Rigo Rice. Prime Minister Marape underlined the …

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Prime Minister Marape updates on Wafi-Golpu Mine project

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 6, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said today that the Government is expected to make a major announcement concerning the Wafi-Golpu Mine project in Morobe. This eagerly awaited announcement is set to take place during the forthcoming PNG Mining and Petroleum Conference scheduled for next month in …

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Prime Minister Marape welcomes Newmont Corporation to Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 6, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has officially welcomed Newmont Corporation, the world’s leading gold company, into Papua New Guinea. He made the welcome today, Monday, November 6, 2023, during a joint press conference with Mr. Peter Toth, Chief Development Officer of Newmont, marking the company’s acquisition …

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Prime Minister Marape extends gratitude to the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 2, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for its unwavering support to Papua New Guinea during a meeting today with the newly appointed ADB Country Director, Mr. Said Zaidansyah. “Welcome to Papua New Guinea, and I hope that …

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