Month: August 2024

Prime Minister Marape expresses condolences on the passing of Hon. Simon Dumarinu

Port Moresby, August 9, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has passed on his heartfelt condolences to the family and people of Bougainville on the sudden passing of Central Bougainville MP, Hon. Simon Dumarinu, on the morning of Friday, August 9, 2024. “I am saddened to hear of the death of the Hon. Simon …

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Prime Minister Marape extends condolences on the passing of Sir Soekandar Tjandra

Port Moresby, August 9, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea to the family, friends, and business associates of the esteemed businessman, Sir Soekandar Tjandra, who passed away in Singapore on Friday, August 9, 2024. Sir Soekandar, together with his wife, Lady …

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Prime Minister Marape applauds Togoba Kofi for going into downstream processing

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 9, 2024 – Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape has commended Papua New Guinean coffee manufacturer, Togoba Kofi Ltd (TKL), on the launch of its finished coffee products. The Togoba Kofi 3-in-1 instant coffee under the trade name ‘Nambawan Shot’ and ground coffee under the trade name ‘Nebilyer’ are all …

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Prime Minister Marape launches 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Week

Port Moresby, August 8, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Thursday, August 8, 2024, officially launched the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Week, an initiative of the PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE). The event will be held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia,  from December 6-11, 2024. This …

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Prime Minister Marape commends Haom Builders for completion of coffee exports office complex

Lae, August 4, 2024 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended nationally-owned Haom Builders for its exemplary work in completing the K10.6 million Coffee Industry Corporation Ltd (CICL) Coffee Exports Office Complex in Lae. The iconic building was officially opened last Thursday, August 1, 2024, by Prime Minister Marape after Haom General Manager Herman …

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Prime Minister Marape welcomes new Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 6, 2024: Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, welcomed new Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Mr Yang Xiaoguang, while commenting on the “great strides” the two countries have made in their bilateral ties in the last five years. Ambassador Yang Xiaoguang paid …

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Prime Minister Marape commends outgoing Indian High Commissioner for strengthening India-PNG relations

Port Moresby, August 6, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, expressed his gratitude to the outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, H.E. Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, for his exceptional contributions during his tenure. Prime Minister Marape acknowledged the progress made in India-PNG relations under High Commissioner Sundaramurthi’s leadership, noting …

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Prime Minister welcomes Supreme Court dismissal of vote-of-no-confidence case

Port Moresby, August 5, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed today’s Supreme Court decision dismissing a vote-of-no-confidence case filed by the Opposition. The five-man Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika, along with Justices Gavara-Nanu, Mogish, Cannings, and Hartshorn, dismissed the proceedings and upheld the objection to the competency of …

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Prime Minister Marape presents K50 Million Infrastructure Development Grant to Wafi-Golpu landowners and Morobe Provincial Government

Lae, August 2, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, August 2, 2024, presented a K50 million Infrastructure Development Grant (IDG) to Wafi-Golpu landowners and the Morobe Provincial Government. He emphasised that this is not “free” money but funds intended for infrastructure projects in the six impacted areas and the province. This grant …

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Prime Minister Marape announces progress in finalising Wafi-Golpu Mine Development Contract

Lae, Papua New Guinea, August 2, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced on Friday, August 2, 2024, that the State Negotiating Team (SNT) is actively engaged in discussions with Wafi-Golpu mine developers Newmont and Harmony, with the aim of finalising the Mine Development Contract (MDC). This critical step is part of the preparations …

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