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Port Moresby, 24 December 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has used the lead-up to Christmas 2025—the 50th Christmas since Papua New Guinea became a sovereign nation—to thank citizens, public servants and international partners, while outlining major economic achievements and reforms that will shape the country’s next chapter beyond its Golden Jubilee. In a […]

Port Moresby, 21 December 2025 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has renewed his appeal to Papua New Guineans to embrace respect, goodwill and everyday leadership as the nation enters the Christmas and New Year festive period, reflecting on the unity displayed during the country’s historic 50th Independence celebrations. Speaking as the year draws to

Telefomin, West Sepik | 19 December 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape said Telefomin District has lost one of its most productive and committed leaders since Independence in 1975, following the passing of Hon. Solan Mirisim, Member for Telefomin and Minister for Works and Highways. Speaking at the funeral service, the Prime Minister said

Port Moresby, 18 December 2025 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a strong year-end warning to all public servants holding financial authority, particularly Section 32 officers, to immediately stop the traditional “mad rush” of December spending and strictly comply with budget rules, approved work plans and financial laws. In a firm address delivered

Port Moresby, Wednesday, 17 December 2025 –Prime Minister  Hon. James Marape has issued a Christmas appeal to all Papua New Guineans — particularly young people — to uphold peace, respect and the rule of law as the country reflects on 50 years of Independence and prepares for a renewed national reset. Speaking ahead of Christmas

Port Moresby, 16 December 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued strong and clear directions to key law enforcement, regulatory and financial institutions to work together decisively to stop money laundering in Papua New Guinea, warning that economic growth efforts will be undermined if corruption and illicit financial flows are allowed to continue

Port Moresby, 16 December 2025 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has strongly defended the 2026 National Budget, saying its theme of “Security With Growth” reflects the Government’s deliberate focus on restoring stability, strengthening institutions and positioning Papua New Guinea for long-term prosperity beyond its 50th year of independence. Speaking during an extended interview on

Port Moresby, 15 December 2025 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Minister for Works and Highways, Hon. Solan Mirisim, describing him as a humble leader whose life’s mission was to connect Papua New Guinea’s most isolated people to opportunity, dignity and national development. Speaking at

Port Moresby, Tuesday, 18 November 2025 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has launched one of his strongest attacks yet on former prime minister Peter O’Neill, accusing him of “decades of reckless economic behaviour, cronyism, and the single greatest erosion of Papua New Guinea’s economic wealth in modern history.” Speaking in Port Moresby, Prime Minister

Port Moresby, Monday, 17 November 2025 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued firm directives to the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science & Technology and Sports, Hon. Kinoka Feo, calling for urgent and comprehensive intervention following the recent violence and instability at the University of Goroka (UOG). The Prime Minister said the Government