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PM Marape introduces stringent new law for leaders

JUNE 10, 2023 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has proposed an amendment to the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership, aiming to impose stricter penalties including five-year dismissal from office on leaders who fail to submit their annual statements. The proposed amendment also includes substantial penalties for individuals who obstruct the Ombudsman […]

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Dismissed MPs to face 5-year ban from holding office under new law

JUNE 10, 2023 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his gratitude to all MPs who voted in favor of a new legislation that would bar politicians from holding public office for a minimum of five years following dismissal. The proposed amendment to Section 31 and Section 219 (1) (a) (iv) of the Constitution received

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Marape Government empowers Lae, Mt Hagen and Kokopo with greater financial authority

JUNE 8, 2023 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enhancing the financial capabilities of cities and towns in Papua New Guinea. Parliament on Thursday, June 8, 2023, unanimously passed three significant bills that grant increased financial powers to the cities of Lae in Morobe, Mt Hagen in Western Highlands, and

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PM Marape: ‘Connect PNG’ transforming Papua New Guinea

JUNE 7, 2023 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has lauded the Government’s groundbreaking ‘Connect PNG’ programme, stating that it is transforming Papua New Guinea like never before. His remarks came after Works and Highways Minister Hon. Solan Mirisim presented a comprehensive report on the initiative in Parliament on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The ambitious ‘Connect

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PM Marape: No need to cause more ‘public stress’ over Justin Tkatchenko issue

JUNE 5, 2023 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has urged for calm and stated that there is no need to escalate tensions surrounding the issue involving former Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko. In a statement made this evening (Monday, June 5, 2023), PM Marape responded to the calls from certain organisations planning to gather

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PM Marape invites France President Emmanuel Macron to visit PNG

JUNE 5, 2023 Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. James Marape, extended an invitation today (Monday, June 5, 2023) to France President H.E. Emmanuel Macron, inviting him to visit Papua New Guinea. The invitation was extended during a meeting between PM Marape and Mr. Walid Fouque, Special Advisor for Asia and the Pacific to

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