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AUGUST 11 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says he will take no more complacency from heads of Government departments and agencies to move Papua New Guinea forward. He said this in no uncertain terms during a meeting with them on Loloata Island today (Thursday August 11 2022). PM Marape said heads of departments and […]

INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER, HONORABLE JAMES MARAPE, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS ELECTION AS THE PRIME MINISTER OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA, IN THE 11TH NATIONAL PARLIAMENT, 09 AUGUST 2022. Mr. Speaker,  I am delighted and honored to rise on this occasion to speak to this House. I want to congratulate you on your

AUGUST 4 2022 Prime Minister and Pangu Pati Leader Hon. James Marape has thanked the people of Papua New Guinea as Pangu prepares to form Government when the 11th Parliament meets next Tuesday. He also thanked Pangu supporters nationwide whose votes have given it the overwhelming mandate to form Government. Pangu has 30 MPs today

JULY 30 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the Papua New Guinea women’s soccer team on tonight’s (Saturday, July 30, 2022) 2-1 victory over Fiji in the final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup in Suva. PM Marape said it was the “best news” for PNG after a week of bad news about

JULY 28 2022 Prime Minister and Pangu Pati Leader Hon. James Marape has congratulated Nuku MP and Public Service Minister Hon. Joe Sungi on retaining his seat as Pangu numbers continue to increase. The declaration of Mr Sungi yesterday (Wednesday July 27 2022) brings to 10 the number of Pangu MPs declared so far and

JULY 27 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the Papua New Guinea women’s soccer team on its advancement to the OFC Women’s Nations Cup with a 3-0 win over Samoa in the semi-final in Suva, Fiji, today (July 27 2022). He has wished them all the best in the grand final on Saturday

JULY 19 2022 Prime Minister and Pangu Pati Leader Hon. James Marape has congratulated Pangu’s  Graham Piniau Rumet on winning the Rabaul Open seat in East New Britain. Mr Rumet’s win brings to six the number of Pangu MPs declared so far, others being PM Marape (Tari-Pori), Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso (Lae), Treasurer

JULY 16 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape had a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji. Hon. Voreqe Josaia Bainimarama on the margins of the 51st Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Fiji. PM Bainimarama thanked PM Minister Marape for making time to attend the PIF saying it showed his commitment

JULY 16 2022 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday (July 14 2022) at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, prior to the convening of the 51st PIF Leaders Retreat at the PIF Secretariat Headquarters. Being the first meeting since PM Albanese was elected, their initial exchanges were practical

JULY 14 2022 Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Host, Fijian Prime Minister Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, and other members of this esteemed group. I am honored to be here today representing my people of Papua New Guinea at this august forum in its 51st year of existence. On this momentous occassion, let us pause to