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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, January 1, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today praised the citizens of Papua New Guinea for a tranquil Christmas and New Year period, highlighting that reports from across the country indicated a harmonious celebration. “Reports I have received confirm that the Christmas and New Year period has been […]

Kagua-Erave, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, December 28, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Kagua-Erave in Southern Highlands must no longer be relegated to the status of a forgotten “back page” of Papua New Guinea. The Prime Minister made this announcement on Thursday, December 28, 2023, while launching the Kagua-Erave Five-Year Development Plan

Tari, Hela Province, Papua New Guinea, December 25, 2023 – On Christmas Day, Prime Minister and Tari-Pori Member of Parliament, Hon. James Marape, delivered a powerful message urging the people of Hela and the entire nation to foster respect for one another to contribute to the betterment of the country. Speaking at the inauguration of

Hela witnesses over 3,000 Graduates and voluntary firearm surrender over Christmas Tari, Hela Province, December 26, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended Hela Governor Hon. Philip Undialu for his exemplary leadership following the graduation of over 3,000 young people in second-chance education and the voluntary surrender of firearms. The mass graduation, featuring

Mt Hagen, Papua New Guinea – December 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape inaugurated the K267 million road project in Mt Hagen and Western Highlands on Friday, December 22, 2023, labelling it a “national project” crucial for the prosperity of Papua New Guinea. Addressing a massive crowd of thousands in Mt Hagen during

Banz, North Wahgi, December 21, 2023 – In a major announcement made on Thursday, December 21, 2023, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed his ambitious plan to transform Jiwaka, the home of the great Wahgi Valley, into the “agriculture powerhouse” of Papua New Guinea by 2025—the year marking the country’s 50th anniversary of independence. Addressing

Banz, North Wahgi, December 21, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed admiration for the outstanding leadership of North Wahgi MP Hon. Benjamin Mul during the launch of the North Wahgi Five-Year Development Plan on Thursday, December 21, 2023, before a massive crowd of thousands at Banz. During the event, Prime Minister Marape announced

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, December 22, 2023 – Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape extended heartfelt appreciation to Indian Prime Minister Hon. Narendra Modi for the swift response to the urgent request for assistance following the recent volcanic eruption of Mt Ulawun in West New Britain. The acknowledgment came as a

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, December 19, 2023 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extended a warm welcome today to the renowned international hotelier, Radisson Hotel Group, as they announced their partnership with Paga Hill Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to develop a K700 million Radisson Blu branded hotel on Paga Hill in Port Moresby. In

Port Moresby, December 17, 2023 — Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape commended the Department of Foreign Affairs for Papua New Guinea’s notable achievements on the global stage during the department’s Christmas luncheon in Port Moresby on Friday, December 15, 2023. Prime Minister Marape expressed his appreciation for the country’s commitment to