Canberra, Australia – December 6, 2023 – Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. James Marape arrived safely in Canberra, Australia, this afternoon, marking the commencement of a crucial diplomatic mission. The highlight of the visit is the anticipated signing of the Framework Agreement for Closer Security Relations between Australia and Papua New Guinea tomorrow. […]

Port Moresby, December 1, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends heartfelt congratulations to the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) on achieving 50 years of distinguished public service to Papua New Guinea since its inception on December 1, 1973. Speaking on the momentous occasion of NBC’s 50th anniversary celebration, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the historical

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – December 3, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends heartfelt gratitude to France for their remarkable ‘country package’ commitment of US$100 million (K344 million) dedicated to preserving nature, forests, and mitigating climate impact. Papua New Guinea, boasting the world’s third-largest primary rainforest, holds 7 per cent of the

Port Moresby, December 1, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday, December 1, 2023, embarked on a significant journey to Dubai, where an unprecedented financial package dedicated to Papua New Guinea, focusing on nature, forests, and climate change, will be unveiled by France. Prime Minister Marape is expected to return to Papua New

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 28, 2023 – In a significant move aimed at easing the financial burdens faced by Papua New Guinea families, the Marape Government has earmarked K440 million in the 2024 Budget to address the escalating cost of living challenges. The Marape Government remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing the

Port Moresby, November 28, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his wholehearted endorsement for the groundbreaking K27.377 billion 2024 Budget, presented today in Parliament by Treasurer Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey. The budget, anchored in the theme ‘Securing Our Future,’ reflects a commitment to propelling Papua New Guinea into economic prosperity with pro-development focus as

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 23, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today shed light on the significant transformation of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) since his government assumed office in 2019. Minister Hon. William Duma, the State-Owned Enterprises Minister since 2021, presented a comprehensive 16-page progress report to Parliament today on the reform programme

Port Moresby, November 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape officially inaugurated the Fisheries Small-Scale Vessel Monitoring Platform, known as the NEMO tracking system, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Parliament’s State Function Room. Developed by the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), the NEMO tracking system is a groundbreaking initiative designed to strengthen the management

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today addressed concerns raised in Parliament by Morobe Governor, Hon. Luther Wenge, regarding the necessity of establishing a comprehensive health database and inventory to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas. Prime Minister Marape emphasised that creating a health database and inventory

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, November 22, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape responded to inquiries from East Sepik Governor Hon. Allan Bird in Parliament today regarding the Bank of Papua New Guinea’s decision to halt the use of cheques in the country. Governor Bird expressed deep concerns about the potential impact on the