JULY 12, 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his support for the newly formed Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) today, heralding it as a significant milestone in the fight against corruption. The commission gained momentum with the recent arrival of three highly qualified and experienced ICAC Commissioners. Recognising […]

PORT MORESBY, JULY 9, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a directive today, Sunday, July 9, 2023, mandating all Government departments and agencies to align themselves with the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) IV (2023-2027), which was launched on Friday, July 7, 2023. Under the directive, Prime Minister Marape stressed the importance of

Port Moresby, July 7, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced the inaugural Papua New Guinea-Asia Investment Conference, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong on October 16-17, 2023. The conference will be hosted by the PNG Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (PNGCMP) and will serve as a platform for government and business

JULY 6, 2023 Port Moresby – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his utmost satisfaction with the State Visit of Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, describing it as a “resounding success.” Prime Minister Marape today (Thursday, July 6, 2023) highlighted the significant achievements resulting from President

PORT MORESBY, JULY 5, 2023 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his heartfelt appreciation to Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo for his immensely successful one-day visit to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The visit resulted in several significant accomplishments and outcomes. Reflecting on the visit as President Widodo departed Port Moresby,

JULY 1, 2023 Brisbane, Australia – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape fondly remembers the late Sir Kostas Constantinou as “a great man who held a deep affection for Papua New Guinea”. These sentiments were expressed during the funeral service held at the Twelve Apostles Catholic Church in Brisbane on Friday, June 30, 2023. The solemn

June 28, 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is calling upon the people of Papua New Guinea to unite behind National Capital District Governor Hon. Powes Parkop in his endeavor to elevate Port Moresby to the status of ‘the best city in the Pacific’. Emphasising the importance of mutual

JUNE 28, 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his confidence that the Papua New Guinea economy is on the brink of an unprecedented surge, fueled by the advancement of major resource projects within the country. He emphasised that this remarkable economic expansion will inevitably foster the growth of

JUNE 27, 2023 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: Prime Minister and Leader of Pangu Pati, Hon. James Marape is pleased to announce the endorsement of Ms. Francesca Semoso by Pangu as its candidate for North Bougainville. Prime Minister Marape said in recognising the need to elevate more women to the National Parliament, Ms Semoso has

Port Moresby, 26th June 2023 – Today, His Excellency Dirk Wagener, the outgoing United Nations Resident Representative, paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Hon. James Marape at his office in Sir Manasupe Haus, Port Moresby. During the meeting, Prime Minister Marape expressed his gratitude to Mr. Wagener for his time in Papua New Guinea