DECEMBER 25 2021 Christmas is a time of giving – It is a season to give back to our people of Papua New Guinea. In this festive period, let us come together and gratefully give to those in need, especially to our people in the rural communities – this is to commemorate the birth of […]

DECEMBER 23 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended Bank South Pacific for disbursing 830 Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) loans worth K119.9 million up to December 21, 2021. This money is from the Marape Government’s K200 million SME Credit Enhancement Loan Scheme (SME CESL), K100 million of which had been given to BSP.

DECEMBER 23 2021 The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) exceeded its original revenue target for 2021 amid subdued economic conditions. In a small ceremony signifying the added effort, Commissioner-General Sam Koim presented a cheque of K200 million to Prime Minister Hon James Marape at the Sir Manasupe Haus today. The IRC has now transferred K8.302 billion,

DECEMBER 20 2O21 THE Marape Government’s investment in reinvigorating the Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) is paying off with a revenue collection of a record K8.1 billion this year 2021 despite a challenging economic environment brought on by COVID-19. This became clear during Prime Minister Hon. James Marape’s address when he spoke today at the launch

DECEMBER 15 2021 THE Papua New Guinea Government and five PNGLNG-impacted provincial governments as well as landowners yesterday (December 14 2021)received a whopping K551.82 million through the country’s leading oil and gas company, Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL). Prime Minister Hon. James Marape was presented a cheque of K200 million on behalf of the State

DECEMBER 12 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says the K140 million 12-storey West New Britain Haus in Port Moresby proves that agriculture is “transformational”. He said this on Friday (December 10 2021) when opening the landmark icon of the people of West New Britain which was funded by money from the province’s lucrative oil

 NOVEMBER 7 2021 PAPUA New Guineans across the length and breadth of the country should expect quality healthcare service delivery “within an hour’s reach” by the Year 2030, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has said. The Prime Minister issued this directive to the Department of Health, especially the Health Secretary and the heads of the

DECEMBER 7 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has denied speculations of a major Cabinet reshuffle. He said this in Port Moresby on Monday (December 6 2021) night after returning from Vanimo in West Sepik where he announced delivery of more than K1 billion worth of projects. Opposition Leader Hon. Belden Namah was with him

DECEMBER 6 2021 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape launched several impact projects today (Monday December 6 2021) in West Sepik during his official visit to the province. PM Marape said the day of his visit was a milestone day, not only to officially open the new West Sepik Provincial Administration Building, but also to announce

DECEMBER 6 2021 The Electoral Commission Appointments Committee (ECAC) has approved theappointment of Mr. Simon Sinai as the new Electoral Commissioner. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, who is Chairman of the Committee, said the ECAChad approved to advise the Head of State to appoint Mr Sinai as the Electoral Commissioner for a maximum of four