Port Moresby, January 23, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape affirmed today that the Government remains committed to upholding the law with regard to constitutional offices reporting to the Prime Minister. In response to concerns raised by the Ombudsman Commission regarding the recently-established Ministry of Key Constitutional Offices, Prime Minister Marape announced significant updates. […]

Port Moresby, January 21, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended Health Minister Hon. Dr. Lino Tom for his unwavering commitment towards the realisation of the Papua New Guinea National Cancer Centre (PNGNCC). Prime Minister Marape expressed his appreciation, stating, “I commend Dr. Tom, who is one of our hard-working ministers, for diligently

Port Moresby, January 21, 2024 – Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has issued a directive to the Department of Labor and Employment, emphasising the urgent need to address the longstanding minimum wage issue. The directive comes in the wake of a meeting between Prime Minister Marape and Labor and Employment Minister, Hon. Kessy

Port Moresby, January 21, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today underscored the government’s commitment to delivering development for the people of Papua New Guinea, emphasising the responsibility of the six newly-appointed ministers and those reshuffled. The Prime Minister made the six new ministerial appointments and reshuffled Cabinet last Thursday. “My government is now

Port Moresby, January 21, 2024 – Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape today expressed his commitment to thoroughly investigate key issues affecting the country in his capacity as Treasurer. The Prime Minister officially assumed the role of Treasurer following a Cabinet reshuffle announced last Thursday, succeeding Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey. The Prime Minister looks forward

Port Moresby, January 17, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today pledged the Government’s commitment to transform Port Moresby into a “safer, better city for all of us.” Addressing the media during a press conference held this afternoon, the Prime Minister, flanked by members of the ruling Pangu Pati and major coalition partners, emphasised

Port Moresby, January 16, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced today the historic appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Genia as the first woman Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). Ms. Genia, who has been serving as the Acting Governor of BPNG since January 2023, was officially appointed by the National Executive

Port Moresby, January 14, 2024 – Prime Minister James Marape said today his Pangu Government has delivered tax cuts to workers, not tax increases. He said this in response to ongoing Opposition ‘fake news’ about tax increases by the government. The Prime Minister said claims by the Opposition about tax increases were designed purely to

Port Moresby, January 11, 2024 – In the aftermath of yesterday’s widespread rioting and looting in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape today announced a 14-day State-of-Emergency (SoE) in the National Capital District. The announcement came as a response to the unrest, and four high-ranking officials—Police Commissioner David Manning, Finance Secretary Sam Penias, Treasury Secretary Andrew

Port Moresby, January 11, 2024 – In the aftermath of yesterday’s riots and looting in Port Moresby, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a heartfelt appeal to all Papua New Guineans, urging them to prioritise peace and normalcy. The Prime Minister expressed his deep concern for the unnecessary incidents that occurred. During a press