Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, January 9, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his satisfaction today at the signing of a groundbreaking agreement between Chinese company Ramu Nico Management Ltd and Kumul Minerals Holdings Ltd. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signifies a significant step forward in fostering mutual trust and cooperation between China […]

Port Moresby, January 8, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced today that the Government’s allocation for school fee assistance in 2024 will see a significant boost to K856.686 million, marking an increase of K88.846 million from the 2023 allocation of K767.84 million. The announcement comes after an extensive meeting with Education Secretary, Dr.

Port Moresby, January 8, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today confirmed the continuation and expansion of the groundbreaking Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) scholarship programme. The initiative, spearheaded by the Prime Minister, has proven successful, with 43 exceptional students from the STEM programme at the six national schools of excellence – Sogeri,

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – January 7, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, a steadfast advocate for Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) since his tenure as Education Minister, has declared the Government’s unwavering commitment to the US$66 million (K228.89 million) ‘Improved Technical and Vocational Education for Employment’ project through the Department of Higher

Port Moresby, January 7, 2024 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on all public servants to take inspiration from the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) IV 2023-2027 to contribute to Papua New Guinea’s path to greatness. Addressing thousands of public servants on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the Sir John Guise Indoor Stadium and

January 6, 2024, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has extended a warm welcome to the Department of Higher Education Research Science, and Technology (DHERST’s) 2024 Management Action Plan (MAP). The welcome came following a comprehensive session on Thursday, January 4, 2024, with Higher Education Research Science and Technology Minister

Port Moresby, January 5, 2024 — Prime Minister Hon. James Marape commended the success of the Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP), a flagship initiative introduced by his government in 2020, during an update received from Higher Education Research Science and Technology (DHERST) Minister Hon. Don Polye and Secretary Fr. Jan Czuba on Thursday, January 4,

Port Moresby, January 3, 2024 – In response to an editorial published today in The National newspaper titled, ‘Too much power vested in politicians,’ Prime Minister Hon. James Marape emphatically refuted the notion that politicians wield an undue amount of power, particularly in the allocation of funds. Prime Minister Marape stressed the importance of placing

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