Prime Minister Marape witnesses first pouring of gold by New Porgera Mine

Monday 26 February 2024 Prime Minister  James Marape holding the first gold bars produced by the New Porgera Limited from the Porgera Mine in  Enga Province. (picture credit: PM’s Media).   Prime Minister Hon. James Marape witnessed and officiated at the first pouring of gold from the reopened Porgera Mine on Friday 23 February 2024. The … Read more

United States Ambassador Presents Credentials

 Thursday 22 February 2024 Acting Governor General , Hon. Job Pomat (left), receiving credentials from the  new US Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, H.E Ann Marie Yastishock at Government House this morning. (photo credit: Government House). The Acting Governor General H.E. Hon. Job Pomat, has officially received the new Ambassador of the United States of … Read more

Marape: Elite Police Unit being assembled to respond to law, order situations in  country  

Thursday, 22 February 2024 The National Government plans to   establish an ‘elite’ police unit as part of the measures to strengthen the Royal PNG Constabulary and the bigger Law  and  Justice sector. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed this in Parliament this week while responding to questions raised by Vanimo-Green MP, Hon. Belden Namah on … Read more

Prime Minister Marape announces comprehensive measures to combat lawlessness in PNG

Wednesday 21 February 2024 Prime Minister  Hon. James Marape  today announced a comprehensive plan aimed at reinforcing law enforcement and the judicial system, in a move to tackle lawlessness in the country. The measures include: “These measures represent a firm stance by the government against violence and lawlessness, underscoring a commitment to restore peace and … Read more

Manning: All Soldiers Deployed to Enga Given Powers to take action against “Wicked People” Inciting Violence

Tuesday 20 February, 2024 PNG Police Commissioner, David Manning, took decisive action following the recent tribal clash in Enga, giving special constable powers to soldiers to arrest and “shoot to save innocent lives”, and urging community leaders to identify and stop “wicked people” inciting violence. “The acts of barbaric violence that took place over those … Read more

Prime Minister Commends Milne Bay Leadership on K255 Million 2024 Budget

 Tuesday 20 February  2024 Prime Minister James Marape accepting Milne Bay’s  Provincial Budget from its Provincial Member, Hon. Gordon Wesley, on Monday 19 February 2024. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape praised the exceptional leadership of Milne Bay’s Provincial Member, Hon. Gordon Wesley,  when  accepting  the K255 million 2024 Milne Bay Provincial Budget on Monday 19 … Read more

Marape Calls for Strong Policy Alternatives from Opposition, Not “Smear Campaign”

Tuesday 20 February, 2023 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape addressed the nation on Sunday, urging his rivals to “cease their smear campaign” and focus on presenting concrete policy alternatives ahead of a potential vote-of-no-confidence. He called on his critics  to  present  their substantial alternative policies,  emphasizing the need for a constructive debate on solutions rather … Read more

Government Issues New Policy Directions for Special Economic Zones

Tuesday 20 February  2024 Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru. The Government has issued new policy directions for Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to give first priority to PNG investors. In announcing the directive, the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru, said the Marape-Rosso Government enacted … Read more

Papua New Guinea, Japan Sign K23 million Grant Aid Project

Tuesday 20 February 2024 (l-r): Police Commissioner, David Manning, Japanese Ambassador, Mr Nobuyuki Watanabe, Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko and Police Minister, Peter Tsiamalili Jnr., at the signing ceremony, Central Government Offices, Waigani. Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko and Japanese Ambassador  to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Mr. Nobuyuki Watanabe, yesterday (19 February),  signed the … Read more