Prime Minister Marape Commends Groundbreaking Agreement for SME Support

Tuesday 23 January 2024  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends  his appreciation  for the successful signing of a pioneering agreement between Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd (CGC) and 10 prominent financial institutions in Papua New Guinea. The agreement is strategically designed to provide vital credit guarantees aimed at bolstering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the … Read more

Minister Tsiamalili focuses on strengthening policing in country

Sunday 21 January 2024 Minister for Police, Hon. Peter Tsiamalili, Jr, has highlighted areas of  focus, especially  on  internal security, civil unrest, domestic terrorism, international organised crime and Police Reform, in his specific role as Minister responsible. In taking up the new role specifically focused on strengthening policing in the nation, the Minister said the … Read more

Papua New Guinea establishes National Cancer Centre

Sunday 21 January 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). Funded by the National Government since 2022 with a total allocation of K105 million, the PNGNCC is set to become operational in … Read more

Restoring International, Community Confidence Priority for Foreign Affairs says Minister Tkatchenko

Sunday 21 January 2024 Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko,  has moved to immediately address the task and challenges that lay ahead for the Department of Foreign Affairs, moving forward. Minister Tkatchenko who was reinstated last Thursday 18 January, while thanking the Prime Minister and Government for the confidence of  his reappointment, outlined a priority … Read more

Marape Urges Swift Action on Minimum Wage Issue

Sunday 21 January 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 Sawang, where … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Sets High Expectations for Newly Appointed Ministers

Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today underscored government’s commitment to delivering development for Papua New Guineans, 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 18 January. “My government is now into its second year in … Read more

Prime Minister &Treasurer  Marape Announces Comprehensive Review into Treasury

Sunday 21 January 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 18 January, succeeding Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey. The Prime Minister looks forward … Read more

NEC Appoints Six New Ministers to Cabinet

Friday 19 January 2024 Acting Governor-General, Hon. Job Pomat and Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, with new and current Members of Cabinet, at  the swearing-in ceremony at Government House on Thursday, 18 January 2024. (photo credit: Government House). Six new ministers were sworn in at Government House  on Thursday, 18 January 2024, increasing the total … Read more

Minster Masiu urges Public to refrain from spreading fake news

Thursday 18 January 2024 Papua New Guineans have been urged to refrain from spreading fake news or misinformation on social media  networks around the country during the State of Emergency period. Minister for Information Communications and Technology, Mr Timothy Masiu made this known during today’s (18 January 2024) live radio talk-back show hosted on National … Read more

Government listens  to business proposals  

Thursday 18 January 2024 The  Government  convened an important meeting   yesterday (Wednesday 17 January) between government officials and peak business organisations and affected businesses, to gauge their views on how best the government  could best  assist. The  meeting yesterday  was the result of the January 10  2024 unrest where business houses were   damaged   in Port Moresby. … Read more