news-update

Wednesday 15 May 2024 The National Executive Council has established  an inter departmental task force, called Task Force Shield, to protect national investments and enforce accountability, following   discoveries of mismanagement and illegal activities by the former Trustee and Fund Manager, Melanesian Trustee Services Ltd. In announcing NEC’s decision, Prime Minister James Marape clarified, this  body … Read more

Wednesday 15 May 2024  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape  has clarified  government’s stance amidst speculation that there is division within the government regarding the National Gold Corporation Bill. According to Prime Minister Marape, these claims, primarily voiced by the Opposition and other groups and individuals, do not reflect the true unity and purpose of the … Read more

Wednesday 15 May 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape  will present a comprehensive scorecard detailing his government’s achievements over the past five  years,  when Parliament  resumes on 28 May 2024. This report, scheduled for presentation to Parliament on May 30, 2024, will outline the progress made since his tenure began on May 30, 2019. Reflecting … Read more

Wednesday 15 May 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and ABG President Ishmael Toroama, signing the Joint Supervisory Body (JSB) Meeting Joint Resolution at the APEC Haus, Port Moresby after their meeting. (photo: PM’s Media). Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is calling on all Members of Parliament to give fair consideration to Bougainville Leadership’s aspirations … Read more

Wednesday 15 May 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Friday,10  May  2024, lauded the National Airports Corporation (NAC) and the Civil Aviation Development Investment Project (CADIP) for their significant role in constructing the new K76.8 million Gurney Airport in Alotau, Milne Bay Province. Mr Marape expressed his commendations during the groundbreaking ceremony held in … Read more

Wednesday 15 May 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has been  invited to participate in this year’s United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) Summit of the Future. UN Resident Coordinator in PNG, Mr Richard Howard, hand-delivered the letter by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to  PM  Marape on Monday  13May, 2024, while  informing him PNG is being … Read more

Tuesday 14 May 2024 Air Niugini’s third Boeing 737 aircraft, PX Bravo parked at Jackson’s International airport, Port Moresby. Air Niugini has announced the arrival of its third Boeing 737 aircraft into Port Moresby on Sunday 12 May 2024.  Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gary Seddon said the Air Niugini fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft … Read more

 Tuesday 14 May 2024 Papua New Guinea Officials (right)  led by Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, and New Zealand Officials (left),  headed by NZ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Winston Peters,  during the Bilateral Meeting on Monday 13 May  2024, in Port Moresby. Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko  and New … Read more

Tuesday 14 May 2024 L-R: New Zealand Minister for Climate Change Hon. Simon Watts, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Winston Peters, Prime Minister & Minister for Treasury Hon. James Marape, New Zealand Minister for Health and Pacific Peoples Hon. Dr. Shane Reti and Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Justin … Read more

Monday 13 May 2024 Minister Assisting Prime Minister, Ian Ling-Stuckey  meeting with AIIB President Jin in Beijing, China. Papua New Guinea today joined the Asia Infrastructure  Investment Bank (AIIB) of Beijing, and is among 109 members covering 81 percent of the world’s population and 65 percent  of the global economy. Minister Assisting the Prime Minister … Read more