Population Data is important as decisions made must be based on it and not on politics. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape made these remarks when he launched the 5th National Census at the Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. “When you participate in this count, you make it easier for those in … Read more
Monday, 1st April 2024 The Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, has confirmed that there is no extra public holiday for 02 April 2024. “As far as official records go, Tuesday 02 April 2024 is a normal working day,” he said. He became aware of a fake National Gazette that is circulating in the social … Read more
Monday 25 March 2024 Minister of Defence and also Minister responsible for National Disaster Center (NDC) Hon. Dr Billy Joseph confirmed today that the Government, with coordinated support from all stakeholder agencies and development partners, is responding appropriately to the natural disasters that has hit many parts of the country lately. The National Disaster Center … Read more
Monday 25 March 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is strongly urging all Government departments and public sector agencies to submit their annual reports by March 31, 2024, as required by law. At a meeting with heads of all public sector organisations last Thursday, (21 March), Prime Minister Marape emphasised the importance of elevating the … Read more
Tuesday 26 March 2024 Six Survivors of the sea voyage mishap are back in Papua New Guinea. The Department of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Bougainville Disaster & Emergency Directorate, National Disaster Centre (NDC), and National Coordination Office of Bougainville Affairs (NCOBA) is pleased to announce the successful repatriation of the six (6) survivors … Read more
Wednesday 27 March 2024 A collaboration initiative has been discussed and agreed between the Minister of Defence Hon. Dr. Billy Joseph and his Fijian counterpart Hon. Pio Tikoduadua at the margins of the 2nd Japan Pacific Islands Defence Dialogue in Tokyo. The agreed initiative involves training of PNGDF soldiers at the Black Rock UN training … Read more
Sunday 24 March 2024 Singapore: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has begun discussions with alternate global fuel traders to open up the market to properly secure the country’s energy supply needs. Prime Minister Marape is being accompanied at these meetings by Petroleum Minister, Hon. Jimmy Maladina. “We are in initial discussions with reputable global fuel … Read more
Sunday 24 March 2024 The National Execuitve Council has approved funding of K500 million as relief package for affected areas ravaged by natural disasters in parts of Papua New Guinea. “In announcing the decision, Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, said to facilitate this relief effort, funds will be drawn from a variety of sources including … Read more
Sunday 24 March 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, acknowledging Santos Ltd’s contributions to Papua New Guinea’s economic growth In a significant affirmation of the growing partnership between Papua New Guinea and Santos Ltd. in the hydrocarbon sector, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has praised the company for its substantial contributions to the nation’s economy … Read more
Sunday 24 March 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea can learn from countries like South Korea, in terms of quality Government service delivery and significantly improving living standards of citizens. Prime Minister Marape, upon emphasising the importance of quality delivery of leadership and service for the country to enable an efficient … Read more
