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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape’s Historic Address to the Australian Parliament – Guest of Government Visit – Australia  7 – 9 February 2024 Thursday 8 February 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape delivers a profound and moving “Thankyou Australia” Speech to the Australian Parliament in Canberra, at 9 am this morning, Thursday 8 February 2024. … Read more

Prime Minister Marape arrives in Canberra   for his Guest of Government Visit

 Thursday 8  February 2024 Serena Williams (right) of Ngunnawal People, traditional custodians of ACT receiving a gift from Prime Minister Marape, after welcoming PM and his delegates at the Reconciliation Place. Prime Minister Hon James Marape in  press conference in Port Moresby before departing for Canberra on Wednesday (7 February),  informed the media that his … Read more

Minister Tkatchenko meets with Australian Government Ministers ahead of PM Marape’s Visit to Australia

Tuesday 6 February 2024 (l-r) Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy, PNG Minister for  Foreign Affairs, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko and Senator  Penny Wong, Minister of Foreign Affairs.   Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko met with Australian Cabinet Ministers, to discuss Prime Minister James Marape’s Guest of Government visit to … Read more

Papua New Guinea, New Zealand share deep bilateral relationship – says Tkatchenko

Sunday 4 February 2024 Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, says Papua New Guinea and New Zealand share and value deep rich cultures and traditions. Speaking at the 184th New Zealand National Day (Waitangi Day) celebrations, Minister Tkatchenko said the bilateral relationship of both nations continued to be strengthened since its establishment 48 years ago. … Read more

Prime Minister Marape to Strengthen PNG-Australia Relations with Historic Visit

Sunday 4 February 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is set to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia , when he  visits Australia this week. As a guest of the Australian Government, his visit will commence on February 7, 2024, leading to a series of diplomatic engagements aimed at reinforcing bilateral … Read more

Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands commit to strengthening diplomatic relations

Sunday 4 January 2024 Papua New Guinea is committed to working  with its closest Melanesian neighbour Solomon Islands, to move forward outstanding bilateral agreements, and to further strengthen diplomatic relations, Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko says. Minister Tkatchenko made his remarks in his  recent meeting with  Solomon Islands High Commissioner  to PNG, H.E. William … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Praises Bogia MP Naguri for Dedicated Service

Friday 2  February 2024 Prime Minister James Marape and Member for Bogia Robert Naguri (left) with his DDA team. (photo credit: PM’s Media). Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended Bogia MP Hon. Robert Naguri for his dedication to his constituents.  The commendation followed a constructive meeting with Mr. Naguri and the Bogia District Development … Read more

National Government to take full responsibility  of  Wau- Bulolo Highway under Connect PNG

Friday 2 February 2024 The National Government, through the Department of Works and Highways, will take full responsibility of the ‘deplorable’ Wau- Bulolo Highway, which means it will be fully funded under Connect PNG program. Minister for Works and Highways Hon. Solan Mirisim made these remarks when he visited the highway yesterday (1 February 2024), … Read more

Deputy Prime Minister Rosso confirms CMO Hulahau’s resignation

Friday 2  February 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Immigration, Hon. John Rosso. The Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Lands, Physical Planning and Immigration, Hon. John Rosso, has confirmed the resignation of Chief Migration Officer, Mr. Stanis Hulahau, effective 30 January 2024. The  PNG Immigration and Citizenship Services Authority … Read more

PM Marape tasks four Ministers and Departmental Heads to draft immediate intervention plan to address youth issues

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has tasked four ministers and their respective department secretaries  to immediately devise an implementable plan to begin mobilising the youth of the country. Prime Minister has directed that this plan be drafted and be ready for launch by the end of February  with a submission to … Read more