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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuesday 20 February 2024 Foreign Affairs Minister Justin Tkatchenko, participating at the 64th Birthday celebration of the Emperor of Japan on Monday, 19 February 2024. Papua New Guinea and Japan share a unique relationship going back into history and will continue to strengthen these diplomatic ties in many more years to come. Foreign Affairs Minister … Read more
Thursday 15 February 2024 Work on constructing important ‘missing link’ roads is more than halfway complete in Phase 1 of the Connect PNG Infrastructure Development Program. This covers over 350 kilometres of the 633 kilometres of new roads targeted in the first phase of the program, and includes seven roads breaking into new territory to … Read more
Thursday 15 February 2024 Members of Parliament today reaffirmed their confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, following an unanimous vote taken in Parliament, where 84 members voted in favor, while members of the Opposition walked out of the Chamber. The motion, introduced by the Leader of Government Business, Hon. Rainbo Paita, … Read more
