Prime Minister Commends Milne Bay Leadership on K255 Million 2024 Budget

 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

Marape Calls for Strong Policy Alternatives from Opposition, Not “Smear Campaign”

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

Government Issues New Policy Directions for Special Economic Zones

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

Papua New Guinea, Japan Sign K23 million Grant Aid Project

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

Prime Minister Marape Secures Overwhelming 84-0 Support in Confidence Vote Amid Opposition Walkout

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

Prime Minister Marape refutes claims of impropriety in Connect PNG Contracts

 Wednesday 14 February 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has refuted outright claims made that he has business interest in companies involved in the Connect PNG Program. The Prime Minister was responding to claims raised by former prime minister and Member for Ialibu-Pangia Hon. Peter O’Neill who levelled a series of questions at him of … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Lauds K377 Million Budget for West New Britain’s Economic Growth

 Wednesday 14 February 2024. Governor Muthuvel presents the West New Britain Provincial Budget to Prime Minister James Marape, witnessed by Kandrian-Gloucester MP Hon. Joseph Lelang. (picture credit: PM’s Media)  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today welcomed the K377 million West New Britain Provincial Budget, stressing its importance as one of the most economically-important provinces of … Read more

Government to respond on “upfront” Tertiary Education Fees Concerns

Tuesday 13   February, 2024 Minister for Higher Education and Sports, Hon. Don Polye during the first session of Parliament, February 13, 2024 (picture: Parliament Media) Minister for Higher Education and Sports, Hon. Don Polye has assured Parliament that the government was committed to finding viable measures to support families grappling with the financial demands of … Read more