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

Prime Minister Marape Vows Police Discipline Reform

Tuesday 13 February, 2024 Prime Minister Hon James Marape  in Parliament. (picture credit: Parliament Media). Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape   told Parliament that  the ‘Black Wednesday”  chaos, resulted from police pay disputes, not military involvement. He was responding to questions without notice in Parliament,  from the Member for Moresby North East, John Kaupa, … Read more

Cabinet to deliberate on assistance package for businesses affected in January 10 Riots, PM reveals K480 million loss

Tuesday 13  February 2024 Cabinet is set to decide this week on the assistance package for businesses affected in the riots of 10 January this year. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape revealed this as he provided an update on measures the Government is putting in place to address the effects of the Port Moresby riots, … Read more

Minister Tkatchenko meets  Japan’s Foreign Minister at PALM  Meeting, Fiji

Tuesday 13 February 2024 Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko (right) and Japan’s Minster for Foreign Affairs, Hon.  Yoko Kamikawa, (left) displaying their   gifts. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, congratulated Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Co-Chair of the 5th Pacific Leaders Meeting (PALM) Ministerial Interim Meeting (MIM), Hon.  Yoko Kamikawa on her appointment, adding, he … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Outlines Agenda for Upcoming Parliamentary Session

Monday 12 February 2024 The upcoming February session of Parliament, which commences tomorrow (Tuesday 13 February), is set to address a substantial agenda of Government Business.  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape  in outlining  this today,  said the  announcement comes amid widespread discussions of a potential no-confidence vote against his leadership.  Prime Minister Marape previewed the … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Addresses No-Confidence Vote as Parliament Resumes

Monday 12 February 2024  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today expressed the government’s stance on the potential no-confidence vote against his leadership, as the National Parliament is set to reconvene tomorrow. Emphasising respect for the democratic process, he, however, criticised what he termed “frivolous and opportunistic” attempts to undermine his administration.  Prime Minister Marape highlighted … Read more