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

Papua New Guinea Stands with King Charles III Amid Cancer Treatment

Monday 12 February 2024  Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed Papua New Guinea’s solidarity with King Charles III, as the monarch begins his cancer treatment.  His remarks followed   the official announcement from Buckingham Palace earlier this week concerning the King’s health. “King Charles has a long and personal relationship with Papua New Guinea, hence, … Read more

News In Pictures….

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