PM Marape shares heartfelt Congratulatory Message with Australia on ‘Australia Day’

 Friday, 26 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has today congratulated the Government and the People of Australia on the celebration of their national day, the Australia Day, today 26 January Prime Minister Marape congratulated the country and its people for continuing to uphold democracy and its way of life, including a modern highly-successful … Read more

Minister Masiu urges citizens to be cautious online

Friday 26 January 2024 (l-r): RPNGC’s Officer in Charge of Cyber Crime Unit, Mr Lison Salle, Minister for ICT, Hon. Timothy Masiu, and Deputy Secretary for Policy, Flierl Shongol on NBC’s radio talk show program, yesterday.  Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Hon. Timothy Masiu, has urged citizens to tread cautiously online, following recent civil … Read more

PM Marape Pledges Improved Security, Business Support, Payroll Reform, Urges Responsible Online Behavior after SOE

Thursday 25 January, 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon.  James Marape today, outlined the path to recovery whilst highlighting key government objectives, after two weeks under a State of Emergency (SOE).,triggered   by unrest and  damaging  and looting of shopping centres   on Wednesday 10 January 2024. Mr Marape pledged government support to the business community affected in the … Read more

Kidney Dialysis Centre commissioned, a step toward kidney transplant program

Thursday 25 January 2024 In its ongoing commitment to providing specialised healthcare, the Port Moresby General Hospital achieved a significant milestone with the commissioning of its Kidney Dialysis Centre on Wednesday, 24 January 2024. This centre was made possible through funding by  the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), who funded K10 million in 2022 for this … Read more

Prime Minister Announces Commission of Inquiry  RPNGC  Operations

Thursday 25 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape,  has announced the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the entire operations of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary.  The announcement follows a crucial National Executive Council meeting held earlier  on Wednesday 24 January on the eve of the State of Emergency (SOE) lapsing at … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Urges BSP to Continue Supporting SMEs and Home Buyers

Thursday 25 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape  has urged  Bank South Pacific (BSP) to continue its vital support for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and home buyers through loan initiatives. Prime Minister Marape also expressed his appreciation for BSP’s commitment to providing low-interest loans to students, emphasising, “We want to help … Read more

BSP’s CEO Robinson Expresses Confidence in PNG’s Economic Future

 Thursday 25 January 2024  Bank South Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Mark Robinson, has expressed his enthusiasm for the economic potential of Papua New Guinea over the next decade.  Mr Robinson conveyed his confidence in the country’s trajectory to Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape, in a meeting held on Tuesday 23 January 2024. Prime … Read more

Marape describes Malaysia as a “Very Important” Bilateral Partner

Thursday 25 January 2024 In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape underscored the pivotal role of Malaysia as a “very important” bilateral partner for Papua New Guinea (PNG). In welcoming   the new Malaysian High Commissioner, to Papua New Guinea, H.E. Hamizan Hashim, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Prime Minister Marape … Read more

Government to review taxes imposed  on  Bank South Pacific  

Thursday 25 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer, James Marape has reassured   Bank South Pacific (BSP) that the government would review  taxes imposed on the bank, to promote economic growth in the  country . In a meeting  held on Tuesday, 23 January 2024, with BSP Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson and Chief Financial Officer Ronesh … Read more

Prime Minister addresses national fuel security with Bank South Pacific

Thursday 25  January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape emphasised the importance of preventing the national fuel security issue involving Puma Energy from escalating into a national security concern. The Prime Minister expressed these sentiments in  a meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, with Bank South Pacific (BSP) Chief Executive Officer, Mr … Read more