Papua New Guinea, Indonesia Pledge Closer Collaboration in ICT

Thursday 25 April, 2024 ICT Minister Hon Timothy Masiu presenting the Draft MoU for ICT Corporation & Development to counterpart, His Excellency Mr Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister for Communication and Informatics of Indonesia. The Minister for Information and Communications Technology Hon. Timothy Masiu, in a landmark bilateral meeting with the Minister for Communication and Informatics … Read more

PNG ICT Delegation Receives Warm Welcome at Indonesian Border

Thursday 25 April 2024 Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information Communications Technology (ICT), Hon Timothy Masiu, and his delegation were  warmly  welcomed at the Wutung/Skouw Border upon entering Indonesia earlier this week. Minister Masiu’s visit to Jakarta signifies a significant step in bilateral relations between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. He is leading his delegation … Read more

Prime Minister Marape Mandates Centralisation of Government Offices in Waigani, Port Moresby

Tuesday 12 March 2024 In a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance coordination among the three arms of Government, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has directed that all principal Government offices must be located within the Waigani area of Port Moresby. This directive aims to consolidate the Executive, Judiciary, and Legislature sectors for improved … 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

SPEECH BY PRIME MINISTER HON. JAMES MARAPE, MP,

TO THE NATIONAL PARLIAMENT OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA 08 FEBRUARY 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape addressing the Australian Parliament in Canberra this morning. (photo credit: ABC) Mr Speaker, The Honourable Prime Minister, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, President of the Senate, the Honourable Sue Lines, Honourable Members of Parliament, and The People of Australia I … Read more

RPNGC, PNGDF join Forces: PNGDF Personnel to be issued Special Constable to “exercise all Powers and authorities” of an RPNGC Officer during emergencies

Monday 29 January 2024 Police Commissioner David Manning (left) and Acting Defence Force Commander Commodore Philip Polewara during a press conference at Police Headquarters, Port Moresby. Police Commissioner David Manning has highlighted content of a key internal document signed today between Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force, regarding rules … 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

Prime Minister and Treasurer Marape Emphasises Teamwork at Budget Management Committee Meeting

Wednesday 24 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape underscored the significance of collaboration among key Government departments and agencies, when addressing a Budget Management Committee (BMC) meeting held in Port Moresby, on Tuesday (23 January), The focal departments and agencies involved in this collaborative effort include Treasury, Finance, National Planning, Prime Minister … Read more