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Papua New Guinea Mourns Passing of Sir Soekandar
Monday 12 August 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea to the family, friends, and business associates of the esteemed businessman, Sir Soekandar Tjandra, who passed away in Singapore on Friday 9 August 2024. “On behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea, … Read more
Marape congratulates PNG CORE for successfully hosting Resource Week Program
Friday, 5 July 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has congratulated the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) for successfully hosting a ‘resource week’ that saw stakeholders in the mining and petroleum sectors meet to discuss industry matters. The Prime Minister was speaking at the resource week closing gala dinner at … Read more
Prime Minister Marape commends President Widodo for strengthening PNG-Indonesia Relations during his term
Monday, 15 July 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Joko Widodo taken before the Leaders’ Dialogue today. (photo credit: Muchlis Jr – Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden). Jakarta, Indonesia: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended President Joko Widodo for fostering bilateral relations with the people and government … Read more
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
Finance hands over APEC Haus to National Events Secretariat
Friday 19 April 2024 The National Executive Council (NEC) has made a decision to transfer the management and operations of the APEC Haus to the National Events Secretariat under the Department of Prime Minister & National Executive Council. This arrangement was in consultation with the Minister for Finance, Hon. Rainbo Paita, and the Department of … 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