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
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
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
Wednesday 24 January 2024 The 14 days State of Emergency declared in Papua New Guinea’s capital city Port Moresby will end at 11.59pm tonight. The State of Emergency was declared by Prime Minister James Marape on Friday 12 January, 2024, following civil unrest, widespread looting and burning down of major shops on 10 January, which … Read more
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
Wednesday 24 January, 2024 Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, has issued a statement confirming that Pay 2, 2024 will correct any deduction of Pay 1, 2024, as a result of the non-configuration of the income tax threshold of K20,000. “In Pay 2, officers affected by the now permanent income tax threshold of K20,000 should … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended Health Minister Hon. Dr. Lino Tom for his unwavering commitment towards the realisation of the Papua New Guinea National Cancer Centre (PNGNCC). Funded by the National Government since 2022 with a total allocation of K105 million, the PNGNCC is set to become operational in … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, has moved to immediately address the task and challenges that lay ahead for the Department of Foreign Affairs, moving forward. Minister Tkatchenko who was reinstated last Thursday 18 January, while thanking the Prime Minister and Government for the confidence of his reappointment, outlined a priority … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has issued a directive to the Department of Labor and Employment, emphasising the urgent need to address the longstanding minimum wage issue. The directive comes in the wake of a meeting between Prime Minister Marape and Labor and Employment Minister, Hon. Kessy Sawang, where … Read more
Sunday 21 January 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today underscored government’s commitment to delivering development for Papua New Guineans, emphasising the responsibility of the six newly-appointed ministers and those reshuffled. The Prime Minister made the six new ministerial appointments and reshuffled Cabinet last Thursday 18 January. “My government is now into its second year in … Read more
