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

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

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

 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

Tuesday 6 February 2024 (l-r) Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Hon. Pat Conroy, PNG Minister for  Foreign Affairs, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko and Senator  Penny Wong, Minister of Foreign Affairs.   Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko met with Australian Cabinet Ministers, to discuss Prime Minister James Marape’s Guest of Government visit to … Read more

Sunday 4 February 2024 Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. Justin Tkatchenko, says Papua New Guinea and New Zealand share and value deep rich cultures and traditions. Speaking at the 184th New Zealand National Day (Waitangi Day) celebrations, Minister Tkatchenko said the bilateral relationship of both nations continued to be strengthened since its establishment 48 years ago. … Read more

Sunday 4 February 2024 Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is set to strengthen the longstanding relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia , when he  visits Australia this week. As a guest of the Australian Government, his visit will commence on February 7, 2024, leading to a series of diplomatic engagements aimed at reinforcing bilateral … Read more

Sunday 4 January 2024 Papua New Guinea is committed to working  with its closest Melanesian neighbour Solomon Islands, to move forward outstanding bilateral agreements, and to further strengthen diplomatic relations, Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. Justin Tkatchenko says. Minister Tkatchenko made his remarks in his  recent meeting with  Solomon Islands High Commissioner  to PNG, H.E. William … Read more

Friday 2  February 2024 Prime Minister James Marape and Member for Bogia Robert Naguri (left) with his DDA team. (photo credit: PM’s Media). Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today commended Bogia MP Hon. Robert Naguri for his dedication to his constituents.  The commendation followed a constructive meeting with Mr. Naguri and the Bogia District Development … Read more