The Chairman of the National Security Advisory Council and Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu has thanked the Police Commissioner, David Manning, for his directive to Puma Energy and the Bank of Papua New Guinea to ensure that fuel can continue to be supplied to fuel users throughout the country. These includes both automobile and…

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The first step towards reopening of the new Porgera Mine has started today following a Security Forum where leaders and security forces appealed to warring tribes surrounding the mine to stop their tribal conflicts, which affects the mine, businesses and the Porgera Valley. “The National Government is working day and night to ensure the mine…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape emphasised the potential of rugby league as a potent “unifying force” for Papua New Guinea during his address at the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) Bid Corporate dinner in Port Moresby on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. The event took place as PNG seeks to secure its position as the 18th…

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President and CEO of Barrick Gold Corporation, Mark Bristow, has on Monday (17.07.23) met with Prime Minister Hon. James Marape to discuss recent progress and the status of the matters remaining to be completed in anticipation of the reopening of Porgera Mine. Prime Minister Marape welcomed Mr Bristow’s statement that Barrick was committed to PNG…

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Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Hon. James Marape, announced today that the President of France, H.E. Emmanuel Macron, will undertake a one-day visit to Papua New Guinea on Friday, July 28, 2023. Prime Minister Marape extended the invitation to President Macron during a meeting held in Port Moresby on June 5, 2023, with Mr.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a directive stating that all fisheries catches must be processed in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for export, rather than being sent overseas. This directive follows the signing of a memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) between RD Fishing Group (RDFG) of the Philippines and the PNG Government on Friday, July 14, 2023.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has expressed his appreciation to the Department of Works and Highways for their outstanding efforts in nearing the completion of the Trans-National Highway Corridor Missing Link between Aseki in Morobe and Epo in Gulf. Prime Minister Marape commended the dedicated teams of the Department of Works and Highways for their…

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Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu informed participants of the High Level Seminar Workshop on Connect Papua New Guinea that projects under the program are designed to improve connectivity to our people in rural areas. In his closing remarks, Chief Secretary Pomaleu said access to quality basic services for our more than 1,000,000 people living…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his enthusiasm today, describing the signing of a memorandum-of-understanding (MOU) between RD Fishing Group (RDFG) of the Philippines and the Papua New Guinea Government as a “historic milestone for the country.” The MOU was signed during a ceremony by RDFG, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH),…

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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his support for the newly formed Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) today, heralding it as a significant milestone in the fight against corruption. The commission gained momentum with the recent arrival of three highly qualified and experienced ICAC Commissioners. Recognising the devastating impact…

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