Prime Minister Hon. James Marape expressed his appreciation today for the successful signing of a pioneering agreement between Credit Guarantee Corporation Ltd (CGC) and 10 prominent financial institutions in Papua New Guinea. The agreement is strategically designed to provide vital credit guarantees aimed at bolstering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country. The Prime…

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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). Prime Minister Marape expressed his appreciation, stating, “I commend Dr. Tom, who is one of our hard-working ministers, for diligently working towards making the PNGNCC a…

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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 discussions revolved around various…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today underscored the government’s commitment to delivering development for the people of Papua New Guinea, 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. “My government is now into its second year in office,…

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Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape today expressed his commitment to thoroughly investigate key issues affecting the country in his capacity as Treasurer. The Prime Minister officially assumed the role of Treasurer following a Cabinet reshuffle announced last Thursday, succeeding Hon. Ian Ling-Stuckey. The Prime Minister looks forward to a comprehensive review that aligns…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today  pledged the Government’s commitment to transform Port Moresby into a “safer, better city for all of us.” Addressing the media during a press conference held this afternoon, the Prime Minister, flanked by members of the ruling Pangu Pati and major coalition partners, emphasised the collective resolve to rejuvenate the…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced today the historic appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Genia as the first woman Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG). Ms. Genia, who has been serving as the Acting Governor of BPNG since January 2023, was officially appointed by the National Executive Council (NEC). “I am pleased to…

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Investigations are underway into the contributing factors and the breakdown in security measures leading to significant civil unrest in Port Moresby on 10th January 2024. A five-member investigative team began its work on 11th January at the direction of the National Executive Council, under the leadership of the Chief Secretary to Government, Ivan Pomaleu, and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape stated today that public servants nationwide, who collectively lost K7.3 million in payroll deductions last week, will be refunded in the next pay run scheduled for the following week. He reassured public servants that, after the upcoming pay run, everything will return to normal. Prime Minister Marape made this announcement…

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In response to the infamous events in Port Moresby last Wednesday, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape is initiating a restructure of the Cabinet. He revealed today that a Cabinet reshuffle is imminent this week. “The issues concerning the economy and the functionality of key state agencies, including Treasury, Finance, and Planning, have been heard loud…

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