Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says improved road connectivity, tourism investment and major resource projects are positioning Kikori for a new era of economic growth. Speaking at the opening of the Kikori Heritage Hotel today (Friday, 11 September 2026), Prime Minister Marape said the development demonstrated how infrastructure could transform previously isolated parts of Papua…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has appealed for calm and restraint in Bougainville amid tensions surrounding Panguna, urging landowners and communities with grievances to reject violence and work through the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and established processes to resolve their differences. Prime Minister Marape said Bougainville had already paid an enormous price through conflict and…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape yesterday officially opened the newly upgraded Waghi Bridge on the Highlands Highway, saying it is proof that the Government’s Connect PNG program is delivering real benefits to people, agriculture and rural communities. Addressing thousands of people from Jiwaka and Western Highlands provinces, the Prime Minister said the bridge replaces an…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape tonight announced major upgrades to the Highlands Highway, including the commissioning of the BCW3-16 Bridges project in the Queens Park area of Mount Hagen, as part of the Government’s Connect PNG program and the broader Sustainable Highlands Highway Investment Program (SHHIP) Tranche 2. Addressing a large crowd in Mount Hagen…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed major progress on the Papua LNG Project, saying revised arrangements have strengthened Papua New Guinea’s benefits while providing greater certainty towards a Final Investment Decision (FID) by December 15, 2026. Prime Minister Marape said Papua LNG represents an estimated K60 billion in foreign direct investment into Papua New…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea’s infrastructure boom must be matched by equal investment in education to secure the nation’s next 50 years. Speaking at the University of Goroka last night, PM Marape linked the Government’s Connect PNG Trans-National Highway program to the urgent task of connecting every child to quality learning.…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape says Papua New Guinea’s future will be built on our people, agriculture and connected communities, telling residents in Kundiawa town that sustained investment in roads and bridges is opening the way for farmers and small businesses. Speaking during a stop on the Government’s national road journey through the Highlands, PM…

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It is my privilege to stand before you today in Papua New Guinea’s 51st Jubilee year to mark a defining milestone in our national administrative journey. Today, we celebrate not just a contract signing, but a vital leap forward in how the independent nation of Papua New Guinea governs, manages, and accounts for the public…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape tonight officially commissioned the University of Goroka’s new K130 million Central Administration Building and Humilaveka Student Forum Square, describing the investment as a major statement of the Government’s commitment to quality education as Papua New Guinea enters its next 50 years. Speaking at UOG, Prime Minister Marape said investment in…

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape tonight called on Eastern Highlanders to turn the Government’s multi- billion-kina investment in the Highlands Highway into increased coffee production, businesses, jobs and household incomes. Speaking at Bena, where he commissioned the new K20.2 million Bena Bridge and launched the Goroka Four- Lane Road Project towards Korofeigu, Prime Minister Marape…

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