Minister for Defence Dr Billy Joseph recently hosted by the Australian Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles for the 2025 Papua New Guinea-Australia Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Brisbane, Australia. The two Ministers reaffirmed the defence relationship as a key pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnersh...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has issued a strong call for urgent reforms in Papua New Guinea’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), emphasising the need for greater efficiency, self-sustainability, and improved service delivery. He made these remarks following a high-level meeting with State Enterprises Minister Hon. William Duma, Kumul Consolidated Holdin...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed the strong and enduring relationship between Papua New Guinea and Australia during a series of successful meetings in Sydney. Prime Minister Marape paid a courtesy visit to the Australian Governor-General, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, where they engaged in discussions on the deep histo...

On the afternoon of Friday, 21 February, 2025, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape held key discussions with Chairman of the Australian Rugby League Commission Peter V’landys in Sydney, Australia. This is part of a brief visit by Prime Minister Marape to Australia that is focused on reflecting upon PNG-Australia relations that go back to PNG Independence ...

Huris, Manmantinut in New Ireland Province is the final resting place of Papua New Guinea’s last living founding father, the late Right Sir Julius Chan, who was buried on Thursday, February 7. Amid news of his passing, leaders from across the country expressed their admiration and gratitude for Sir Julius Chan’s immense contributions during the ‘Nation...

Cricket Papua New Guinea’s (CPNG) national teams, the Barramundis and Lewas, alongside CEO Richard Done, coaching staff, and CPNG employees, proudly joined the NCD 50th Anniversary Celebration Launch and Walk in Port Moresby. Their participation highlighted the role of sports in uniting communities and shaping PNG’s history over the past five decades. ...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has provided assurances on the K1.4 billion (approximately A$580 million) loan from the Australian Government, stating that it is well within Papua New Guinea’s 2024 Budget framework and does not increase the country’s debt burden beyond planned fiscal targets. Speaking at the NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show launch, PM Mara...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as a key pillar in the fight against corruption. The Prime Minister emphasised that ICAC will be fully empowered with the necessary resources, legal backing, and institutional support to fulfill i...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening superannuation and voluntary savings for Papua New Guineans, announcing key reforms aimed at ensuring financial security for retirees. Speaking at the NASFUND FM100 Talkback Show launch on Monday, Prime Minister Marape emphasised the importance of saving for li...

Whilst there is potential for growth and opportunities within Papua New Guinea’s mineral petroleum and energy sectors, security challenges remain a cause for concern, particularly in certain regions of the country. This is according to the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), when presenting at the recent Business Council of P...

Papua New Guinea has reaffirmed its commitment to successfully hosting the 42nd Board Meeting of the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF), scheduled for the last week of June this year in Port Moresby. The GCF Board Meeting is expected to attract more than 300 international delegates, marking the first time the board will convene in the Pacific regi...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape recently addressed the annual Back to Business Breakfast, reaffirming his government’s commitment to economic growth, business sector stability, and national security as Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th anniversary of independence. In his fifth consecutive appearance at the prestigious event, organised by the PNG Bu...

Prime Minister James Marape on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, held a high-level meeting with senior officials from the World Bank, including Country Director for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands Stephen Ndegwa, PNG Country Manager Khwima Nthara, and Lead Economist for Education in East Asia and the Pacific Lars Sondergaard. Also in attendance were Tre...

Papua New Guinea has entered a week of national mourning following the peaceful passing of former Prime Minister Right Hon. Sir Julius Chan at the age of 85, the last standing of the founding fathers of the country.   The Chan family released a statement on Thursday 30 January, afternoon announcing the death of Sir Julius Chan at 12.30pm at his beloved...

To bring investors into the Yangoru-Saussia District, the Minister for International Trade and Investment, MP Hon. Richard Maru is cleaning up his district with the operation “Ston Brukim Ston” starting in February in line with the preparations for the 50th Independence anniversary of Papua New Guinea. The Minister said up to three investors are intere...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, met with U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Her Excellency Ann Marie Yastishock, in a comprehensive discussion that reinforced the growing partnership between Papua New Guinea and the United States. The meeting highlighted critical areas of cooperation, including security, environmental poli...