PM James Marape News Page, Malolo Estate, Port Moresby (2025)

02/05/2025

As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced significant ministerial changes, appointing Kairuku MP Hon. Peter Isoaimo as the new Minister for Energy. The announcement was made during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House on Friday, 2 May 2025.

Minister Isoaimo replaces Kerema MP Hon. Thomas Opa, who becomes the new Minister for Finance. Outgoing Finance Minister Hon. Miki Kaeok retains the Transport portfolio. Prime Minister Marape described Mr Isoaimo as a humble, loyal, and experienced leader, well-positioned to steer PNG’s energy agenda during this crucial period of economic growth.

This reshuffle restores Central Province’s Cabinet representation and aligns with the government’s focus on energy, LNG, and agricultural development in the region. PM Marape reaffirmed that the changes reflect merit, regional balance, and performance as PNG prepares for its 2025 National Budget and milestone 50th anniversary.

Minister Isoaimo expressed humility and gratitude, pledging full support to the Marape-Rosso Government and its national development goals.

📍 Location: Government House, Port Moresby
📅 Date: Friday, 2 May 2025

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As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced significant ministerial changes, appointing Kairuku MP Hon...

01/05/2025

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape speaks directly to University of Goroka (UOG) students in a powerful and wide-ranging address on Thursday, 1st May 2025. In this in-depth session, he responds to a six-point student petition covering the Anti-Terrorism Act 2024, Section 145 amendments, corruption allegations, the reinstatement of Task Force Sweep, the Reserved Business List, and the quality of PNG’s healthcare system.

🎓 Highlights:

Assurance of review and reform of the Anti-Terrorism Act

Explanation of the Section 145 grace period and vote of no confidence

Progress on ICAC and fighting corruption

Commitment to economic empowerment for Papua New Guineans

Major health infrastructure upgrades to reduce overseas treatment

Support for teachers and HELP loan forgiveness for rural service

📢 “Let us work together—government and youth, leaders and citizens—to fix the basics and grow together.”

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape speaks directly to University of Goroka (UOG) students in a powerful and wide-ranging address on Thursday, 1st May 2025. In...

30/04/2025

As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape launches the National Law and Justice Sector Policy 2025–2035 — a powerful 10-year blueprint to uphold democracy, protect the rule of law, and deliver equal justice for all citizens.

In this speech delivered at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, PM Marape calls for a renewed national commitment to the Constitution, judicial reform, and inclusive justice. He pays tribute to PNG’s founding fathers, outlines bold reforms in policing and courts, and urges every Papua New Guinean to respect the law as the foundation of nation-building.

📌 Highlights include:
– The need for one common rule book ⚖️
– Strengthening judicial systems and village courts
– Modernising police and correctional services
– A call to all citizens to uphold the law

➡️ Watch now and hear how this bold vision will guide PNG into the next 50 years of justice and equality.

As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape launches the National Law and Justice Sector Policy 2025–2035 — a p...

22/04/2025

Port Moresby, Tuesday, 22 April 2025 – A high-level delegation from Papua New Guinea departed for China today to visit PNG students studying under the Government’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme at Three Gorges University and to strengthen bilateral cooperation in education and technical training.

The STEM programme is a flagship initiative of Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, aimed at building a future generation of Papua New Guinean scientists, engineers, and innovators to drive national development. The programme is part of the Government’s long-term strategy to invest in human capital and equip young people with globally competitive skills.

Leading the delegation is Minister for Education Hon. Lucas Dekena, accompanied by Secretary for Education Dr Uke Kombra and Edevu Hydro Power founder Mr Allan Guo, a prominent supporter of the programme. The visit has been organised by Mr Guo, who has played a central role in forging partnerships between PNG and Chinese academic institutions. Also travelling is Dr Clement Waine, an experienced education leader and adviser to the government.

Port Moresby, Tuesday, 22 April 2025 – A high-level delegation from Papua New Guinea departed for China today to visit PNG students studying under the Government’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programme at Three Gorges University and to strengthen bilateral cooperation...

18/04/2025

Bereina Station, Central Province | Thursday 17 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today led a ground-breaking ceremony at Bereina Station to officially launch the major redevelopment of the Hiritano Highway, a key national infrastructure project that will link Port Moresby to Kerema and unlock the economic potential of Papua New Guinea’s southern corridor.

The ceremony, organised by the Department of Works & Highways, brought together national leaders, provincial governors, district members, traditional leaders, and the people of Central and Gulf provinces to witness the commencement of this transformative road infrastructure project. The upgrade is part of the Southern Corridor (Hiritano Highway NR001) Major Works Contract, under the broader Connect PNG programme, which dedicates 5.6% of the national budget annually towards infrastructure connectivity.

Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Marape described the Hiritano Highway as “one of the most economically significant roads in the country,” noting that its completion would directly stimulate growth in agriculture, fisheries, tourism, forestry, and industrial development in the region.
“We are not just rehabilitating a road; we are opening an economic corridor that will transform the lives of thousands of people from Central, Gulf and neighbouring provinces,” Prime Minister Marape said.

“This highway will not only link communities but also generate real income opportunities for our people.”

The Prime Minister reaffirmed that his government would allocate K300–K400 million for the full rehabilitation of the highway and committed to ensuring the project is completed with urgency.

Bereina Station, Central Province | Thursday 17 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today led a ground-breaking ceremony at Bereina Station to officially launch the major redevelopment of the Hiritano Highway, a key national infrastructure project that will link Port Moresby to Kerema an...

18/04/2025

📍 Bereina, Central Province | Friday, April 17, 2025

As Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 celebrates 50 years of Independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape delivered a powerful and emotional speech at Bereina, Central Province, marking a milestone moment in the reconstruction of the historic Hiritano Highway.

In this address, the Prime Minister called for unity, productivity, and a return to land-based economic empowerment—urging the people of Central and Gulf provinces to take ownership of the economic future by investing in agriculture, tourism, and livestock. He paid tribute to local leaders including Hon. Peter Isoaimo, Governor Rufina Peter, and Governor Chris Haiveta for their unwavering commitment to the region’s development.

The Hiritano Highway is being positioned not just as a transport route, but as a catalyst for economic transformation—connecting communities, stimulating trade, and unlocking the potential of underdeveloped regions.

📌 Highlights:

K300 million investment into Hiritano Highway rehabilitation

Call to action for commercial agriculture, tourism, and land registration

PM Marape’s inspirational Easter message: “Carry the Cross” for your country

K5 million commitment to Kairuku District for land planning and development

Historical reflection and tribute to the legacy of past leaders

🎥 Witness the vision of a Prime Minister driving economic change from the ground up.

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📍 Bereina, Central Province | Friday, April 17, 2025As Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 celebrates 50 years of Independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape delivered...

12/04/2025

As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape delivers a rousing national call from Lae — urging every citizen, especially the youth, to embrace agriculture as the foundation of our economic transformation.

In this stirring closing address at the 2025 National Agriculture Industry Public–Private Sector Partnership Conference on Friday, April 11, 2025, Prime Minister Marape outlines a powerful vision for PNG: a self-reliant nation built on the strength of its people, its land, and its spirit of enterprise.

🌿 In this video, discover how PNG is:

Restructuring its agriculture sector with four dedicated ministries

Opening up access to global markets through China and Singapore

Investing in roads, ports, and connectivity under the Connect PNG programme

Launching a new national bank to empower rural farmers and entrepreneurs

Incentivising investment through the 2025 Income Tax Act

Placing village court magistrates on payroll to strengthen local governance

Inspiring a new generation to lead the agriculture revolution

📣 “The land is your factory,” says PM Marape. “You don’t need to wait for a job in an office.”

This is more than a speech — it is a declaration of intent to build a stronger, fairer, and more food-secure PNG.

🎥 Watch, share, and be part of a national movement to reclaim our future from the ground up.

As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape delivers a rousing national call from Lae — urging every citizen, e...

07/04/2025

As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape delivers an inspiring call to action at the National Agriculture Industry Public–Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae.

🌾 Prime Minister Marape outlines a bold vision to move one million households from subsistence into commercial agriculture, leveraging PNG’s land, people, and partnerships to build a stronger, self-reliant economy.

🛠️ He calls on all stakeholders—provincial governments, landowners, businesses, and international partners—to turn policy into productivity, and to take full advantage of incentives in the Income Tax Act to drive rural investment.

💬 “Let’s not just talk. Let’s plant, harvest, process, and export. Let agriculture be our legacy at 50 and our foundation for the next 50,” says Prime Minister Marape.

🚜 This is more than a speech—it’s a national vision. Watch and be inspired to be part of PNG’s agricultural transformation.

As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, Prime Minister Hon. James Marape delivers an inspiring call to action at the National Agriculture In...

07/04/2025

Lae, Morobe Province, Monday 7 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today issued a powerful call to action for Papua New Guinea to transform its agriculture sector through unified public-private partnerships, during the official opening of the National Agriculture Industry Public–Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae.

The five-day conference, which runs from 7–11 April 2025, brings together government officials, provincial leaders, industry executives, landowner representatives, international development partners, and financial institutions. Under the theme “Achieving Our Goals: Public and Private Sector Partnerships to Leverage Investment, Land, and Resources for Implementing the NASP 2024–2033”, the conference aims to accelerate the implementation of PNG’s National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024–2033.

In his address, Prime Minister Marape said agriculture is no longer just a sector—it is the foundation for national survival, self-reliance, and long-term prosperity.

Lae, Morobe Province, Monday 7 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today issued a powerful call to action for Papua New Guinea to transform its agriculture sector through unified public-private partnerships, during the official opening of the National Agriculture Industry Public–Privat...

07/04/2025

LAE, Monday 7 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced a landmark national agricultural credit scheme aimed at empowering Papua New Guinean farmers, agribusinesses, and provincial governments to drive commercial production and long-term economic growth.
He made the announcement after officially opening the National Agriculture Industry Public–Private Sector Partnership Conference in Lae.

The conference, jointly organised by the Department of Agriculture and the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC), brings together key stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society to strengthen partnerships in transforming the agriculture sector into a commercially competitive industry that supports PNG’s economic future.

Prime Minister Marape described the new credit scheme as part of his Government’s vision to move the nation away from over-reliance on the extractive sector and toward a productive, agriculture-led economy.
“We are rolling out the largest and most strategic targeted credit facility ever seen in this country to support agriculture, food production, and value-added exports,” Prime Minister Marape said.

The Prime Minister highlighted that this programme is designed to:
* Replace over K2 billion worth of annual food imports, including rice, dairy, and processed goods.
* Empower one million farming families to generate household income through crops such as coffee, cocoa, copra, oil palm, balsa, fresh produce, and livestock.
* Create direct and indirect jobs across transport, logistics, extension services, and agro-processing.
* Boost domestic production for both national consumption and export markets in Asia and the Pacific, tapping into over 4 billion consumers just one flight away.
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“If one million families each earn K10,000 annually through agriculture, that’s K10 billion circulating in our economy every year. This is how we build a sustainable K200 billion economy – not just through oil and gas, but by empowering our people to produce and prosper,” he said.

LAE, Monday 7 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced a landmark national agricultural credit scheme aimed at empowering Papua New Guinean farmers, agribusinesses, and provincial governments to drive commercial production and long-term economic growth. He made the announcemen...

02/04/2025

Port Moresby, 2 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today delivered a powerful keynote address at the 2025 National Development Forum, hosted by the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC), where he laid out a bold vision for strengthening the rule of law and redefining national governance ahead of Papua New Guinea’s 50th year of Independence.

Held at APEC Haus, Port Moresby, under the theme “Strengthening the Rule of Law: A Roadmap for the Future Generation (1975–2025),” the forum brings together government, civil society, development partners, churches, academia, and the private sector for a critical national dialogue on PNG’s development trajectory.

Prime Minister Marape opened his remarks by honouring CIMC’s tireless work since 1998 in creating a space for meaningful public discourse.

Port Moresby, 2 April 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today delivered a powerful keynote address at the 2025 National Development Forum, hosted by the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC), where he laid out a bold vision for strengthening the rule of law and redefining...

02/04/2025

As Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th Independence anniversary on 16 September 2025, Prime Minister James Marape delivers a powerful call for national reflection and action.

Speaking today at the 2025 National Development Forum, hosted by the CIMC at APEC Haus, Port Moresby, the Prime Minister outlines five key reform priorities to guide PNG into its next 50 years:

1.Education Reform – Instilling values and lawfulness from early childhood

2. Judicial Independence – Safeguarding justice from political interference

3. Anti-Corruption Measures – Strengthening ICAC to hold the powerful to account

4. Community Responsibility – Promoting lawful living as a patriotic duty

5. Legislative Modernisation – Updating outdated laws and embracing digital governance

"Let’s not just talk. Let’s act." — Prime Minister Marape

This address is a defining moment as PNG prepares for its golden jubilee. Watch and reflect on how we can each contribute to building a stronger, safer, and more just Papua New Guinea.

As Papua New Guinea approaches its 50th Independence anniversary on 16 September 2025, Prime Minister James Marape delivers a powerful call for national refl...

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