Department of Prime Minister & NEC

23/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗛𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has completed a visit to some of the most remote and severely affected island communities in Milne Bay Province following the devastation caused by Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Maila, describing the experience as “deeply moving” and reaffirming the Government’s commitment to immediate relief and long-term recovery.

Prime Minister Marape travelled from Alotau to Misima, Rossel Island, Woodlark Island, and the easternmost atoll of Budi Budi—identified as the epicentre of the disaster—where communities endured up to eight days of continuous cyclone impact.

“Budi Budi is a small atoll with about 120 homes, a primary school, and around 450 people. To witness the extent of damage after eight days under a Category 5 cyclone was sobering,” Prime Minister Marape said.

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-visits-cyclone-hit-islands-announces-immediate-relief-and-long-term-resilience-measures/

16/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐁𝐘 — Prime Minister Marape has issued further clarification on the Government’s response to global fuel supply pressures, assuring Papua New Guineans that decisive measures are already being taken to protect consumers, businesses, and the broader economy from imported inflation.

Prime Minister Marape said his Government had a proven record of steering the country through both domestic and international crises, and would once again act responsibly and lawfully to shield Papua New Guinea from the worst effects of the current global oil supply situation. He said the Government had successfully led the nation through the economic challenges inherited in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021, and subsequent global shocks arising from the Russia-Ukraine war and the conflict in the
Middle East. “Our Government has demonstrated time and again that we know how to respond in times of crisis,” Prime Minister Marape said.

Read more here: https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-clarifies-government-fuel-supply-intervention-assures-country-of-continued-price-stability/

16/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮-𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗡𝗚

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐛𝐲, 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐮𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚: Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has conveyed his heartfelt sympathies and reaffirmed the National Government’s full commitment to assisting Communities affected by the recent impacts of Cyclone Maila, particularly in Milne Bay Province and other affected parts of Papua New Guinea.

In a follow-up to earlier Statements, Prime Minister Marape said the Government is now intensifying its Response efforts as assessments continue across Provinces impacted by heavy rains, strong winds, and rising sea levels.

“My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected,” the Prime Minister said.
“We have asked all Provincial Governments and the Autonomous Bougainville Government to furnish Reports on the scale of the damage and the number of people affected, so we can coordinate our Response effectively.”

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-assures-support-for-cyclone-maila-affected-communities-across-png/

10/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Port Moresby | Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has intervened in the eviction situation affecting residents of Wildlife and nearby areas in Port Moresby, calling for an immediate humanitarian stay while the Government works on practical and long-term solutions.

Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape said a high-level meeting involving relevant State agencies, led by the Chief Secretary, had reviewed the matter and engaged directly with the developer.

The Prime Minister acknowledged that the developer holds valid land titles issued in 2012 and 2013, and has secured court orders since 2018 affirming their legal right to proceed with development.

“This is not a straightforward issue,” Prime Minister Marape said. “The developer has lawful titles and court-sanctioned orders. However, as a Government, we must balance the rule of law with our humanitarian responsibility to our people.”

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-intervenes-in-wildlife-evictions-seeks-humanitarian-stay-and-long-term-housing-solutions/

10/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝘀 𝗗𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲, 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Port Moresby | Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has confirmed that he will assume full responsibility for the Defence Ministry following the decision by Defence Minister Hon. Dr Billy Joseph to step aside, as the Government moves swiftly to investigate serious concerns surrounding recruitment processes at Murray Barracks.

Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape commended Hon. Dr Joseph for stepping aside voluntarily, describing it as an act of leadership and accountability in the national interest.

“I commend Hon. Dr Billy Joseph for taking this step in the interest of transparency and integrity. Leadership is about responsibility, and this decision allows a clear and independent process to take place,” Prime Minister Marape said.

The Prime Minister announced that he will take direct oversight of the Defence portfolio while Cabinet considers further advice on the matter. Hon. Dr Joseph will continue to serve in Cabinet in another capacity pending further decisions.

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-assumes-defence-portfolio-as-dr-billy-joseph-steps-aside-announces-independent-probe-into-recruitment-irregularities/

10/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗞𝟭 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a K1 billion fuel stabilisation package and the establishment of a high-level Cabinet committee to shield Papua New Guinea from the impact of escalating global fuel prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Speaking at a press conference today, Prime Minister Marape said the Government is acting decisively to protect households, businesses, and essential services from sharp international price increases.

“The world is facing extraordinary circumstances. International fuel prices have risen significantly — in some cases by as much as 70 to 80 per cent — due to instability abroad,” Prime Minister Marape said.

“As a responsible Government, we cannot allow these external shocks to be passed directly on to our people. That is why Cabinet has approved a K1 billion intervention to stabilise fuel prices in our country.”

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-announces-k1-billion-fuel-stabilisation-package-establishs-cabinet-committee-to-address-global-energy-crisis/

10/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a major Policy shift to address Papua New Guinea’s growing Urban challenges, with the restoration of a National Urbanisation Office to coordinate planning, settlement management, and sustainable city expansion across the country.

The announcement follows high-level deliberations held earlier today at Melanesian Haus, where Land, Housing, and Urbanisation were discussed as part of the Government’s broader Reset @ 50 Agenda.

Restoring a Central Urbanisation Authority

Prime Minister Marape said the re-establishment of the National Urbanisation Office will serve as a central coordinating body to bring together all stakeholders involved in urban development. “We are working to restore back the Urbanisation Office as a focal point to coordinate all this work in Urbanisation,” Prime Minister Marape stated.

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-moves-to-restore-national-urbanisation-office-to-tackle-settlement-growth-and-city-planning-challenges/

10/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲

Port Moresby | Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced a bold and transformative National Housing Strategy, placing the National Housing Corporation at the forefront of delivering secure, dignified, and lawful Home Ownership for Papua New Guineans.

This follows the high-level Government Meeting convened earlier today at Melanesian Haus, where urgent Housing and Land solutions were discussed in response to ongoing Eviction concerns and broader Urban Settlement challenges.

Prime Minister Marape also clarified the historical context surrounding current Eviction Issues, noting that many of these matters stem from legacy decisions made over a decade ago.

“Land Titles were issued about 10 to 15 years ago, around 2012 and 2013, and Court processes have been running since 2018 up to today. These are legacy issues now catching up—rightly or wrongly,” Prime Minister Marape stated.

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-unveils-transformational-housing-strategy-with-national-housing-corporation-at-centre/

09/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗡𝗚

Port Moresby | Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has outlined an ambitious national housing and land reform agenda aimed at transforming urban development and making land ownership more accessible for Papua New Guineans.

The Prime Minister acknowledged long-standing inefficiencies in the country’s land administration system and reaffirmed Government’s commitment to reform, building on policy directions introduced in 2020.

“Accessing land titles in this country should not feel like going to the moon and back. We are reforming this system to make it easier, faster, and fairer,” Prime Minister Marape said.

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Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has outlined an ambitious national housing and land reform agenda aimed at transforming urban development and making land ownership more accessible for Papua New Guineans.

09/04/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮 𝗘𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Port | Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced an urgent multi- agency stakeholder meeting to address the ongoing eviction concerns at the Erima– Wildlife area, signalling Government’s intent to intervene swiftly and responsibly.

The Prime Minister said he had only recently been informed of a private developer’s claim over land titles in the Erima area, reportedly supported by a legal firm, and had not been previously briefed on the matter.

“I have called for an immediate meeting tomorrow at 2pm with key stakeholders — including the Justice Department, Ministry of Lands, Police, NCD authorities, and the developer — to fully establish the facts and chart a responsible way forward,” Prime Minister Marape said.

Read more here:
https://www.pmnec.gov.pg/prime-minister-marape-calls-urgent-stakeholder-meeting-on-erima-evictions/

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced an urgent multi- agency stakeholder meeting to address the ongoing eviction concerns at the Erima– Wildlife area, signalling Government’s intent to intervene swiftly and responsibly.

03/04/2026

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape extends his heartfelt Easter greetings to all Papua New Guineans. In this time of reflection and renewal, he reminds citizens of the importance of faith, hope, and unity. As the country celebrates the resurrection of Christ, PM Marape wishes everyone a blessed and peaceful Easter.