Prime Minister James Marape

TotalEnergies chairman and chief executive officer, Patrick Pouyanné affirmed his commitment when meeting Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on the weekend.

They met to discuss the status of the Papua LNG project.

Prime Minister Marape is expected to meet with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyanne, where he will be briefed on the status of the project development.

In this meeting, the Prime Minister will express his concern about the slow progress of Papua LNG, and get firsthand information directly from Mr Pouyanne on the progress of the project for PNG.

Among the graduates were 51 postgraduates and 721 undergraduates, all of whom were honoured for their dedication and hard work. The ceremony was graced by the presence of Prime Minister James Marape, who joined the graduates, their families, and the University Council in commemorating the occasion.

Marape announced this through a media statement Wednesday evening.

“This is in response to incursions by illegal miners into the SML area,” he said.

In highlighting the gravity of the situation, he stated:

“This endangers both the lives of illegal miners as well as the mine workers. Last week has seen an extraordinary increase of illegal miners encroaching into the mine area and uncontrolled movement of people amidst many tribal disputes.”

Marape said the decision for a military-police call out stems from a cabinet meeting today.

Palmer paid a courtesy call on PM Marape at his office at the Sir Manasupe Haus to update him on his visit to the country, which is primarily to Newmont’s mining sites to “understand the operations better” in line with the company’s new plans for 2024 going forward.   

The Simbu Provincial Disaster Office presented, to the Prime Minister, an initial assessment of the disaster and what needs to be restored.

Prime Minister Marape made an aerial inspection of areas affected by flooding and landslips caused by heavy rains in Simbu Province and other parts of the country yesterday, 1st April 2024.

In a recent address to the business community during the annual Back-to-Business Breakfast sponsored by Kina Bank in Port Moresby. 

The Prime Minister's speech comes in the wake of the events of January 10, 2024, and other challenges the business community may have encountered.

"Thank you for all you have done to our economy this far, and I also want to apologise, not just for the events of January this year, but any downside," Prime Minister Marape said.

His statement comes amidst widespread discussion of a potential no confidence vote against his leadership.

Marape previewed the session's workload, indicating that over 30 matters are on the list for deliberation.

“These legislative efforts underscore the Government’s commitment to addressing critical issues facing the nation, bolstering its legal infrastructure, and shaping the country's future direction in alignment with its cultural and societal values,” he said.

The occasion underscored the enduring cultural, historical, and geographical ties that bind the two nations.

The dialogue reaffirmed the commitment to the Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership, emphasising shared values and mutual cooperation in various domains, including security, climate change, and infrastructure development.

Marape's speech resonated with themes of gratitude, cooperation, and shared history, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations.

He commenced his address by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land and expressing sincere appreciation for the warm reception extended to him and his delegation. He delved into the intertwined history of Australia and Papua New Guinea, highlighting Australia's pivotal role in PNG's journey to independence in 1975.