The prime minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea (Tok Pisin: Prai Minista bilong Papua Niugini) is Papua New Guinea's head of government, consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the National Parliament. The prime minister serves as the head of his party, the head of the coalition ...

The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, is Papua New Guinea's head of government. A person becomes Prime Minister by being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the National Parliament.

Feb 8, 2024 · SYDNEY (AP) — Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape on Thursday become the first Pacific leader to address Australia’s parliament, vowing “nothing will come in between our two countries.”

James Marape (born 24 April 1971) is a Papua New Guinean politician who has served as the prime minister of Papua New Guinea since May 2019. He has been a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of Tari-Pori Open in Hela Province in the New Guinea Highlands .

To provide strategic leadership in supporting the government of PNG in development, coordination and implementation of sound policies and programs, and effective governance that works for the benefit of the people.

Elected Prime Minister on 09/08/2022, 4th term in this Parliament. Achievements: Holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (1993), a Post Graduate Honors Degree in Environmental and Science (2000) and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of …

This month, James Marape is re-elected as the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. Despite a general election that was scourged with moments of violence, death, destruction of infrastructure, and claims of election fraud, Marape is back in the office as the country's leader.

Jan 28, 2025 · The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of 2025 as a milestone year for Papua New Guinea, as the country celebrates its 50th anniversary. He outlined major reforms in resource laws, decentralization, and governance, all vital for reshaping the nation’s political and economic structures.

Aug 9, 2022 · Papua New Guinea's incumbent Prime Minister, James Marape, has been returned to the top job. Mr Marape was voted in as prime minister unopposed, with unanimous support from all MPs present in the first parliamentary sitting following the country's controversial, and at times violent, national election.

Hon Marape was nominated, elected, and sworn in as the 8th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea by the National Parliament on 30 May 2019. He graduated with a Bachelor in Arts Degree from University of Papua New Guinea in 1993 and a Postgraduate Graduate Honours in Environmental Science in 2000.