The Latest Breaking News from James Marape

Papua New Guinea police accused of killing woman at polls

Papua New Guinea police have shot a young mother dead at a polling station in the capital, Port Moresby, during national elections, according to a news report

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

Papua New Guinea's national election starts now. Here's what you need to know

Huge political rallies have been held across the country and the voting will take place over the next three weeks, with the incumbent and the former prime ministers tipped as the two most likely candidates to take power.

ABC News · Jul 3, 2022

Papua New Guinea election: what’s at stake?

The results will impact not only domestic policy but also the wider Pacific and geopolitical landscape

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2022

UBS should be banned from doing business in PNG after loan deal, PM tells parliament

James Marape says failed deal cost country ‘in excess of $AUD340m’ and accused bank of overcharging by AUD$175m

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022

Princess Anne greeted by traditional performances at Papua New Guinea school

Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, landed in Port Moresby on Monday evening after a weekend of engagements in Australia

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022

Anne greeted by traditional performances at Papua New Guinea school

Anne and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, landed in Port Moresby on Monday evening after a weekend of engagements in Australia.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Princess Anne arrives in Papua New Guinea as part of Queen’s jubilee programme

The Princess Royal was greeted on the tarmac of Jacksons International Airport with a 21-gun salute.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19 in Beijing

While the island country’s leader James Marape missed attending the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics last Friday, he was still able to hold virtual talks with Premier Li Keqiang

Caixin Global · Feb 8, 2022

Covid news: Anti-vax mob targets UK opposition leader; Sweden eases travel curbs – as it happened

Police rescue Keir Starmer from protesters; Sweden move comes as country plans to remove Omicron restrictions on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2022

Covid news: Chinese city of Baise ‘sealed off’ after Omicron outbreak; Papua New Guinea PM tests positive – as it happened

City in Guangxi, with population of 3.7 million, reportedly under lockdown; James Marape tests positive on arrival at Winter Olympics

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022