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James Marape
Australia Pledges $600 Million for League Team in PNG Amid Competition With Beijing
Authorities will need to overcome major challenges to set up an NRL team in the ’murder capital' of the Pacific.
Land Reclamation the Answer to Pacific’s Climate Risks, Says PNG Leader
James Marape wants the Pacific to tackle climate change head-on, taking direct measures rather than forcing people to leave their homelands.
New Zealand Leader Stands By Climate Stance Amid UN Calls for Urgent Action
Winston Peters has maintained his scepticism of the climate change consensus at the Pacific Island Forum also attended by the UN secretary-general.
Turmoil in PNG Parliament After Opposition Fails to Unseat PM in 4th Attempt
Despite a defection of a large number of government MPs to the Opposition, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister survives four botched no confidence motions.
Casualties From PNG’s Landslide Remain Buried Under Rubble
An estimated 2,000 people remain buried under tonnes of rubble, with continuing instability hampering recovery efforts.
A Strong PNG Will Help Australia Maintain Peace in the Region: Prime Minister
PNG Prime Minister James Marape addressed the Australian federal Parliament on Feb. 8.
Australia Inks ‘Historic’ Security Deal With PNG to Counter Beijing
The deal will allow PNG to recruit Australian police officers to serve in the PNG police force as the Pacific island grapples with domestic security issues.
