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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister, James Marape, has welcomed the successful outcomes of the 29th Australia – P-N-G Ministerial Forum, held in Canberra, last week.   That was the first in-person forum since 2019.  Mr Marape in a statement said one of the most significant outcomes is the breakthrough in the discussions of visa arrangements, which will see at least 75 percent of completed visitor visa applications will be processed within 14 days, with in-country visa processing in P-N-G.  He says this expands opportunities for Papua New Guineans to enter the Australian Labour market, including increasing training and skilled labour under the new Australian Pacific Engagement Visa.  Mr Marape also thanked the P-N-G team led by Foreign Minister, Justin Tkatckenko, for a fruitful meeting, which will be mutually beneficial for both countries.  NBC News / PNG Today Also read  Helicopter crash lands in PNG’s Enga Province PNG – Australia VISA issue a breakthrough PNG Police Chief Man...

The law governing the election of the Prime Minister in Papua New Guinea  will be reviewed in a nationwide public consultation by the Constitutional Law Reform Commission or CLRC.  This follows the launch of the Consultation into the Form and System of Government on the Election of the Prime Minister by the People today in Port Moresby. PNG PM James Marape Speaking at the launch, Prime Minister James Marape says the review is critical to audit the form and system of government and take stock of how far PNG has come. ”Today the CLRC presents to you an opportunity to construct the future of your country,  the country I want collectively. ”I appreciate the work of the CLRC, and I look forward to giving you total support,” said Marape.  The review also coincides with the country’s 50th anniversary in 2025. The event was witnessed by members of Parliament,  departmental heads, and other stakeholders. NBC News / PNG Today  Next :  Governor Allan Bird Unveils Groundbreaking I...