Prime Minister James Marape delivers a detailed address on the latest ministerial reshuffle and public service restructuring by the Marape-Rosso Coalition Government.
In this important 22-minute speech, the PM announces sweeping changes designed to improve accountability, efficiency, and service delivery across government:

✅️Finance Department becomes the sole paying office for all government programs
✅️Planning Ministry stops writing cheques and returns to big-picture national planning
✅️Treasury elevated to focus on macroeconomics, revenue growth, and fiscal policy
✅️Portfolio adjustments: Coffee merged with Transport under Hon. Miki Kaeok
Disaster Management merged into the Ministry of Health
✅️Landmark first-home buyer support: Stamp Duty threshold raised to K1 million + removal of 10% GST
✅️Public servant housing & land allocations in Port Moresby, Lae, and major centres

✅️Major Defence Force recruitment and professionalization drive (10,000+ personnel)

✅️Updates on ongoing ministerial matters and media scrutiny

This reshuffle reflects the government’s push for stronger performance and delivery in the lead-up to the 2027 National Election.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Finance, Planning & Treasury Reforms
01:45 – Ministerial Portfolio Changes (Coffee, Health & Disaster)
02:50 – DPM Housing & Urbanisation Initiatives
03:30 – First Home Buyer Stamp Duty & GST Relief (K1 Million)
04:45 – Defence Recruitment & Other Updates
06:00+ – Q&A and Closing Remarks

What are your thoughts on these reforms? Comment below Should the government go further?

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