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James Marape
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. He has held Cabinet Posts as Minister of Education (2008–2011), Minister of Finance (2012–2019), and Minister of Foreign Affairs (2023–present).[1][2] Marape entered the 2022 elections under the banner of the Pangu Party and won the most seats, while still being far from a majority. He was therefore able to form government, which was elected unopposed by the new parliament.[3]
Quick Facts The HonourableMP, 9th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea ...
James Marape | |
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![]() Marape in 2023 | |
9th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea | |
Assumed office 30 May 2019 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Governor‑General | Sir Bob Dadae |
Deputy | Davis Steven (2019–2020) Sam Basil (2020–2022) John Rosso (2022–present) |
Preceded by | Peter O'Neill |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 12 May 2023[1] – 18 January 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Justin Tkatchenko |
Succeeded by | Justin Tkatchenko |
Minister of Finance | |
In office August 2012 – 11 April 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Peter O'Neill |
Preceded by | Peter O'Neill |
Succeeded by | Sam Basil |
Minister for Education | |
In office 16 December 2008 – 2 August 2011 | |
Prime Minister | Michael Somare |
Member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea | |
Assumed office 2007 | |
Preceded by | Tom Tomiape |
Constituency | Tari-Pori District |
Personal details | |
Born | (1971-04-24) 24 April 1971 (age 53) Tari, Southern Highlands Province, Territory of Papua and New Guinea (now Hela Province, Papua New Guinea) |
Political party | Pangu Party (2019–present) |
Other political affiliations | People's National Congress (2012–2019) National Alliance Party (2007) People's Progress Party (2002) |
Spouse | Rachael Marape |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | University of Papua New Guinea |
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