6 Jun 2019

Marape promises to rebuild country in first address to PNG

From , 3:06 pm on 6 June 2019

Papua New Guinea's prime minister has vowed to reconstruct the nation in his first major speech .

James Marape used his State of the Nation to promise tax reform, an economic overhaul, a rebuild of the public sector, and help for businesses.

Jamie Tahana watched the address.

Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape delivers his inaugural State of the Nation speech.

Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape delivers his inaugural State of the Nation speech. Photo: Supplied / NBC