Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Praim Minista bilong Papua Niugini (Tok Pisin)
Emblem of Papua New Guinea
Flag of Papua New Guinea
Incumbent James Marape since 30 May 2019
Style	The Honourable
Status	Head of Government
Abbreviation	PM
Member of	Parliament Cabinet
Seat	Port Moresby
Appointer	Governor-General
Term length	At the Governor-General's pleasure
Precursor	Chief Minister of Papua and New Guinea
Inaugural holder	Michael Somare
Formation	16 September 1975
Deputy	Deputy Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Salary	PGK346,037/US$ 97,201 annually (2015)[a][1]
Website	https://pmnec.gov.pg/

Politics of Papua New Guinea
The Crown Monarch Charles III Governor-General Bob Dadae
Executive Cabinet Prime Minister James Marape
Legislature National Parliament Speaker: Job Pomat Leader of the Opposition Political parties
Elections Recent elections General: 2012 2017 2022
Judiciary National Court Supreme Court
Administrative divisions Administrative divisions Regions Provinces Districts Local-level governments
Foreign relations Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister: Soroi Eoe Diplomatic missions of / in Papua New Guinea Passport Visa requirements Visa policy
Related topics 2011–12 constitutional crisis Corruption
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The prime minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea (Tok Pisin: Prai Minista bilong Papua Niugini) is Papua New Guinea's head of government, consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the National Parliament. The prime minister serves as the head of his party, the head of the coalition government, and the chairman of the National Executive Council.

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