Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea
Emblem of Papua New Guinea
Incumbent James Marape since 30 May 2019
Appointer	Bob Dadae Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
Term length	At the Governor-General's pleasure
Inaugural holder	Michael Somare
Formation	16 September 1975

Papua New Guinea
This article is part of a series on the politics and government 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 Papua New Guinea, is Papua New Guinea's head of government. A person becomes Prime Minister by being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in the National Parliament.