As we commemorate Easter in this 49th year since our country’s independence, I ask each and every one of us to pause and reflect on the life, sacrifice, and message of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, says, PNG Prime Minister (PM) James Marape.
PM Marape said that Easter is a sacred reminder of the road to Calvary—a journey Christ took not for Himself, but for the salvation of all mankind.
“Though he was the Creator and King of the universe, He chose to be born in humility, live a simple life, and walk a lonely road to the Cross for the redemption of our sins. His life and death embody the true heart of leadership: selflessness, love, compassion, and forgiveness.
Today, in a time when our nation stands at a crossroads—divided too often by political toxicity, personal differences, and economic challenges—we must return to those same Christian principles. Christ’s example teaches us to be tolerant, forgiving, loving, and inclusive.
These values are not outdated; they are timeless. They are what make us truly human and truly Papua New Guinean.
This Easter, I call on our people to reject division and embrace unity. Our nation needs:
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Unity more than division
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Progress more than regression
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Forgiveness more than hatred
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Hope more than hostility
As we mark this final Easter before our 50th Independence Anniversary, let us come together in a spirit of oneness—caring for each other, carrying one another’s burdens, and collectively carrying the cross of our country,” PM Marape said.
He said this is not rocket science, this is not impossible, it simply requires a shift in attitude, a return to the heart.
“Let me remind us that in Leviticus 25, the Bible declares the 50th year as a Year of Jubilee— a sacred time of reset, restoration, forgiveness, and freedom. According to Scripture, it is a time when debts are forgiven, captives are released, land is returned, and lives are given a fresh start.
Our national 50th year officially begins on 16 September 2025 and ends on 15 September 2026. During this sacred season, the Government will lead a national reset—whether in public service reform, provincial governance, or in our wider effort to take back PNG economically, fight corruption, and restore law and order,” PM Marape said.
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