Two Members of Parliament (MP) from the Morobe province have been bestowed with Ministerial Portfolios as the Marape- Rosso Government moves to make more new ministerial appointments.
Prime Minister James Marape on Tuesday afternoon announced the appointment of Finschhafen MP Rainbo Paita as Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Menyamya MP Solen Loifa as Vice Minister Assisting the Prime Minister. The announcement follows their swearing-in by Governor-General H.E. Sir Bob Dadae at Government House in Port Moresby city.
Minister Paita’s appointment brings the number of Cabinet ministers to 39, marking a pivotal moment for the government’s stability and unity following his departure last year. Paita left the government in 2024 as part of a coalition aligned with an unsuccessful vote-of-no-confidence attempt.
“It is now 39 out of 39, and we welcome his experience back into Cabinet,” said Prime Minister Marape.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Minister Paita’s return underscores the enduring strength of the coalition government.
“The Honorable Rainbo Paita is the leader of Our Party, and I extend my congratulations to the leaders who have come together to form what is now Our Party. Their efforts bring significant strength to the coalition government, contributing 14 members—a substantial bloc in terms of numbers.”
Prime Minister Marape noted that Paita’s decision to rejoin the government reflects a shared commitment to advancing national priorities.
“Our Party members have shown unwavering loyalty and dedication to the country’s progress. When they rejoined government in November 2024, they did not hesitate to deploy their numbers to assist the government in passing key constitutional laws. This is the kind of loyalty and focus we need to deliver meaningful reforms,” said the Prime Minister.
The government, which took office in 2019, is entering a crucial phase as Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Prime Minister Marape highlighted the importance of the government’s legislative and policy agenda, including major reforms in resource laws, decentralization, and governance structures.
“This year is no ordinary year. Since 2019, we have worked relentlessly to redirect the course of this country, particularly on economic benefits and national entitlements tied to our resources. These reforms are critical for restructuring our governance systems and improving service delivery,” he said.
Prime Minister Marape also outlined plans for a government-wide performance review in the coming weeks.
“Over the next two weeks, I will meet with all ministers and departmental heads to set clear expectations for their performance. Key performance indicators have already been issued, and we expect tangible outcomes. This government is not here to pass time; we are here to deliver results for our people,” he said.
The Prime Minister warmly welcomed Paita and Loifa back into leadership roles, noting their importance in the government’s continued efforts to deliver better outcomes for Papua New Guineans.
“With this, I warmly welcome the Minister and Vice Minister. They will have specific project responsibilities to address gaps in performance and ensure progress in key areas. Congratulations to the leader of Our Party, the Vice Minister, and the new Minister. Let us continue working together to advance our nation’s progress.”
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