Head of government of the Independent State 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/
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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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