James Marape
Papua New Guinea politician
James Marape (born 24 April 1971) is a Papua New Guinea politician. He has been a member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea since July 2007, representing the electorate of Tari-Pori Open.
The Honourable James Marape | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Marape in 2020 | |
| 8th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2019 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governor General | Sir Bob Dadae |
| Preceded by | Peter O'Neill |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 2012 – 11 April 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Peter O'Neill |
| Preceded by | Patrick Pruaitch |
| Succeeded by | Sam Basil |
| Minister for Education | |
| In office 16 December 2008 – 2 August 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Michael Somare |
| Member of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Tomiape |
| Constituency | Tari-Pori District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1971 |
| Nationality | Papua New Guinean |
| Political party | Pangu Party (2019–) |
| Other political affiliations | People's National Congress (2012–2019) National Alliance Party (2007) People's Progress Party (2002) |
| Alma mater | University of Papua New Guinea |
On 30 May 2019, he was nominated, elected, and sworn in as the 8th Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea by the National Parliament.[1]
References change
- ↑ Lyons, Kate (2019-05-30). "Papua New Guinea MPs elect James Marape to be next prime minister". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
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