Prime Minister James Marape has made history as the first Prime Minister to drive by road from Kupiano in Central Province to Alotau in Milne Bay Province, marking a milestone in Papua New Guinea’s infrastructure journey. The new “Southern Corridor,” officially opened on 31st August 2025 at East Cape, connects Central and Milne Bay by road for the first time. Delivered under the Connect PNG Program, the project opens up once-isolated communities and reflects the Marape-Rosso Government’s commitm