Tag: Sir Michael Somare
PNG’s Pangu in turmoil – facing no MPs as no confidence...
By Frankiy Kapin and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby
Pangu Pati – the political party that gave Papua and New Guinea independence from Australia –...
PNG election writs issued but full polling schedule due next week
Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, founding "father" of Papua New Guinea, was given a traditional chieftain’s welcome -- and farewell -- from politics by...
‘Keep PNG great’ farewell message from the Grand Chief
By Gloria Bauai in Port Moresby
"I’m leaving with good memories of the country," says Papua New Guinea's Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare.
“Who would have...
O’Neill pays tribute to late PNG Governor-General at state funeral
By Charles Yapumi in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has described the late Governor-General, Sir Michael Ogio, as a man of...
Opposition MP accuses O’Neill govt of ‘bribing’ ahead of no-confidence vote
By Gorethy Kenneth
Opposition National Party Leader Kerenga Kua has accused Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill's government of enticing Members of Parliament --...
Somare condemns police for firing on UPNG students – 8 wounded
The founding father and Governor of East Sepik Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare has condemned the actions of police this morning at the University...
PM O’Neill accuses Somare and Morauta of political ‘sour grapes’
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says recent calls by former prime minister and the country's founding leader Sir Michael Somare to leave...
