Sir Michael Somare’s Sana is a must-read for all Papua New Guineans and those interested in the nation’s history. As we commemorate 50 years of independence, we recognize his extraordinary leadership, ...

PNG's first match in the NRL is tipped to be the most watched game in history, and Marcus Bai predicts the atmosphere will be like nothing else in world sport.

At the 2024 PNG Update, the PNG Prime Minister James Marape went to great lengths to argue that political stability is a prerequisite for economic development. He referenced the high economic growth ...

Drawing parallels to historical events, Wenge recalled Paias Wingti's successful 1985 vote of no confidence against the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare, which was supported by young ...

In 2010, former prime minister Michael Somare appeared to approve of Fiji’s media decree, telling journalists they were fortunate to not have similar laws implemented in PNG.

Prime Minister James Marape has approved the building of a monument of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare at the University of Papua New Guinea. During the ground-breaking ceremony on Friday, ...

Papua New Guinea’s first post-independence leader, Michael Somare, died of pancreatic cancer on February 26, aged 84. Somare was the most important political figure in PNG’s history, having ...

Farewell to Sir Michael Somare I write to extend my deepest condolences to the Papua New Guinea community of Mount Isa on the recent passing of Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare CGL, GCMG, CH ...

Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday in Brisbane to remember the life of former Papua New Guinea prime minister Sir Michael Somare. “The father of the nation” was the first prime minister ...

EULOGY BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL DAME MEG TAYLOR MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SIR MICHAEL SOMARE 12 March 2021 His Grace, Peter Loy Chong, Archbishop of Suva The Honourable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime ...

EULOGY BY THE SECRETARY GENERAL DAME MEG TAYLOR MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR SIR MICHAEL SOMARE 12 March 2021 His Grace, Peter Loy Chong, Archbishop of Suva The Honourable Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, Prime ...

Papua New Guineans have packed a stadium in Port Moresby for the funeral service of former prime minister Michael Somare.