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Prime Minister James Marape says PNG will use this week’s Pacific Islands Forum [PIF] to call for stronger action on climate change and better control of fishing in the region.

The 54th Pacific Island Forum meeting was officially opened, Monday evening, where leaders were treated to stunning traditional performances by the people of Solomon Islands.

A historic treasure stored away from the public eye is the Daimler Sovereign Saloon, that carried late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare after Independence in 1975 to 1980.

The Pacific Island forum leaders were reminded of the devastating impacts of climate change and the urgent need for action, by the people of Solomon Islands.

Madang launched its pre-Independence celebrations over the weekend with a variety of cultural and sporting activities, drawing locals from across the province.

Madang police have launched ‘Operation Golden Jubilee’- a special independence operation that will run for the next ten days.

Naomi Koge, a 23-year-old kindergarten teacher from Drageli village in South Fly District, was crowned the first Miss Bird of Paradise Western Province during a pageant at the Crows Nest Hotel in Daru, Saturday, 6th September.

Prime Minister James Marape arrived in Honiara this afternoon for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

Alotau MP Ricky Morris has paid tribute to Papua New Guinea’s founding father, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, during a Father’s Day visit to Vila Viaq in Wewak, East Sepik Province.

Prime Minister James Marape has departed the country for Solomon Islands to attend the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), which officially be opened this afternoon and will run until September 12. It is the first time Solomon Islands is hosting the regional gathering.