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Bird calls for courage and integrity as PNG enters new chapter
East Sepik Governor Allan Bird has urged Papua New Guineans to embrace courage, integrity, and hard work as the nation charts its course for the next 50 years.
Alotau celebrates 50 years with a call to work the land
Alotau’s celebrations for Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary turned into a vibrant call for self-reliance today, with Governor Gordon Wesley urging his people to shift from being passive landowners to active developers.
Daki vows to empower communities in PNG
Minister for Commerce and Industry Win Bakri Daki has outlined his commitment to empowering local communities and driving economic growth through decisive action and policy implementation.
Change to develop for the next 50 years: Powi
Southern Highlands Governor William Powi has urged his people to reset their mindset and work together for progress as Papua New Guinea enters its next 50 years of independence.
Wouwou calls for unity to drive West Sepik forward
West Sepik Governor Tony Wouwou has urged the people of the province to unite and work together to drive development as Papua New Guinea enters its next 50 years of independence.
Kamanoku tribe marks PNG’s 50th Independence with tribute to forefathers and call to action
The Kamanoku tribe of Pari Village, in Kundiawa Gembogl District, celebrated Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary with a ceremony honouring their forefathers and issuing a passionate call to action for the next generation.
Road to progress: Garaina connected just in time for Golden Jubilee
The Morobe-Northern Highway has officially reached Garaina Station, a development completed just in time to coincide with Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations today. The achievement comes under the leadership of Marsh Narewec, the first-ever MP for Wau Waria District, who personally oversaw the road’s construction.
Shacklady and Aibo legacies honoured at PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary
Papua New Guinea marked its 50th Independence Anniversary this morning with a grand flag-raising ceremony at Independence Hill, honouring the legacies of two men who shaped the nation’s identity in Thomas Shacklady, composer of the national anthem “O Arise, All You Sons”, and George Aibo, the soldier who first raised the national flag in 1975.
Students walk 10 hours to fly the flag for PNG’s 50th Independence
14 students and six teachers from one of Papua New Guinea’s most remote corners have shown extraordinary determination, trekking 10 hours on foot to join the nation in celebrating its 50th Independence Anniversary.
Massive turnout for 50th flag raising ceremony
Thousands of people flocked to Independence Hill as early as 4 a.m. today to take part in and witness Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Flag Raising Ceremony.