Mirisim passes on

Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 10:22 am

The late Solan Mirisim, Member for Telefomin and the Minister for Works and Highways (Image: Supplied)

The people of remote Telefomin District in West Sepik Province have lost a great leader and son, following the passing of Works and Highways Minister and their MP, Solan Mirisim, just after midnight.

NBC News was informed that MP Mirisim was rushed by the St. John's Ambulance to the Pacific International Hospital [PIH] early this morning but was pronounced dead on arrival.

MP Mirisim was serving as the Works and Highways Minister in the current Marape-Rosso government and has been at the forefront of the Connect PNG Program, which has connected many remote and hard-to-reach areas, including his own Telefomin District.

Several MPs, when contacted by NBC News this morning, confirmed his passing but have refused to provide further details.

Minister Mirisim is a third-term MP and held the Forestry Ministry before the 2022 National Election.