Big men gather to mark Bougainville anniversary

By Aloysius Laukai

Newly knighted Deputy Prime Minister, Hon Sir Dr Puka Temu, headed a large crowd of dignitaries at the recent celebrations to mark the fourth anniversary of the Autonomous Bougainville Government.

Sir Puka represented Prime Minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, who was unable to attend because of heavy work commitments.

Also present were PNG Minister for Internal Security Hon Sammy Rambi, Police Commissioner Gary Baki, former Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan and the Member for Namatanai Hon Bryon Chan, the last two in Bougainville for a reconciliation ceremony.

There were also representatives of Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, the United Nations and AusAid. Many Bougainvilleans and friends took part in both the Reconciliation and Anniversary ceremonies.

Photo: A great picture by Aloysius Laukai of former PNG Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan and Bougainville President Hon James Tanis

Comments

[Joseph Mautu]

It is a New Dawn For Bougainville.

Bougainville must take active measure now to make sure Bougainville excel in its Autonomy, or else New Ireland will be the one to show the nation of PNG that Autonomy is a way to go.

Come on James Tanis.
All yours now James Tanis