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
There were also representatives of Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan
Photo: A great picture by Aloysius Laukai of former PNG Prime Minister Sir Julius Chan and Bougainville President Hon James Tanis
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
Posted by: Joseph Mautu | 28 June 2009 at 09:40 PM