160911 LEADERS PRAISED
By Aloysius Laukai

ABG President Chief John Momis today paid tribute to former Papua New Guinea leaders who had the vision to liberate Papua New Guinea from colonial masters to become a nation of thousand tribes.

MR. MOMIS made these remarks in Buka today as Bougainville joined the rest of Papua New Guinea to commemorate 36th Independence anniversary for the country.

He said leaders like Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, Sir Julius Chan, Sir John Guise, Sir John Kaputin and many more stood firm to get Papua New Guinea get independence despite many prophets of doom saying that this will not happen.

MR. MOMIS said Chief Somare has led the nation in the last 36 years to become one united and progressive nation in the world.

The celebration in Buka was held at the Hutjena oval whilst one big celebration in Tinputz coincided with the bi annual event, TINPUTZ COCOA FESTIVAL.

Speakers at today’s celebration included the local ABG member for Tsitalato, COSMAS SOHIA and the new member for North Bougainville, LAUTA ATOI.

Pictured is President Momis at Hutjena this morning.
Picture by Therese Ericson