founding father

A former Vanuatu prime minister says praise heaped on the late Sir Michael Somare as a supporter of political freedom in the…

In a moving and historical burial ceremony, the country’s founding father and the name synonymous with the country’s Independence- the late Great…

The demise of GC Sir Michael Thomas Somare concludes the hardwork, commitment, determination and perseverance that took this great man to achieve…

By Nick Fogarty and Inga Stünzner Thousands have gathered to bid farewell to Papua New Guinea’s “Father of the Nation” Sir Michael…

Sir Michael died last Friday following a short illness aged 84. Frank Bainimarama said he was saddened at the loss of his…

PNG’s Grand Chief led the country to independence in 1975 and served four terms as prime minister The man who led Papua New…

By Bethanie Harriman and Belinda Kora in Port Moresby, https://www.abc.net.au/news/ Papua New Guinea’s first prime minister, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, has died at the age…

Sir Michael Somare died early this morning in Port Moresby after being diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer and admitted to hospital a week ago.…

WIDELY regarded as the father of the nation, Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare, 82, was in a critical condition last night fighting…

Mr. Somare, who played a major role in leading the country to independence from Australia, was its longest-serving prime minister. By Yan Zhuang…