27/09/2025
Independence means FREEDOM
The true meaning of independence is freedom - according to PNG Forest Managing Director John Mosoro.
“ Independence is about Papua New Guineans having the right to be free. Having the freedom from oppression, freedom from influence, freedom to choose and make decisions, freedom from corruption - freedom of movement - freedom in all aspects of life as long as we don’t break the laws of this country.
“ Papua New Guineans are fortunate to have freedom and must be grateful for it. Thus they must celebrate meaningfully in peace and unity, “ the PNG Forest Authority Managing Director John Mosoro made the remarks to his officers, family and community at Tubusereia, Central Province during PNG’s 50th Independence celebrations last week.
Mr Mosoro also urged his officers to return to work on Monday this week with fresh and new ‘attires’.
“Get rid of the old habits, old clothes and put on the new to pave the way forward for progress in the next 50 years on,” Mr Mosoro said.
MD Mosoro hosted a four day 50th Independence celebration for his community, family members and PNG Forest authority staff at Tubusereia village in the Central province.
He was supported by key Tubusereia residents including renown Professor Chalapan Kaluwin and NBC Managing Director Kora Nou and business houses who sponsored the celebrations Big Rooster and Bismillah.
Prof Kaluwin in his remarks made a call to the government to ensure a fair spread of technical educational institutions for example forestry and fisheries colleges throughout the country, especially in the Central province.
Professor Chalapan Kaluwin and his wife from Tubusereia and the Managing Director of NBC Kora Nou also from Tubusereia supported Mr Mosoro and his wife for organizing the Independence event.
While huge hectic celebrations were taking place in Port Moresby city drawing crowds - key officers of the PNG Forest Authority took time to travel out to Central province and enjoyed the small but peaceful and joyous celebrations.
Mr Mosoro launched the four day Frangipani Show on Independence Day on Tuesday September 16th and named the event the Tubusereia Frangipani Show. He said the event is a start of future celebrations to be held each year during PNG’s independence. The event ended on Friday the 19th of September.
The Tubusereia community took part in competitions showcasing the various SME stalls, traditional dance groups, the Frangipani beauty quest, and the best Central province bands - Deejays of Tubusereia, Mokai of Gaire and The Innovations and sharing of food and gifts etc.
The best SME stalls of traditional art and craft, traditional dance groups and the frangipani beauty queen were awarded prizes.
There was widespread feeling of joy and celebration - singing - dancing and laughter throughout the four days ending in peace for the 50th Independence golden jubilee celebrations.
