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08/06/2025

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08/06/2025

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OPPOSITION Leader Douglas Tomuriesa was yesterday welcomed by the People’s Progress Party (PPP) executives as its new leader, and immediately schedule its first executive meeting today.

The sons of the former party leader, the late Sir Julius Chan, welcomed Tomuriesa with a customary ritual of wearing a mis and tabu.

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05/06/2025

"Changing of the Guard."
Official announcement of the new People's Progress Party parliamentary leader Hon.Douglas Tomuriesa took place tonight in Port Moresby, Dream Inn premises.

The Kiriwina Goodenough MP and leader of the opposition raised his hands to carry on the legacy of late founding party leader Rt. Hon. Sir Julius Chan after he passed on the 30th of January this year.

The small but significant event was witnessed by fellow Opposition MPs Hon. James Donald, Hon. Kerenga Kua, Executives of the People's Progress Party & late Sir J's family.

Hon. Tomuriesa is not a stranger to New Ireland, he is connected to the Province through marriage.

30/05/2025

Byron and Toea Chan continue to fulfill their Late father's customary obligations.
They were given a Chiefy welcome at Kapsipau Village, Konoagil LLG Haus Boi today.

29/05/2025

Grand Chief Sir Julius Chan Sons Congratulate, Hon. Douglas Tomuriesa, Opposition Leader on his Appointment to lead the People's Progress Party... 🙏Standing in front of their later father's Tomb in recognition of his Appointment.
Thank you to the people of Kiriwina Goodenough, start of a new begining a new era of the party's politics.

29/05/2025

People's Progress Party still alive on the floor of Parliament.

Opposition Leader and Member for Kiriwina-Goodenough, Douglas Tomuresia, has been appointed as the new People's Progress Party leader.

29/05/2025

SIR JULIUS CHAN CHILDREN, GIVEN CHIEFLY HONOURS, HONOURING THEIR FATHER. AT SUNMIUL VILLAGE, BIRTH PLACE, TANGA , TANIR, LLG.

15/05/2025

Staff of the Bank of PNG recently visited the Chan family in Port Moresby to furnish final approvals for the use of late Sir Julius Chan's photo to appear on the K100 bank note.

Pictured is lady Stella Chan signing the paper work and giving her family's final blessing while her son's Toea and Byron look on.

The official announcement to have the late founding father's image on the K100 note was made by the Prime Minister on the 28th of April, last month during the launch of the 50th Anniversary commemorative notes.

10/05/2025

A Long time and loyal driver attached to late Governor Grand Chief Sir Julius Chan's office passed away during the early hours of May 2nd.

Ereman Togolak had been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and was hospitalized for two months at the Kavieng Hospital until the time of his passing.

Special Adviser to late Sir J, Mr Robin Brown handed over the casket of late Ereman to his father, family and clan at Kolagunan, Messi, West coast New Ireland yesterday Friday 9th May.

A very emotional but appreciative crowd witnessed the occasion along with late Ereman's Kulangit community.

The connection between late Ereman and late Sir Julius Chan goes back to 1979 when a young Julius Chan was accompanied by Jeremiah Togolak ( Ereman's father ) and late Opat Bokos who traversed mountain ranges from the west coast by foot to reach Lelet plateau. Taking about 12 hours to complete the journey. That paved the way for the Lelet road built by a PPP Minister Louis Mona and Brigadier Ted Diro with a group of local workers from Messi.

Late Ereman was finally laid to rest today.

09/05/2025

01/05/2025

People’s Progress Party Endorses Presidential Candidates for 2025 LLG Elections.

The People’s Progress Party New Ireland branch has announced its endorsed President candidates running for the 10 Local Level Government seats in the Province.
The candidates include current PPP serving Presidents Hon. Sammy Missen for Tikana LLG, Hon Edwin Maingen for Murat LLG, Hon Felix Kaltubim for Tanir LLG, Hon. Stanley Tunut for Nimamar LLG & new candidates for Lavongai LLG Peter Raymond, Kavieng Urban Stanley Peni, Sentral LLG Terance Kamari, Matalai LLG Andrew Eka, Konoagl LLG Philip Tuanusi & Namatanai LLG Elias Towarkia.
New Ireland PPP President Mesulam Sumlin rallied his support behind the candidates stating that the PPP endorsed candidates will carry on the legacy left behind by party founder late Grand Chief Rt Hon. Chief Sir Julius Chan.
Sumlin called on New Irelander’s to vote wisely, & for candidates under the homegrown PPP banner. “Your vote is vital in ensuring the right leaders are elected into office to drive change through sound policy & development objectives at the LLG & Provincial Level. Think of your future generations and the future of New Ireland Province,” said the Party President.

28/04/2025

Prime Minister James Marape Unveils Plans for a K100 Note in Honour of Sir Julius Chan.

Port Moresby, Monday, 28 April 2025 - Prime Minister Hon. James Marape today announced that Papua New Guinea will honour the late Sir Julius Chan, one of the nation's founding leaders, with the issuance of a new K100 banknote bearing his image - a historic
tribute to a man regarded as the chief architect of PNG's financial system.
Speaking during a commemorative event in Port Moresby marking the 50th anniversary of the Kina and Toea, Prime Minister Marape paid special respect to Sir Julius Chan, who was recently laid to rest in his beloved home at Huris, in New Ireland Province.
"Sir Julius Chan was a towering figure in our country's history. He built the financial foundations that still support our economy today." said Prime Minister Marape. "On behalf of the nation, I take this time to pay him a special tribute. Cabinet has already approved
the proposal to issue a K100 note bearing his image, to be launched before our Independence Day celebrations on September 16."
Prime Minister Marape acknowledged Sir Julius' children, Vanessa,Byron, Mark and Toea and thanked them for sharing their father with the nation. He noted that Sir Julius had earlier
declined the idea of a currency bearing his image while he was alive, requesting that it be considered only after his passing.
A Deeper Reflection on Kina and Toea
The Prime Minister used the occasion to deliver a powerful reflection on the deeper meaning of Kina and Toea as not merely units of currency, but enduring symbols of Papua
New Guinea's cultural unity and history.
"Our ancestors were trading long before 1975-before the modern nation of Papua New Guinea was born," he said.
"Kina and Toea existed as currency across tribal nations, binding communities together through trade and commerce. These shells were carried hundreds of kilometres inland, exchanged across generations. It reminds us that we are a nation of traders and
hardworking people, not idly waiting for handouts."
Prime Minister Marape urged today's young generation to look beyond the distractions of social media and negativity, and instead draw inspiration from the resilience and industry embedded in the spirit of Kina and Toea.
Building a Modern Economic Future
Prime Minister Marape also provided strong commentary on Papua New Guinea's economic future as the country marks 50 years of Independence.
He noted that the Kina was initially pegged at par with the US dollar to provide stability in 1975 under Sir Julius Chan's leadership. Later, it was allowed to float to reflect market forces - a necessary move to protect the nation's economy during challenging periods, such as the 1994 financial adjustments.
"As we move forward, we must not view the Kina strength purely in terms of its pegged value but by the productivity of our people," Prime Minister Marape stressed. "A strong nation must be a producing nation. Agriculture, trade, and commerce must once again drive our economy."
He called on Papua New Guineans to take advantage of new trade opportunities, particularly with China and Southeast Asia, where markets for coffee, copra, and cocoa are expanding rapidly.
Prime Minister Marape reaffirmed his government's commitment to supporting Central Bank Governor Elizabeth Genia in modernizing the financial system while preserving its independence.
"We are targeting a K200 billion economy in the years ahead," he said. "A modern, strong central bank and a productive economy will help Kina and Toea remain powerful symbols of our sovereignty and unity."
Conclusion: A Legacy for the Future
In closing, Prime Minister Marape reminded the nation that Kina and Toea are more than money they are powerful emblems of Papua New Guinea's ancient traditions, its unity across diversity, and its future aspirations as a bridge between the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
"We must rise, produce, and honour the vision of our forefathers. Sir Julius Chan's legacy will live on not only in our currency but in the spirit of a proud, independent, and hardworking Papua New Guinea," said the Prime Minister.
ENDS

Note: pictured is a 1981 commemorative K100 gold coin with Sir J's face. A similar coin was first done for Sir Michael Somare in 1975.