Respect is now being accorded to the late Governor General Sir Michael Ogio at Government House in Port Moresby.
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill have paid his respect, followed by senior members of cabinet.
Also in attendance, are Opposition MPs, Kerenga Kua and Dr Alan Marat with members of the Diplomatic Corps and State Agencies heads.
The State funeral will be held tomorrow before the casket depart for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville on Saturday.
More to come...