National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop announced this when farewelling Sir Michael this afternoon.
According to Parkop, the hill at Four-Mile, where the grand chief’s Port Moresby residence is located, will be called the Michael Somare Hill.
Also, a street at Waigani, referred to as Somare circuit will be renamed as Michael Somare Boulevard.
Parkop said following the elections, a four-lane road will be built there and a big statue of the Grand Chief will be erected.