Late GG funeral

Late GG’s body to ‘Lie in State’ at Government House

At 10:20am the casket of the country’s 9th Governor-General will be received by Acting Governor General Theo Zurenuoc at the Government House in Port Moresby.  

The casket will, ‘Lie In State’ for parliamentarians, head of departments, diplomatic corps, and other VIPs to pay their respect. 

The 75-year-old died at the Government House State residence on February 19, four days before his six year term expired.

Late Sir Michael assumed office on February 25, 2011.