Sir Michael retires

“I will miss my old stomping ground, parliament house”: Somare

“I am sure I will miss my old stomping ground, parliament house, but am also looking forward to fishing, swimming and enjoying time with my people of Sepik, my family, and especially my grandchildren,” retired East Sepik Governor and country’s first prime minister said.

Sir Michael also paid tribute to the customary landowners of now Port Moresby.

“Importantly, I take the opportunity to thank the Motu - Koitabu people who have always been gracious and welcoming since I first stepped onto their land of Papua in the mid-1950s.”