Sir Julius Chan thanked the services of the out-going Member and son Byron Chan.
The incumbent New Ireland Governor saiid “The Namatanai have lost a humble representative, a man with a heart and love for his people – a true friend of all New Irelanders and Papua New Guinea will lose an honest Minister.
“But I have gained a son and I am very proud of his dedication to duty and loyalty to the Government”.
He acknowledged the newly elected MP, Walter Schnaubelt and reiterated his often plea for true Leadership and Cooperation – what he says is the foundation of the peoples future in New Ireland.
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