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By: Peter O'Neil, MP. My speaking notes at the Funeral this evening of the Late Rt. Honourable Sir Julius Chan, GCL, GCMG, KBE, PC and Governor, New Ireland Province and Former Prime Minister Lady Stella Chan, Vanessa, Byron, Mark and Toea and your extended family Thank you for giving us the opportunity to pay our respects to this Great Leader of our country and our people.   Sir Julius as known to all of us, was a man amongst men. A leader of leaders and a statesman who dedicated his entire adult life contributing enormously to nation building.   As one of the founding fathers, Sir Julius served his country and people well. A service to his community and his stance on good governance are his public legacy. Shining examples of not just doing what is good for our people but also ensuring it is done right.   Doing the right thing is not always the easy thing but Sir J demonstrated over and over that this doing the right thing by Papua New Guinea was the only cou...

Prime Minister James Marape’s Condolence Message on the Passing of Rt. Hon. Sir Julius Chan, GCL, GCMG, KBE, PC Port Moresby, January 30, 2025 It is with profound sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family of Rt. Hon. Sir Julius Chan, GCL, GCMG, KBE, PC, the people of New Ireland Province, and the entire nation of Papua New Guinea on the passing of one of our most esteemed leaders. His passing comes at a pivotal moment in our nation’s history, as Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence—a milestone he played a crucial role in achieving. As we reflect on our journey as a nation, we must also honour the legacy of great leaders like Sir Julius, whose vision, courage, and leadership helped shape the Papua New Guinea we know today. A Legacy of Leadership and Economic Vision Born on August 29, 1939 on Tanga Island, New Ireland Province, to a Chinese migrant father, Chan Pak, and a local New Ireland mother, Miriam Tinkoris, Sir Julius rose ...