Updated: 17 October, 2005
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Instituted in 1979, for fifteen years' service by members of the Royal PNG Constabulary. For a further ten years' service, a slip-on bar is awarded, lettered TWENTY-FIVE YEARS. Ribbon is 32mm wide. (Ref: Ribbons and Medals by H. Taprell Dorling)
Honours list row Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister says he has not politicised the Queen's birthday honours awards by omitting recipients, including former prime minister Bill Skate from the honours list. Sir Michael Somare says Mr Skate's claim that he robbed him of a knighthood and allegedly removed his name from the honors list was not true. He says Mr Skate's nomination was submitted late. abc.net.au 21 Jun 04
21 accorded highest honours Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, presented the first awards under Papua New Guinea’s own honours system — The Orders of Papua New Guinea — during an investiture ceremony in Parliament. The 21 recipients included Governor General Sir Paulias Matane and Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare. The honours system has the Order of Logohu as the principal Order. Logohu is a word for the Bird of Paradise in Motu, a prominent language of the Papuan people and one of the nation’s three official languages. The honours system will function side by side with the Imperial Honours and awards. Under the honours system, Sir Paulias became the Chancellor of The Orders of Papua New Guinea and Principal Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu. He received the award as the nation’s Governor-General and Chancellor of the Order of Papua New Guinea. The other Grand Companion of the Order of Logou ‘GCL’ recipients were Sir Michael Somare, Sir David Hand, Sir Mari Kapi, Sir Tore Lokoloko and John Momis. Sir Michael’s award is for a most distinguished and unique service to the community as a Member of the pre-Independence House of Assembly and National Parliament for 37 years and for eminent achievement in the foundation of the nation as Chief Minister in the self-government period and Prime Minister for three terms for a total of 12 years. Sir David’s award is for services in the Anglican Church of PNG and to developing dialogue and co-operation between Christian churches for the benefit of social harmony and justice. Sir Mari’s is for services to the National Court as a judge, deputy Chief Justice and Chief Justice and significant contributions to the development of the judicial system, the rule of law and social justice.Sir Tore’s award is for service to the community and the nation as the second Governor General of PNG and Member of the pre-Independence House of Assembly. Mr Momis’ was recognised for his leading role in the development of the National Constitution and for service to religion, politics and the community, including his contribution towards achieving reconciliation and peace on Bougainville.The next Order of the Star of Melanesia (CSM) was awarded to Sir Brian Bell, Joshua Kalinoe, Sir Thomas Kavali, Sir Rabbie Namaliu, Sir Ebia Olewale and Lady Mina Siaguru. Other recipients were: Paul Lokei (Member of the Order of Logohu) for service to the community in a number of areas particularly through his involvement in church and humanitarian endeavours including with Cartias PNG; Dawa Solomon (National Logohu) for service to the community, politics and sports and the Catholic Church of Port Moresby; Dr Nicholas Mann (Cross of the Medical Service) in recognition of his position as Secretary of the Department of Health; Commodore Peter Ilau (Distinguished Military Service) in recognition of his position as Commodore and Head of the Defence Force; Commissioner Sam Inguba (Distinguished Police Service) in recognition of his position as the Police Commissioner and Head of the Papua New Guinea Constabulary; Commissioner Ri-chard Sikani (Distinguished Correctional Service) in recognition of his position as Commissioner and Head of the Correctional Service; Isaac Silas (Meritorious Emergency Service) in recognition of his position as the Head of the Fire Services PNG; Margaret Elias (Meritorious Public Service) in recognition of her position as Secretary of the Department of Personal Management; and Andrew Kalai (Meritorious Community Service) for the active role of the Salvation Army of PNG in the welfare service of the community. thenational.com.pg 30 Sep 05
Papua
New Guinea's Own Honours and Awards System The
establishment of Papua New Guinea's own honours and awards system has
been approved by the National Executive Council. The honours system will
be known as the Order of Logohu, the motuan term for the Bird of
Paradise, the nation's official emblem since Independence. The structure
of the Order and the nomination and selection process for recipients
would be included in legislation to be presented to Parliament during
the current session. "The Order of Logohu will have one
Division – the General Division – which will be open to all
citizens, including members of the disciplined forces and the public
service." "The Order will consist of five levels, or classes,
the Cross of Valour, and eight medals in recognition of meritorious
service in the State Services and community. They are as follows, with
their post-nominals, in their ranking order:
§ Grand Companion (GCL) – first class;
§ Commander (CL) – second class;
§ Cross of Valour (CVL);
§ Officer (OL) – third class;
§ Member (ML) – fourth class;
§ National Medal (LM) – fifth class;
§ Cross of Medical Service Medal (CMS);
§ Distinguished Military Service Medal (DMS);
§ Distinguished Police Service Medal (DPS);
§ Distinguished Correctional Service Medal (DCS);
§ Emergency Service Medal (ESM);
§ Public Service Medal (PSM);
§ Meritorious Community Service Medal (MCS);
§ Commendation Medal for Valuable Service (CMM)."
"The new 8 Medals in the Order of Logohu will take precedence over
the Commemorative Medals and the other Medals that have been previously
issued for Papua New Guinea." "Provided the necessary
legislation is passed by Parliament, the first Honours List under the
Order of Logohu will be made on the occasion of the country's 30th
Anniversary of Independence in September 2005." pm.gov.pg
Nov 04
Papua New Guinea's Honours System pdf file pm.gov.pg Sep 05
Ribbons of Papua New Guinea Eric Bush Aug 04
