The legacy of PNG’s Sir Julius Chan

This week, Papua New Guineans received the news of former PNG Prime Minister, Sir Julius Chan’s passing, at the age of 85.

Sir Julius is considered a Founding Father of Papua New Guinea following the nation’s independence from Australia in 1975.

Image: Image Credit: U.S. Embassy Port Moresby / Wikimedia Commons

Produced By: Eduardo Jordan

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First aired on The Wire, Friday 31 January 2025