Port Moresby · National Capital District

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Governor of Port Moresby since 2007. Building a safer, cleaner, more liveable capital, a city every Papua New Guinean can be proud of.

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2007Elected Governor of NCD

4 termsRe-elected 2012, 2017, 2022

2010Founded the Social Democratic Party

LLB, LLMLawyer and former UPNG law lecturer

The story

From Manus to the capital: a lawyer, a human rights advocate and a Governor who walks the city with its people.

1962
Born in Manus Province.
Law
Bachelor of Laws from the University of Papua New Guinea, then a Master of Laws. Lectured in law at UPNG.
Advocacy
Led Melanesian Solidarity, speaking up for human rights across the region.
2007
Elected Governor of the National Capital District.
2010
Founded the Social Democratic Party of Papua New Guinea.
2012 · 2017 · 2022
Re-elected by the people of Port Moresby. Now in his fourth term.

The work

For Port Moresby

Programmes the Governor and NCDC have led for the city and its families.

Community

"Let's look after Moresby." Youth crime prevention, community safety and urban renewal.

Women & girls

Port Moresby declared a Safe City for women and girls on International Women's Day 2016, with safer markets and public spaces.

Health

Free community fitness, walks and health awareness bringing the city together.

Safety

Wardens and City Watch keeping streets, markets and bus stops safe and clean.

Youth

Urban Youth Employment, TVET and school fee assistance, scholarships and the Governor's Cup.

The city

Promoting the capital as a modern Pacific city for business, tourism and major events.

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