Awards system of Papua New Guinea
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The Papua New Guinea honours system is the main system of honouring citizens of Papua New Guinea
for their services to that country. It consists of three Orders and several medals. At independence, Papua New Guinea used the Imperial honours system. However, in recognition the nation's 30th anniversary, a new awards system was adopted. The official announcement of its creation was made by Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare
on 12 November 2004 and the first inductions were performed by The Princess Royal
in early October 2005. The old honours system is still in use as well, however, and The Queen issues a Papua New Guinean List as part of every Birthday and New Year Honours List.
and Australian
honours systems. Prior to this award, citizens of Papua New Guinea would have received the George Cross
for their actions.
Since Papua New Guinea still recognises the British Honours System it is possible that citizens will still receive the GC, however this is considered unlikely as the Cross of Valour performs the same function. For acts of valour in the face of the enemy during wartime, citizens of PNG are still entitled to the Victoria Cross
.
In ranking order, the Cross of Valour precedes Grand Companion of the Logohu.
Logohu is a Motuan
word for the Bird of Paradise
, the official national symbol of Papua New Guinea since its independence. The Order consists of five ranks.
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Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL) is awarded to those citizens of Papua New Guinea and others for service, achievement, and merit in the highest degree, sustained over a period of twenty years. The award may be given to no more than fifty living persons. This class appears to carry with it the title of "Grand Chief". Examples of this include the obituary of The Rt Revd David Hand
, and the official website of Sir Michael Somare who, since his investiture as GCL has used the title "Grand Chief" in place of "Sir", preferring to be known as The Right Honourable
Grand Chief M. T. Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KstJ. http://www.pm.gov.pg/. According to the announcement of former United States President Bill Clinton
's appointment as the GCL the highest rank carries the honorary title "Chief" http://www.pm.gov.pg/PMsOffice/PMsoffice.nsf/pages/5229B152B4CB03434A2572400020E7E9?OpenDocument.
Royal Chiefs
Chief Grand Commanders
Honorary Grand Commanders
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Officer of Logohu (OL) is awarded for distinguished service to Papua New Guinea, or to a local community, sustained over a period of at least ten years.
, sustained over a period of fifteen years.
In ranking order, Companion of the Star of Melanesia follows Grand Companion of the Logohu.
Some Awardee's
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
for their services to that country. It consists of three Orders and several medals. At independence, Papua New Guinea used the Imperial honours system. However, in recognition the nation's 30th anniversary, a new awards system was adopted. The official announcement of its creation was made by Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare
Michael Somare
Sir Michael Thomas Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KStJ, MP was Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 2002 to 2011; he had previously been Prime Minister from independence in 1975 until 1980 and again from 1982 until 1985. Somare's first two terms were as a member of the Pangu Party, but he then...
on 12 November 2004 and the first inductions were performed by The Princess Royal
Anne, Princess Royal
Princess Anne, Princess Royal , is the only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
in early October 2005. The old honours system is still in use as well, however, and The Queen issues a Papua New Guinean List as part of every Birthday and New Year Honours List.
Order of Valour
This Order consists of one level, the Cross of Valour (CV) awarded for only the most selfless acts of bravery in times of extreme personal danger. This bears resemblance to its counterparts in the CanadianCross of Valour (Canada)
The Cross of Valour is a decoration that is, within the Canadian system of honours, the second highest award , the highest honour available for Canadian civilians, and the highest of the three Canadian Bravery Decorations...
and Australian
Cross of Valour (Australia)
The Cross of Valour is Australia's highest civilian award for bravery. It was established in 1975 to replace the British George Cross, previously awarded to Australians....
honours systems. Prior to this award, citizens of Papua New Guinea would have received the George Cross
George Cross
The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...
for their actions.
Since Papua New Guinea still recognises the British Honours System it is possible that citizens will still receive the GC, however this is considered unlikely as the Cross of Valour performs the same function. For acts of valour in the face of the enemy during wartime, citizens of PNG are still entitled to the Victoria Cross
Victoria Cross
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "in the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries, and previous British Empire territories....
.
In ranking order, the Cross of Valour precedes Grand Companion of the Logohu.
Order of Logohu
Motuan
The Motuans are native inhabitants of Papua New Guinea, living along the southern coastal area of the country. Their indigenous language is known as Motu, and they are believed to be the descendants of Polynesian immigrants who intermarried with the native Melanesians of the area...
word for the Bird of Paradise
Bird of paradise
The birds-of-paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae of the order Passeriformes. The majority of species in this family are found on the island of New Guinea and its satellites, with a few species occurring in the Moluccas and eastern Australia. The family has forty species in 14 genera...
, the official national symbol of Papua New Guinea since its independence. The Order consists of five ranks.
Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu
David Hand
Grand Chief the Most Reverend Geoffrey David Hand KBE GCL was the first Anglican Archbishop of Papua New Guinea.-Childhood and education:...
, and the official website of Sir Michael Somare who, since his investiture as GCL has used the title "Grand Chief" in place of "Sir", preferring to be known as The Right Honourable
The Right Honourable
The Right Honourable is an honorific prefix that is traditionally applied to certain people in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Anglophone Caribbean and other Commonwealth Realms, and occasionally elsewhere...
Grand Chief M. T. Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KstJ. http://www.pm.gov.pg/. According to the announcement of former United States President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
's appointment as the GCL the highest rank carries the honorary title "Chief" http://www.pm.gov.pg/PMsOffice/PMsoffice.nsf/pages/5229B152B4CB03434A2572400020E7E9?OpenDocument.
Current Composition
- Sovereign: Elizabeth II
- Chancellor: Grand Chief Sir Paulias Nguna MatanePaulias MataneSir Paulias Nguna Matane GCL, GCMG, OBE, KStJ , formerly a career civil servant, was the eighth Governor-General of Papua New Guinea from 29 June 2004 to 13 December 2010.-Personal life:...
GCLAwards system of Papua New GuineaThe Papua New Guinea honours system is the main system of honouring citizens of Papua New Guinea for their services to that country. It consists of three Orders and several medals. At independence, Papua New Guinea used the Imperial honours system. However, in recognition the nation's 30th...
, GCMGOrder of St Michael and St GeorgeThe Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....
, OBEOrder of the British EmpireThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, KStJVenerable Order of Saint JohnThe Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem , is a royal order of chivalry established in 1831 and found today throughout the Commonwealth of Nations, Hong Kong, Ireland and the United States of America, with the world-wide mission "to prevent and relieve sickness and...
Royal Chiefs
- HRH The Princess RoyalAnne, Princess RoyalPrincess Anne, Princess Royal , is the only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
(2005) - HRH The Duke of EdinburghPrince Philip, Duke of EdinburghPrince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Elizabeth II. He is the United Kingdom's longest-serving consort and the oldest serving spouse of a reigning British monarch....
(2005)http://www.pm.gov.pg/PMsOffice/PMsoffice.nsf/pages/F3CFAEF64578191F4A2570C8001F18F3?OpenDocument - HRH The Prince of WalesCharles, Prince of WalesPrince Charles, Prince of Wales is the heir apparent and eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Since 1958 his major title has been His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. In Scotland he is additionally known as The Duke of Rothesay...
(2005) http://www.pm.gov.pg/PMsOffice/PMsoffice.nsf/pages/F3CFAEF64578191F4A2570C8001F18F3?OpenDocument
Chief Grand Commanders
- The Rt Hon Sir Michael SomareMichael SomareSir Michael Thomas Somare, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, KStJ, MP was Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 2002 to 2011; he had previously been Prime Minister from independence in 1975 until 1980 and again from 1982 until 1985. Somare's first two terms were as a member of the Pangu Party, but he then...
, GCL, GCMG, CH, CF, MP (2005) - Prime Minister of PNG - Dame Josephine AbaijahJosephine AbaijahDame Josephine Abaijah, GCL, DBE was the first woman to be elected to the Papua New Guinea House of Assembly, in 1972. She was the only woman elected at that time....
, GCL, DBE (2005) - First Woman elected to the PNA Parliament - The Rt Hon Sir Julius ChanJulius ChanSir Julius Chan GCL GCMG KBE was Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 1980 to 1982 and from 1994 to 1997. He is currently Member of Parliament for New Ireland Province, having won the seat in the 2007 national election...
, GCL, GCMG, KBE, MP (2005) - Former Prime Minister of PNG - Sir Mari KapiMari KapiChief Sir Mari Kapi, GCL, KCMG, CBE was a Papua New Guinean judge who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea from August 16, 2003 until his retirement in 2008 due to health regions...
, GCL, KBE (2005) - Chief Justice of PNG - Sir Tore LokolokoTore LokolokoSir Tore Lokoloko GCL, GCMG, GCVO, OBE was the second Governor-General of Papua New Guinea from 1977 to 1983. He was Governor-General during Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee visit to the country, when he was appointed GCVO and GCMG....
, GCL, GCMG, GCVO, OBE (2005) - Former Governor General of PNG - John MomisJohn MomisJohn Momis is the current President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. Momis was sworn in as President of Bougainville on June 10, 2010, after defeating his predecessor, President James Tanis, and five other challengers by a landslide in the 2010 presidential election.Momis, who served as a...
, GCL (2005) - Long Serving Parliamentarian and Framer of the PNG constitution http://www.usp.ac.fj/news/story.php?id=121 - Most Revd Cherubim DambuiCherubim DambuiCherubim Alfred Dambui, GCL, OBE was a Papua New Guinea politician and Roman Catholic bishop. Dambui became the first Sepik to be ordained a Catholic priest in 1974 and served as the first premier of East Sepik Province beginning in 1976...
, GCL (2008) - Catholic Bishop - Sir Silas AtopareSilas AtopareSir Silas Atopare, GCL, GCMG was the seventh Governor-General of Papua New Guinea from November 1997 until November 2003.Atopare is a member Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1998, he was knighted in the Order of St Michael and St George. In 2008 Sir Silas was appointed a Grand Chief in the Order...
, GCL, GCMG (2008) - Former Governor General of PNG - Sir Donatus Mola, GCL (20??) - Former Bougainville Chief
- The Rt Hon Sir Rabbie NamaliuRabbie NamaliuSir Rabbie Langanai Namaliu, GCL, CSM, KCMG is a Papua New Guinea politician. He served as the fourth Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea from 1988 to 1992 as leader of the Pangu Party...
, GCL, CSM, KCMG (2009) - Former Prime Minister of PNG - Archbishop Karl Hesse, GCL, MSC - Catholic Archbishop of Rabaul
- The Hon Boyamo Sali, GCL (2009) - Former Cabinet Minister of PNG
- The Hon Mathew Siune, GCL (2009) - Former Cabinet Minister of PNG
- Sir Akepa Miakwe, GCL (2011) - Former politician of Unggai-Bena in Eastern Highlands
- Sir Brian BarnesBrian BarnesBrian Barnes may refer to:*Brian Barnes , English artist*Brian Barnes , Scottish golfer*Brian Barnes , American baseball player...
, GCL (2011) - Former Archbishop of Port Moresby Catholic Archdiocese - The Hon Sir Peter BarterPeter BarterSir Peter Leslie Charles Barter, GCL, OBE was Minister for Health and Bougainville Affairs in the Papua New Guinean Government and is active in the reconciliation movement in Bougainville. He established the Melanesian Foundation in 1980, a not-for-profit organisation that invests in remote...
, GCL, OBE (2011) - Former Cabinet Minister of PNG and Governor of Madang province
Honorary Grand Commanders
- Major-General Michael JefferyMichael JefferyMajor General Philip Michael Jeffery AC, CVO, MC was the 24th Governor-General of Australia , the first Australian career soldier to be appointed governor-general...
, AC, CVO, MC, GCL (2005) - Former Governor General of Australia - The Hon. Gough WhitlamGough WhitlamEdward Gough Whitlam, AC, QC , known as Gough Whitlam , served as the 21st Prime Minister of Australia. Whitlam led the Australian Labor Party to power at the 1972 election and retained government at the 1974 election, before being dismissed by Governor-General Sir John Kerr at the climax of the...
, AC, GCL, QC (2005) - Former Prime Minister of Australia - The Hon Andrew PeacockAndrew PeacockAndrew Sharp Peacock AC, GCL , is a former Australian Liberal politician. He was a minister in the Gorton, McMahon and Fraser governments, and was federal leader of the Liberal Party of Australia 1983–1985 and 1989–1990...
, AC, GCL (2006) - Former Foreign Minister of Australia - President Bill ClintonBill ClintonWilliam Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
, GCL (2006) - Former President of the USA http://www.pm.gov.pg/PMsOffice/PMsoffice.nsf/pages/5229B152B4CB03434A2572400020E7E9?OpenDocument - The Hon Bob HawkeBob HawkeRobert James Lee "Bob" Hawke AC GCL was the 23rd Prime Minister of Australia from March 1983 to December 1991 and therefore longest serving Australian Labor Party Prime Minister....
, AC, GCL (2009) - Former Prime Minister of Australia - The Rt Hon Malcolm FraserMalcolm FraserJohn Malcolm Fraser AC, CH, GCL, PC is a former Australian Liberal Party politician who was the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia. He came to power in the 1975 election following the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor government, in which he played a key role...
, AC, CH, GCL (2009) - Former Prime Minister of Australia
Officer of Logohu
Member of Logohu
Member of Logohu (ML) is awarded for commendable service to a particular area of endeavour, to Papua New Guinea, or to a local community, sustained over a period of at least seven years.National Logohu Medal
The National Logohu Medal (LM) is awarded for exemplary service in a profession, career, or industry group, or to the general community, over a period of at least five years.Order of the Star of Melanesia
This Order also consists of one level, the Companion of the Star of Melanesia (CSM). It is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Papua New Guinea and MelanesiaMelanesia
Melanesia is a subregion of Oceania extending from the western end of the Pacific Ocean to the Arafura Sea, and eastward to Fiji. The region comprises most of the islands immediately north and northeast of Australia...
, sustained over a period of fifteen years.
In ranking order, Companion of the Star of Melanesia follows Grand Companion of the Logohu.
Some Awardee's
- Vice Admiral Sir Timothy LaurenceTimothy LaurenceVice Admiral Sir Timothy James Hamilton Laurence, KCVO, CB, ADC is a senior British naval officer and the second husband of HRH The Princess Royal, the only daughter of HM The Queen...
, KCVO, CB - Husband of the Princess RoyalPrincess RoyalPrincess Royal is a style customarily awarded by a British monarch to his or her eldest daughter. The style is held for life, so a princess cannot be given the style during the lifetime of another Princess Royal...
Other medals
- 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)
External links
- Orders, Decorations and Medals
- http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20050930/news01.htm News item on The Princess RoyalAnne, Princess RoyalPrincess Anne, Princess Royal , is the only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
becoming the first recipient of the new award - http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1129039646188
- http://www.pm.gov.pg/pmsoffice/pmsoffice.nsf/pages/17326D1EFA6B7F494A256F7400025C93?OpenDocument
- List of the first recipients
- images
- Details of awards and nomination form
- News Release and photos of Michael Jeffery's appointment