Press Release: Bank of PNG turns 50

In delivering her opening remarks, the Acting Governor, Ms Elizabeth Genia, stated, “In 1973, the winds of change were altering the course of history and the dream of Papua New Guinea taking responsibility for our own affairs was slowly becoming a reality. Though still two years away from achieving Independence, our young and emerging nation would need strong and stable institutions to support a peaceful and inclusive society, as well as the leadership needed to embrace the challenges the future would bring.”

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