More than a hundred receive King’s Golden Jubilee Medal
More than a hundred recipients of the Kings Golden Jubilee Medal at the 2026 Central Province Investiture Ceremony received medals and Certificates by His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, Governor General of Papua New Guinea on Friday.
The Kings Golden Jubilee Medal is awarded to individuals for their outstanding and Distinguished service to Papua New Guinea and Central Province. The Ceremony at Bautama in Central Province saw 108 recipients awarded with their medals and certificates by his excellency grand chief Sir Bob Dadae and witnessed by their families, friends and colleagues.
Bill Toraso, Official Secretary congratulated the 2026 recipients and thanked them for their service.
“There are three different medals which are presented by his excellency through the same process, the one you are about to receive now is the 50th Independence Anniversary Kings Golden Jubilee Medal.
“Gold medals that the Governor General presents are blessed by Buckingham palace, and they all recognize the individual contributions by the men and women of our country to develop the country." Toraso said.
Two serving staff of the National Broadcasting Corporation were also part of the cohort; Ms. Rachal Boga Director Provincial Radio at Radio Central and Mr. Wari Ila from the National Newsroom also received their medals for their services to Central and towards nation building in Papua New Guinea.
Acting Provincial Administrator, Magini Raga acknowledged the presence of his excellency and the recipients and apologized for the absence of Madam Governor and the District Members of the Province who had to attend the Parliament sitting.
“Our Nation's Golden Jubilee in 2025 celebrated 50 years of Papua New Guinea's sovereignty, resilience and growth. To my fellow recipients, congratulations and may this recognition inspire to continue serving our people with pride and dedication. May God bless our awardees.” Raga said.