Pacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guineas independence

Celebrations and events have been held across the country to mark the milestonePNG independence: 50 years onPacific leaders have gathered in Port Moresby to celebrate Papua New Guineas 50th anniversary of independence from Australia, as prime minster James Marape reflected on the moment and voiced his optimism for the future despite the countrys challenges.Papua New Guinea was administered by Australia as a single territory from 1945. The territory included the former British protectorate of Pap...