The Order of Logohu is the principal order of the Order of Papua New Guinea. 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 four ranks.
| Order of Logohu | |
|---|---|
 Grand Companion insignia | |
| Awarded by the Monarch of Papua New Guinea | |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Established | 23 August 2005 |
| Eligibility | Citizens of Papua New Guinea as well as foreigners as honorary recipients |
| Awarded for | Service to Papua New Guinea |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Founder | Elizabeth II |
| Sovereign | Charles III |
| Chancellor | Governor-General of Papua New Guinea |
| Grades | Grand Companion of Logohu (GCL) Officer of Logohu (OL) Member of Logohu (ML) National Logohu Medal (LM) |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Dependent on grade |
| Next (lower) | Dependent on grade |
 Grand Companion ribbon  Ribbon of all other classes and medal | |
Classes of the Order
editGrand Companion of the Order of Logohu
editThe 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. Recipients of the Grand Companion class are titled "Chief". The Chancellor of the Order of Logohu is titled as "Grand Chief" as well as one other living recipient of the class. The title of Grand Chief is currently held by Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae GCL GCMG.[1]
Officer of Logohu
editThe 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.
Member of Logohu
editThe 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
editThe 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.
Current Composition
edit- Sovereign: Charles III
- Chancellor: Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae GCL GCMG KStJ
Royal Chiefs
- The Princess Royal (2005)
Grand Companions
- Dame Josephine Abaijah GCL DBE – First Woman elected to the PNG Parliament
- Sir Julius Chan GCL GCMG KBE PC (2005) – Former Prime Minister of PNG
- John Momis GCL (2005) – Long Serving Parliamentarian and Framer of the PNG constitution[2]
- Sir Donatus Mola GCL (2005) – Former Bougainville Chief
- Archbishop Karl Hesse, GCL – Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Rabaul
- Boyamo Sali GCL (2009) – Former Cabinet Minister of PNG
- Mathew Siune GCL (2009) – Former Cabinet Minister of PNG
- Sir Akepa Miakwe GCL(2011) – Former politician of Unggai-Bena in Eastern Highlands
- Sir Brian Barnes GCL (2011) – Former Archbishop of Port Moresby Catholic Archdiocese
Honorary Grand Companions
- Bill Clinton (2006) – Former President of the United States[3]
- Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono GCB GCL AC(2010) – Former President of the Republic of Indonesia
- Narendra Modi (2023) – Prime Minister of India[4]
Precedence
editThe precedence of the classes of the Order of Logohu vary, they are as follows:[1]
| Higher | Order of Logohu Class | Lower |
| Cross of Valour | Grand Companion of Logohu | Companion of the Star of Melanesia |
| Companion of the Star of Melanesia | Officer of Logohu | Member of Logohu |
| Officer of Logohu | Member of Logohu | National Logohu Medal |
| Member of Logohu | National Logohu Medal | Cross of Medical Service Medal |
References
edit- ^ a b "The Order of PNG". Governor General of Papua New Guinea. Archived from the original on 29 December 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
- ^ "Former PNG Parliamentarian Chief John Momis joins USP as Visiting Fellow". The University of the South Pacific News. 2006-02-07. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ^ "SIR MICHAEL'S STATEMENT WHEN AWARDING FORMER UNITED STATES PRESIDENT, BILL CLINTON WITH A 'LOGOHU MEDAL' UNDER THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA ORDERS OF LOGOHU DURING HIS RECENT VISIT TO PNG". Official Website of the Prime Minister of Papue New Guinea. Archived from the original on 18 March 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ^ "PM in Papua New Guinea LIVE: Modi Gets PNG's Rare Honour After Fiji's Highest Award; Millets Lead Lunch Hosted For Him". News18. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.