The Parliamentary Service (PS) has commenced preparations for the nation’s 50th Independence anniversary, which will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, with the traditional flag-raising ceremony. According to the PNG Parliament, the official launch of the Service's 50th Independence anniversary official logo, theme and program will be announced in the coming weeks. “The milestone event marks five decades of Papua New Guinea’s independence and will be commemorated with a series of activities aimed at promoting the theme, “One Nation, One Country, One People”. An organizing committee has been established to oversee the planning and execution of the program, ensuring that it reflects the unity and progress that PNG has achieved over the past 50 years. The committee’s efforts include coordinating participation from a wide range of key stakeholders, including the first legislators, Members of Parliament (past and current), school students, PS staff, and the general public,” PNG Parliament stated. A central focus of the celebration will be the Parliament House, which has served as the heart of the nation’s democracy and governance since the country’s independence. The event will honour Parliament House as a symbol of the strength and unity of the country. Key highlights of the 50th Independence Anniversary Celebration include:

• Commemorative events: A series of activities will take place to celebrate the nation’s journey over the past five decades, including the unveiling of the statue of the late founding father Great Grand Chief Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Somare, which is a golden jubilee gift donated by the people of the Republic of Indonesia.
• Involvement of stakeholders: First legislators, stand out MPs over the last five decades, exceptional students, long service staff, and the public will come together to mark this historic milestone.
• Honouring Parliament House: A special focus will be placed on the Parliament House as a symbol of PNG’s democracy and as such a celebratory event for the iconic building’s 41st Anniversary will be held on Friday August 8th.
• Theme: The celebration will be under the theme “One People, One Nation, One Country”, reinforcing the unity that has defined the nation’s success.

PS staff are working diligently to ensure that the event reflects the significance of the occasion and will be a momentous celebration of the country’s history.