Alternative Prime Minister nominee and Member for Finschhafen, Rainbo Paita, expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the late member of Central Bougainville, Fr Simon Dumarinu. He expressed that it is always a sad time to learn of the passing of a fellow member of parliament, and the death of Fr Simon Dumarinu is no different. He was a man of principle, a man who cared for his people, and a man who wanted to use his time wisely to serve his people to his fullest capacity. “My interactions with Fr Dumarinu were always positive. He was a soft-spoken man who wanted nothing but to use his time in parliament to improve the lives of his people.” Paita also shared that his last speech in parliament clearly showed his beliefs for a better and prosperous Bougainville. "He spoke strongly for the people of Bougainville during the debate on ratification and expressed his wishes for the future of Bougainville." “I join my fellow colleagues in expressing my deep condolences to the family and relatives of Fr Dumarinu and the people of Central Bougainville.” “My family, and the people of Finschhafen all convey our thoughts and prayers to those grieving over Fr Dumarinu’s passing and we wish them comfort and peace.”