The Order of Logohu is the principal order of the Order of Papua New Guinea. ''Logohu'' is a Motuan word for the

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Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i ...

since its independence. The Order consists of four ranks.

Classes of the Order

Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu

The 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 .

Officer of Logohu

The 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

The 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

The 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

*Sovereign:

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*Chancellor: Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae Royal Chiefs *

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(2005) Grand Companions * Dame

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– First Woman elected to the PNG Parliament * Sir

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(2005) – Long Serving Parliamentarian and Framer of the PNG constitution * Sir Donatus Mola (2005) – Former Bougainville Chief * Sir

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(2009) – Former Prime Minister of PNG *Archbishop Karl Hesse, – Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Rabaul * Boyamo Sali (2009) – Former Cabinet Minister of PNG * Mathew Siune (2009) – Former Cabinet Minister of PNG *Sir Akepa Miakwe (2011) – Former politician of Unggai-Bena in Eastern Highlands *Sir Brian Barnes (2011) – Former Archbishop of Port Moresby Catholic Archdiocese Honorary Grand Companions *

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Precedence

The precedence of the classes of the Order of Logohu vary, they are as follows:

References

{{reflist Orders, decorations, and medals of Papua New Guinea Recipients of the Order of Logohu