Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has officially welcome the 3000 athletes to the games on behalf of the people of Papua New Guinea.
The prime minister at the opening ceremony last night has urged them to play their sports in the spirit of sports and enjoy every moment of Papua New Guinea's hospitality. Peter ONeill extended his gratitude to the Games organizing Committee for the spectacular ceremony ever displayed. Prime Minister Peter O'Neill was the proudest man ever when he walked beside the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, to take up the podium to officiate the opening ceremony. ONeill proudly told the fellow Pacific Islanders this is the best time to live in the Pacific, as great things will happened. "People of Papua New Guinea welcome you to our nation, our capital city, visitors from the 24 games nations, we also welcome you Your Royal Highness, the Duke of York, to once again open the Pacific Game in Port Moresby. I know that this game will be the best game ever, and many new records will be set". He assured the athletes the sports facilities are of the world standard and they should enjoy, and make this games a memorable one. NBC
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Charmaine A
7/5/2015 11:59:08 am
Watched the Opening of the 2015 Pacific Games aired on NITV (National Indigenous Television) in Brisbane and I was beaming with pride! Such a fantastic sight to see the diversity in our PNG culture displayed on television! Go TEAM PNG!
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