Leader a ‘voice of reason’ - Kabui
12/6/08
The Opposition yesterday expressed profound sadness over the sudden death of the President of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Joseph Kabui. Opposition Leader Sir Mekere Morauta and Deputy Opposition Leader Bart Philemon in a joint statement described the late President as a strong, courageous leader who led from the front in trying and violent times to bring peace and normalcy back to the island of Bougainville. “The people of Bougainville have lost a leader who will be hard to replace. He definitely is a hero and champion of the people,” Sir Mekere said. Mr Philemon said that the condolences pouring in from around the nation as well as overseas highlighted the influence and respect Mr Kabui had enjoyed.
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Tribute to former seminarian
12/6/08
A Catholic seminary school in Kokopo was praised for shaping and giving President Joseph Kabui the very foundations that defined his characteristics and the way he lived his life. Chanel College at Ulapia outside Kokopo was the school that President Kabui entered at the age of 14 and stayed for six years before graduating in 1972. His record at the school speaks for itself as principal John Maidang outlined. He said President Kabui was spoken of with high regard from the school even from the rector at the time. He said he was academically a top student, coming in first and second place in most of his subjects. In his final year he was elected the school captain.Mr Kabui, at the time, wrote that he attended Chanel College because he wanted to serve his people and the country.
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