Sir Ronald ToVue KBE (1933 – 2021) was a founding member of the Pangu Pati of Papua New Guinea (PNG), which formed the first government of the country after its Independence. He went on to become the premier of East New Britain Province from 1981 to 1989, as well as a successful businessman.
Ronald ToVue | |
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| Born | 17 February 1933 |
| Died | 25 December 2021 (aged 88) Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur and politician |
| Known for | Premier of East New Britain Province; Founder member of the Pangu Pati |
| Spouse | Suluet Tingvil |
| Children | Three |
Early life
editToVue was born in the Rabaul District of East New Britain on 17 February 1933. He attended Sogeri National High School, near Port Moresby, where he became friends with the future first prime minister of PNG, Michael Somare, as well as other future leaders, including Sir Vincent Eri, Sir Paulias Matane, and Sir Alkan Tololo, who were to form the core of the Pangu Pati.[1][2]
Career
editIn addition to becoming premier of East New Britain province, he served as the chair of the East New Britain Health Authority and of the Rabaul Development Authority Board. He also became a successful businessman in Rabaul, Kokopo and Port Moresby. He was a strong advocate of autonomy for East New Britain.[3][4]
Death
editToVue died in Port Moresby on Christmas Day 2021, having been medically evacuated from Rabaul on the previous day.[5]
Awards and honours
editToVue was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in Queen Elizabeth II's 1982 New Year's Honours List[6] and a Knight Bachelor (KBE) in the 1987 Birthday Honours.
References
edit- ^ Kaputin, John. "A Personal Tribute to the Grand Chief, Sir Michael Thomas Somare,". Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Pangu Pati celebrates 55th anniversary". James Marape. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Tiden, Grace (24 October 2013). "Tovue: ENB autonomy quest needs support". Papua New Guinea Post-Courier.
- ^ "Former ENB premier passes on". The National. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "Wong pays tribute to late Sir Ronald ToVue". Loop PNG. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "SIXTH SUPPLEMENT to The London Gazette of Wednesday, 30th December 1981" (PDF). The London Gazette. Retrieved 4 August 2023.