Nov 8, 2024 · COMMODORE Philip Polewara is now promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral and confirmed as Chief of Defence Force. Along with Commodore Polewara, Opa Opa Lari was also promoted to the rank of BRIGADIER and confirmed as Deputy Chief of Defence Force.

Jun 12, 2024 · REAR Admiral Philip Polewara is the new Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. The National Executive Council (NEC) formally announced Rear Admiral Polewara’s appointment yesterday. He replaces Major General Mark Goina who was appointed as the commander in 2022.

Jun 10, 2024 · The National Executive Council (NEC) today promoted Commodore Philip Polewara to the rank of Rear Admiral and appointed him as the new Commander and Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. Colonel Larry Opa was also promoted to the rank of Brigadier General and appointed as Deputy Chief of Defence Force.

Nov 11, 2024 · Commodore Philip Polewara has now been appointed as chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and promoted to the rank of rear admiral. Rear admiral is a two-star rank within the navy. Meanwhile, Colonel Lari Opa was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general and deputy PNGDF chief.

Jun 10, 2024 · The National Executive Council today has promoted Commodore Philip Polewara to the rank of Rear Admiral and appointed him as the new Commander and Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force. Prime Minister James Marape made this announcement in a statement released late this afternoon.

Jun 11, 2024 · The National Executive Council (NEC)has promoted Commodore Philip Polewara to the rank of Rear Admiral and appointed him as the new Commander and Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force(PNGDF). Another appointment was made where Colonel Larry Opa was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General and appointed as Deputy Chief of Defence Force.

Oct 6, 2024 · The National Executive Council (NEC) has announced the promotion of Commodore Philip Polewara to the rank of Rear Admiral and his appointment as the new Commander and Chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force.

Jun 19, 2024 · The Supreme Court of Papua New Guinea has issued an order staying the National Executive Council’s decision to promote and appoint Commodore Philip Polewara as Chief of Papua New Guinea Defence Force and Colonel Opa Lari Opa as Deputy Commander of the PNGDF, pending the outcome of Major-General Mark Goina’s court case.

Aug 21, 2023 · The Prime Minister also announced that Commodore Philip Polewara, who is the Deputy Chief of Defence Force, will be the Acting Chief of Defence Force in the interim.

Jun 10, 2024 · The National Executive Council today officially announced the appointment of Commodore Philip Polewara as Commander and Chief of the PNG Defence Force. Colonel Larry Opa was also promoted to the rank of Brigadier General …