The directors, executive and staff of BCL are extremely saddened by today’s passing of long-time company board member and former prime minister of Papua New Guinea, Sir Rabbie Namaliu aged 75.
BCL has had the privilege of Sir Rabbie’s service and wise counsel as a company director since 2011. He was a deeply respected and trusted adviser as well as dear friend to his fellow board members. An esteemed statesman, Sir Rabbie served as PNG prime minister between 1988 and 1992. He was also speaker of the national parliament between 1994 and 1997 and served as foreign affairs and immigration minister between 2002 and 2006 and minister for treasury between 2006 and 2007.
Sir Rabbie was a man of keen intellect, great warmth, empathy, and humour. He leaves an enormous legacy of service, and we pass on our sincerest condolences to all who knew him and loved him.