27 March 1997Acting Prime Minister Takes OfficeJohn Giheno
John Giheno becomes acting Prime Minister during the Sandline crisis
Historical records for Papua New Guinea in 1997, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
John Giheno becomes acting Prime Minister during the Sandline crisis
Chan steps aside during the Sandline affair and political crisis
Chan resumes office briefly before the 1997 election transition
Bill Skate becomes Prime Minister after the 1997 national election
Silas Atopare becomes Governor-General of Papua New Guinea
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