Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape, MP has handed over the Chairmanship of the Melanesian Spearhead Group to Vanuatu, after Papua New Guinea held it for three years. PNG Hands over MSG Chairmanship to Vanuatu Prime Minister Marape handed over the Chairmanship yesterday in a small traditional ceremony held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. The incoming Chairman, Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Bob Loughman thanked Papua New Guinea for holding the Chairmanship for the past several years which were tough and committed to implementing the Objectives of the MSG. Next : PNG Elections : Court to decide on Hagen Open Returning Officer’s Appointment