Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape officially welcomed NRL star Jerome Luai to Port Moresby today. Luai has been designated “Player Number 1” for the Papua New Guinea Chiefs. Beyond his role with the team, Luai is set to become a Regional Tourism Ambassador for the nation. The welcoming ceremony took place at the APEC Terminal. Details of the visit were initially accessible only to subscribers of the Post Courier. This appointment signals PNG’s intention to leverage Luai’s profile to boost tourism and promote the country internationally.