WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Papua New Guinea had declared next Monday a public holiday in anticipation of an historic visit by U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders from the region.
Police were tightening security, billboards were going up, and people were getting ready to sing and dance in the streets.
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