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The Papua New Guinea 11th parliament  sitting begins this morning  at 10 o’clock.  The major agenda of the House would be the swearing-in of the members-elected and voting of the Speaker and subsequent Prime Minister.  The clerk of Parliament Kala Aufa told NBC news that  all members-elected will be sworn in by Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika and that will be followed by the election of the Parliament Speaker and other formalities. Parliament will then be adjourned for two weeks to chart a way forward for the new government.  NBC/PNG Today Next :  Kua calls for Electronic Voting System for PNG

The Papua New Guinea Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) says policy intervention in any business sector in the country will not work out if there is no competition in the market. ICCC Commissioner, Paulus Ain says Energy Sector has great potential to become a significant catalyst for a better economy. However, he says the sector needs more competition in the market to boost the economy. The country is currently facing a fuel shortage with Puma Energy’s monopoly over the fuel market due to a lack of access to foreign exchange. In an exclusive interview with NBC News, the ICCC Commissioner, Paulus Ain highlighted the low outcome of the policy decision by the government seemed to be not working. However, he says the energy sector has great potential to attract new investors into the market if there is competition. The ICCC’s role in regulating the energy sector has now changed and the role was taken over by the National Energy Authority. Mr. Ain says the energy po...

Creature ABC Ages 4-8, 120 p, Chronicle Books, Isbn-0811869784 An elegant addition to any library, this deluxe alphabet book features 120 pages of Andrew Zuckerman’s breathtaking wildlife photography. From alligator to zebra, each featured animal boasts two striking studio portraits against a clean white background, offering a unique up-close view of the animal kingdom. Readers can flip to a helpful glossary in the back for extra information. From the sleek beauty of a smiling hippo to the powerful majesty of a roaring lion, this gorgeous new book is both a stunning work of art and a ferociously fun way for young animal-lovers to learn their ABCs. The book is good. The glossy photos – the details in them as if the creatures were about to leap off the pages – were just perfect! I just wish all the letters were represented by the appropriate creature. Don’t get me wrong – most of them are, but some aren’t. Like N is for nocturnal creatures (which is mor...

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