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Papua New Guinea  Prime Minister  James Marape says the ruling Pangu Pati and other members of the Coalition Government supported the reelection of Sir Bob Dadae as Governor-General in Parliament today (Thursday, January 19, 2023) to maintain “continuity and stability”.  He said this after Sir Bob polled 71 votes to finish ahead of former Papua New Guinea High Commissioner to the United Kingdon, Winnie Kiap, with 33 votes. The other candidate was former Manus Premier, and then Governor, Steven Pokawin. “For continuity and stability, when our Head of State is working well, Pangu and Coalition partners gave our support to Sir Bob,” PM Marape said. “Continuity and stability are very important in our Head of State. “Our Founding Fathers, who wrote the Constitution, saw that in 1975 and gave this office a six-year tenureship with a constitutional provision for second term.  “This is the highest office of our democracy, and when the incumbent’s work is without disrepute , he as the symbolic ...

Nissan’s Ariya electric family crossover SUV arrived here last summer after many months of hype and speculation, writes Trish Whelan. Some call it a coupe crossover due to the car’s sloping roofline, but anyway it has a stand-out futuristic design, stunning good looks and very spacious cabin with a flat floor front and rear which adds to the roomy feel. It provided me with huge comfort and had all the connectivity and specification that I’d ever need in a car.  Ariya is bigger than it looks from the outside – larger than the brand’s hugely popular Qashqai SUV but not as big as the X-Trail. It is quite high and doors open wide. Features include a black grille, slim LED headlamps and daytime running lights, while at the rear lights from side to side show the width of the car.  Interior styling is premium all the way with beautiful upholstery, excellent fit and finish, tactile materials which add to the sense of wellbeing. A minimalist dashboard features two side by side large 12.3-i...