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Leader of Our Development Party and three-term Alotau Open MP Charles Abel has been eliminated from the race for the Milne Bay Regional seat. Counting for this seat has been suspended to tomorrow, after this 14th exclusion. Mr. Abel was vying for Governor in this national election. Mr. Abel’s exit comes as a shock to many in Milne Bay Province. He managed to poll 9,462 votes to be eliminated, leaving three candidates left in the race. Counting was suspended to 7am tomorrow (Tuesday 02.08.22) where the 15th exclusion will be the only other female left in the race – PANGU Pati’s Jennifer Rudd. People’s National Congress Party candidate Gordon Henry Wesley has a commanding lead of 32,380, followed by National Alliance Party candidate Tim Neville on 24,761 votes while United Resource Party’s Titus Philemon is on the spot with 23,542 votes. NBC News / PNG Today Next :  PNG Election : Yama calls for Suspension of Madang Returning Officer

Blackwater Motors Group have been appointed retailers for ORA GWM and the new electric car, the ORA Funky Cat for the Cork and Munster region, writes Trish Whelan.  The ORA Funky Cat has landed at Blackwater Motors Wilton, with models available for immediate delivery.  The highly specced model is available in two grades, the 300 PRO with a 310km range and the 400 PRO+ with a range of 420km. Prices, from €31,99, include features such as facial recognition, voice recognition, 360deg cameras and adaptive cruise control as standard.  Head of Business at Blackwater Motors Group Michael O’Brien said the first model released, the ORA Funky Cat, has a lot to offer in terms of its range, price and specification. He extends an invite for people to take a closer look at test drive at their location in Wilton.  Pat Ryan, Managing Director for GWM ORA in Ireland said this appointment ensures excellent representation in the south of Ireland.  Pictured are Pat Ryan, MD GWM ORA Ireland; Kevin Hilliard...