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PNG’s Deputy Commander for Highlands East Chief Superintendent Joseph Tondop told the people of Simbu not to sell their votes as it is worth millions. Story and photographs by Police Media Officer Mr Andrew Philip in Kundiawa, Simbu Province Mr Tondop said this during the Joint Security Task Force (JSTF) awareness on violence free, fair, and peaceful 2022 national general election in Kundiawa, Simbu province last week. Mr Tondop told the people not to think about today only and sell their votes. He said think about their future, their children and the future generation coming after them. He said pray and seek good leaders from God because he would show them the best leaders. He said leadership is only appointed by God himself. Mr Tondop told the people to screen leaders properly and choose the best among the many candidates and send someone who can bring services back to the community, district, and the province. He said they need to elect leaders who are selfless and think about ...

 The Ok Tedi Mine will generate over PGK19 Billion in dividends for the benefit of Papua New Guinea over the next 11 years, says Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) General Manager Commercial and Chief Financial Officer Cameron Clark. Ok Tedi Mining Ltd (OTML) General Manager Commercial and Chief Financial Officer Cameron Clark. [Photo supplied] Mr Clark said this today when speaking at the PNG Mining and Petroleum Investment Conference in Sydney, Australia. He said although the mine has been impacted by high fuel cost, and the expected low grade ore transition in 2022, OTML remains profitable and is committed to delivering for its shareholders. “The outlook for Ok Tedi is a positive one. The Company has tripled its value in the last 6 years and extended mine life by 7 years. This has been made possible by a combination of technical improvements, cost improvement, accelerated mining rates and internal investment in key strategic projects,” Mr. Clark said. He put this amount into context by sayin...