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The Member-elect for Sinasina-Yongomugl open electorate and Leader of the PNG National Party, Kerenga Kua says an electronic system of voting needs to be introduced in PNG. Kerenga Kua Mr Kua said this following his declaration this afternoon at the Dixon Field in Kundiawa. He says  the problems that are faced in the country with regards to polling, is due to the  type of voting system currently used, which is  the Limited Preferential Voting System. Mr Kua  also blamed  everyone who had been in power for the problems now faced. Mr Kua who has retained his seat for the third term in this election  polled 16, 341 votes. NBC / PNG Today  Next :  People will vote for Prime Minister , says PNG PM Marape

 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