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The New Government has been urged to consider creating a Special Parliamentary Committee on Elections, to oversee some roles of the Electoral Commission. East Sepik Governor East Sepik Governor, Allan Bird says that the provinces should also apply to the Supreme Court to remove the functions of Electoral roll updates from the Electoral Commission and take it to the provinces. Mr. Bird said this on NBC National Radio, following reports of voters in some districts of East Sepik Province being denied their democratic right to cast votes due to a shortage of Ballot papers. Governor Bird reiterates, Electoral Commission is a massive failure in the country and appointing a new Electoral Commissioner would not fix anything,. He says that there is a need for structural change to rectify this problem. NBC News / PNG Today Next :  PNG Elections : Security Forces Move into Enga Province

Spain’s capital city of Madrid is a fantastic destination for a European city break if you’re looking for fascinating culture and impressive architecture. Let’s take a look at the city’s must-see attractions and introduce you to some of the best places to find delicious vegan food. Top Attractions In Madrid  There’s a huge range of museums, galleries, monuments and sights to see in Madrid, making it hard to fit everything into your schedule. If you only have time for three, make it these: #1. Prado National Museum  Museo Nacional del Prado is one of Spain’s most popular tourist attractions . As Spain’s national art museum its collection of Spanish art is second to none, but it’s also home to one of the world’s finest collections of European art. With literally thousands of paintings and sculptures inside, there’s a lot to explore –  so plan your itinerary in advance to prioritise the artworks you want to see most. #2. Royal Palace of Madrid  The Royal Palace of Madrid is the official S

There was a time when it was a backpacker’s haven and Laos’s party capital with drunken parties, tubing down the river and chilling at its iconic river side TV bars. Today, it is an eco-tourism hotspot that is known for its adventure avenues, pristine nature spots and oodles of relaxation. I am talking about the tropical green paradise called Vang Vieng that is surrounded by gorgeous karst topography in Central Laos. Located by the Nam Song river, Vang Vieng is blessed with gorgeous nature all round. It was this very beautiful nature that made it extremely popular in the backpacking circuit. Unfortunately, instead of nature, tourists focussed on drinking and drugs and a good many of them lost their lives while participating in adventure activities in an inebriated state. The good news is that Vang Vieng has rediscovered its mojo with version 2.0. This version 2.0 is more focused on promoting Vang Vieng as an eco adventure destination of Laos. This eco adventure includes kayaking and r

Yes it’s true, you can grow a tropical garden in 6 months. However you will need to purchase the right plants at the right time and plant them in a position with conditions that will best suit their environmental needs. Ok, that can sound quite daunting but with the majority of cold hardy tropical plants require not much more that full sun and free draining soil. It is a lot easier than you might first think – there are of course some exceptions. So welcome to English horticulturist Lorna’s cold hardy tropical garden. Planted 6 months ago to when this video was taken, it is now a mature, lush corner of the garden filled with colour and architectural foliage. We have specifically chosen large-leaved specimens, brought in a few specimen plants from our old garden – just two in fact, the hardy banana Musa basjoo and the Tetrapanax ‘Rex’. Most other plants are herbaceous plants we have propagated through division or late spring or summer flowering bulbs bought and stored from earlier on in