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The National Alliance Party now has four (4) members declared so far, after  East Sepik Governor Alan Bird retained his seat in a landslide victory this morning.  PNG Election : Allan Bird retains East Sepik Provincial Seat on Primary Count  [NBC Photo] Bird polled 127, 315 votes, exceeding the absolute majority of 118, 090 votes. He was declared by Provincial Returning Officer Thaddeus  Ulapapik front of his supporters and families at the Moem Army  Barracks.  In his victory speech,  an emotional Mr. Bird thanked his people for their mandate and promised to work hard for the good of the province in the next five years.  Melanesian Alliance Party’s Kenny Samuel Wayu finished second with 34, 434 votes and on third place is Michael Somare Jrn with 14, 348 votes. The other NA members declared so far include Namatanai MP Walter Schnaubelt, Angoram MP Salio Waipo and the Late North Bougainville MP, William Nakin. NBC News / PNG Today Next :  PNG Election : James Donald Retains North-Fl...

The MG4 EV fully electric family hatchback arrived here in Q4 of last year joining the XS, MG5 and HS plug-in hybrid in the MG line-up, writes Trish Whelan.  This compact car will help the brand to attract more Irish customers with its quite eye-catching exterior design, high-end technology and its value for money. Other key qualities are space, technology, and the car’s driving quality. This is the first fully electric hatchback from MG; the first MG model to use the new MSP (Modular Scalable Platform) architecture developed by MG’s Chinese parent company SAIC Motor for all-electric vehicles. This platform will pave the way for future MG electric cars from hatchbacks to SUVs and even sports cars as it is suitable for wheelbases ranging from 2,650 to 3,100mm. MG4 EV has a wheelbase of 2,705mm.  This advanced architecture also offers very good roadholding and engagement for the driver thanks to the car’s 50:50 weight distribution. It also means more direct steering movements and fast co...