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 The members of Papua New Guinea Defence Force  have taken control of the  streets of  Port Moresby  after citywide election related uprising and violence that started yesterday. PNG Soldiers patrol streets of Port Moresby [Photo by PNG Defence Force] The military moved into the city to support  the Papua New Guinea Police to bring normalcy back to the city.  The vote Counting venues were deserted except for security personnel and few scrutineers. The roads in the city were also deserted. PNG Soldiers patrol streets of Port Moresby [Photo by PNG Defence Force] Meanwhile  Prime Minister,  James Marape has been in Port Moresby since early today (July 25 2022) from Wewak to attend to yesterday’s unfortunate election-related events in Port Moresby and others around the country. The National Security Advisory Committee (NSAC) is meeting at 3pm today to discuss not only the Port Moresby issue, but other issues that have disrupted the electoral process right across the country. PM Marape will

Air Niugini has upgraded and increased flights on its busy route to Nadzab airport in Lae following the completion of runway improvement works by National Airports Corporation (NAC). The move will provide a new level of comfort to our customers travelling to and from Lae and allow Air Niugini to increase capacity especially during peak periods, allowing Papua New Guineans to arrive home in time to celebrate Christmas and New Year with families and loved ones. The airline operated its first Boeing 737 commercial flight into Nadzab airport just before Independence on Thursday 15th September, and the B737 aircraft will now become a regular sight at Nadzab over the coming months and years. Air Niugini’s General Manager Commercial and Distribution, Mr Paul Abbot said, “Lae is the largest transport and industrial hub for the Momase region, and a key centre for the Papua New Guinea economy as a whole. “The Boeing 737-800 can carry up to 144 passengers per flight (16 Business and 128 Economy)