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 The Social Democratic Party today welcomed the inclusion of an independent declared candidates who recently joined the party. Party Leader and incumbent NCD Governor Powes Parkop welcomed the inclusion of newly declared MP for Kagua Erave Maina Pano along with its declared MPs at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby. SDP MPs at Hilton Hotel. Photo by SDP Media Alongside him was newly declared member for Nipa Kutubu Billy Joseph and Central Bougainville MP Simon Dumarino. The inclusion of Pano now takes the total number of SDP’s parliamentary MPs to four with Parkop yet to be declared. Parkop says the party has made a strategic decision to join the coalition of the Pangu led government not just to make numbers but with working and substantive policies to contribute in delivering for the people. He further called on other independent candidates to join SDP and be mentored in politics. SDP had endorsed 34 candidates in the 2022 National General Elections and have four declared MPs so far. SD

International flights out of Port Moresby and Lae  in Papua New Guinea are affected after the National Airport Corporation (NAC) closed the at Jacksons International Airport and Lae Nadzab airports.  Airlines in PNG have advised the general public of the closure of airports and cancellation of flights. Air Niugini has informed  their customers  that early on Saturday morning(12th November), National Airports Corporation (NAC) advised that they had closed both Port Moresby and Nadzab airports for all flights.  NAC closes Port Moresby and Lae Airports, domestic and International Flights affected  [Photo by PNG Air] At 8:30am , NAC reopened Port Moresby airport for international flights only. PX3 to Brisbane (and PX4 return) and PX80 to Honiara (and PX81 return) will operate but are significantly delayed as a consequence.  NAC has advised that both Port Moresby and Lae airports remain closed for all domestic flights, and NAC expect the airport will not reopen until Sunday morning Air Niug

 The Santos Papua New Guinea Orchids take on host nation England in the final round of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup competition.  Both teams go into this game with strong wins over Canada and Brazil.  The match will decide the winner of the Pool  though despite the results  both teams still qualify for the finals playoffs.  Full Time :  PNG Orchid 04    England 42  HALF-TIME : PNG ORCHIDS 04   ENGLAND 14 Below is the livestream of the match between PNG Orchids and England. Starts : 5:30 am Thursday 10th of November. 2022 (PNG Time)  This Livestream Ended! Next :  PNG Police criminal Investigation Team heads to Kiriwina Island following killing of 24 people

 K618 Million Budget Approved by East New Britain Provincial Government for 2023 Under the Leadership of Governor Marum The East New Britain Provincial government’s record-breaking budget for 2023 is not just good news for the region, but it also bodes well for the wider economy of Papua New Guinea. Governor Marum [ Photo Credit: Rohan Paul] As one of the country’s big provinces, the East New Britain Province plays a crucial role in driving the national economy forward. The government’s focus on key industries such as tourism, agriculture, and infrastructure will not only benefit the province but also create opportunities and growth for the rest of the country. For instance, the investment in tourism will not only create jobs and improve the local economy, but it will also attract more visitors to Papua New Guinea, boosting the national tourism industry. Similarly, the support for agriculture and commodities will help to increase food security, promote sustainable agriculture practices

If you’re gearing up to travel and you haven’t visited the southwestern region of the U.S., it might be a good time to consider it. Whether you’re picking one spot, or you’d like to take a long-distance motorcycle trip or road trip, the southwestern part of the country has amazing scenery unlike anything else in the world. The following are some scenic places in the southwest you might think about adding to your itinerary. Antelope Canyon Antelope Canyon is in Arizona. You can walk through the sandstone walls of the canyon, which were formed by erosion from flash flooding primarily. The slot canyon includes five sections that are on the Navajo Reservation. These include Upper Antelope Canyon, Rattle Snake Canyon, Owl Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, and Mountain Sheep Canyon. Antelope Canyon is one of the most popular spots in the country for photographers, thanks to the stunning orange and red tones. There are unlimited lighting changes and angles, so you can get images that no one