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Member-elect for Moresby South, Justin Tkatchenko, says he’s humbled and overwhelmed by the huge support shown by the people in the electorate to return him back into Parliament this year. Returning Officer, Tau Toea, declared Mr Tkatchenko winner at the Rita Flynn counting centre this afternoon, after Mr. Tkatchenko polled 28,111 first preferential votes, and went past the absolute majority of 23,310 votes. Mr Tkatchenko, a Social Democratic Party candidate, promised to serve the electorate and bring bigger and better services to the electorate than ever before.    Social Democratic Party Leader and National Capital District Governor, Powes Parkop, and PANGU Party Leader James Marape, were also at hand to witness the official declaration.  Moresby South is the first electorate in the National Capital District to declare a winner. Mr. Tkatchenko’s declaration now brings to two SDP Members, after the declaration of Central Bougainville’s Simon Dumarinu on Wednesday. NBC...

Planning a fun trip is always an exciting time. From picking activities you want to do to deciding where you want to stay, the planning of a vacation alone is enough to make a person want the trip to come faster. The biggest decision with a vacation, though, is actually picking a destination. Below are five key ways to pick a vacation spot for your next trip: 5 Factors to Guide Your Vacation Decision 1. Consider your overall budget While the last thing anyone wants to think about on vacation is money, it’s important to build a budget. Did you know that a one-week vacation in the U.S. costs $1,558 on average for just one person? This price includes lodging, food, transportation, activities, and other unknowns. It’s important to build a budget before picking a vacation destination, so that you can narrow your list to places you can afford. 2. The lodging you want to stay in In some cases, the lodging you want to experience can dictate where you should travel. For example, those looking ...