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Over five million people are expected to cast their votes throughout Papua New Guinea  this and next week in the 2022 polls. The PNG Electoral Commission has reported a generally good turnout on day one of polling day throughout the country. Ballot boxes prepared for polling in PNG Simon Sinai told the NBC Government Talkback Show, that all provinces with scheduled polling days today started, except for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. He said, “In general, at least there are one or two electorates that have started their polling in all the provinces which is a good sign.” Mr. Sinai said the other issues of the late start to polls, names missing on the rolls, among others, are common issues in every election. He was responding to questions about certain provinces whose polling didn’t commence as planned for today. Mr. Sinai said “Some issues if you like you know it’s on the roll and people waiting on the line and some they don’t find their names on the roll. Those are common issu

 NCD Metropolitan Superintendent Gideon Ikumu said homicide detectives are now investigating a shooting death incident which occurred at the ATS settlement yesterday in Port Moresby. A woman was reportedly killed in this election related violence. A video of the dead person purportedly killed by a stray bullet went viral on social media yesterday, with many commentators levelling blame at the police. City of Port Moresby Mr Ikumu confirmed that police reinforcements went to restore order when a rowdy and quarrelsome crowd threatened to harm election officials and disrupted polling at the ATS settlement. Rocks were hurled at police and gunshots were fired to disperse the unruly crowd. Mr Ikumu addressed angry settlers at ATS after the incident. He assured the settlers that the police investigation would ascertain the facts. He said a formal investigation began yesterday to establish how the victim was killed and who was responsible for her death. “Homicide detectives are now collecting

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

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the Foreign Affairs Minister, the Honorable Justin Tkatchenko has stepped aside from his Ministerial portfolio with immediate effect.  This followed public uproar after a tiktok video from his daughter Savannah Tkatchenko was circulated widely on social media. The Minister’s defense of his daughter drew further harsh criticism from the public over the poor choice of words used to show his frustrations.  The Prime Minister announced that he will oversee the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the interim, and that includes making sure that the preparation towards hosting the Prime Minister of India, the President of the United States, the Prime Minister of Fiji, and all other Pacific Island leaders go ahead as planned.  “I want to commend the Minister for putting the interest of the country ahead of his own. I also want to apologise to his family, and especially his daughter Savannah for the traumatic experience over the last co