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By Sasha Pei-Silovo – Buka, AROB : FM 100  Counting for the North Bougainville Open Seat will proceed “as normal” and is due to begin this weekend in Buka. Bougainville Election Manger, Justin Pantumari spoke to FM100 News today to clarify the electoral process following the death of incumbent North Bougainviille MP and National Alliance candidate, William Nakin in Port Moresby on Tuesday. “We have policy and procedures regarding how to address any votes for a deceased candidate during scrutiny of the 2022 National Election. The instructions is very clear from the electoral commissioner. “The ballot paper that contains the vote of a deceased candidate is considered as a formal ballot and must be scrutinized and counted.” Mr Pantumari confirmed that according to PNG election laws “the ballot paper must be counted the same as, if the candidate was alive.” “The procedure for scrutiny, counting and exclusion remains the same and should proceed according to the established procedures until

PNG has taken the lead again as big brother in Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s Cup football challenge and propose the introduction of women football in the next edition of MSG Cup next year. PNG Sports Foundation Executive Director Albert Veratau said PNG is pushing for women football amongst the Melanesian countries to promote gender balance and promote women folk to be part of the football tournament. Other sports proposed to be part on the MSG Sports Program include rugby which Fiji will be taking the lead to promote in the region and boxing. As the say goes, Mr Veratau said sports in general has no boundary and love to see other sports being part of the MSG program. Mr Veratau who took over the reign as new sport boss less than a year ago has been fighting tooth and nail after sports almost came to its knees due to lack of good administration and other related issues. He does not want to blame anyone but urged everyone including his officers and stakeholders to co

In all probability, you might have heard of the iconic band ‘The Beatles’ and even heard their music. But you might be surprised to know they visited Uttarakhand, dubbed as the ‘Land of God’, to find some creative inspiration! Well, it is not tough to gauge why they conceived Uttarakhand as a source to get their creative juices flowing. The sprawling Himalayas, dense wood, whirlwind of flora and fauna, and lastly, the treks, everything for you to delve into your creative perfection away from the noise. Hill stations like Nainital, Mussoorie, Auli and Dehradun have always been pulling in people across the globe. The trekking enthusiasts have more reasons to visit Uttarakhand as the trails of some of the famous treks lead to this place. We will be talking about some of them today. 1) Nag Tibba – Appreciate Nature’s Mastery Best time to visit: Winters – October to December / Summer – April to June Duration of Trek: 7 hours for a 10 km trek from the base camp to the hilltop Level of diffi

Stunning beaches, beautiful temples, cultural landmarks, and shopping trips make Bali a true paradise for travellers . Located in the Indian Ocean, this is one of the most famous islands among the 1700 islands of Indonesia. Also Read – 4 Unusual Activities to Try on Your Next Trip to Europe However, individuals planning to visit Bali for the first time might not be aware of certain particulars like which places to visit, where to stay, etc. They should also consider securing their vacation by opting for travel insurance online . This policy covers expenses resulting from unfortunate events like baggage loss, personal belongings theft, etc. Thus, first-time travellers must consider following the guide below for a perfect Bali trip. Your ultimate beginner’s guide to the perfect vacation in Bali A travel enthusiast experiences many challenges while planning a complete vacation in Bali, especially when it comes to deciding the places to visit and travel routes to take. Here is a complete

Seeing other motorists using mobile phones while driving is the top thing that gets our goat, according to a recent survey by parking and tolling company Easytrip, writes Brian Byrne. It seems more than a fifth of respondents gave that as their top no-no, followed by non-use of indicators (17pc), driving too close to other cars (12pc), and not using roundabouts correctly (10pc). Only 6pc complained about other drivers going higher than the speed limit. And if you have views about your partner’s driving, do they tally with these three uncovered in the survey? Not cleaning the car was the top complaint with 20pc, thinking they are the better driver (10pc) and driving too slowly (12pc). Really, best to say nothing …