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A total of 110 writs have been formally returned to the Governor General, as of Friday 12th of August. This now leaves only eight writs, which are yet to be returned. Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai in a media conference this afternoon, says that writs that are yet to be returned, includes the four Provincial seats of Simbu, Southern Highlands, Madang and NCD, where counting is still continuing. The other two open electorates will be the Moresby North West Open Electorate, which was declared late on Friday afternoon, as well as the Lagaip Open Electorate in the Enga Province, which will be declared fail, because of no polling. The other two electorates is still unclear at this stage. He also says that counting has been completed in 18, out of the 22 provinces in the country. Mr. Sinai also added that the Electoral Commission has again obtained an extension for the return of the remaining writs, to the 19th of August. NBC / PNG Today Next :  Sia Wins Eastern Highlands Regional Seat

Taking a road trip is often considered the classic American vacation, but it’s also one of the most popular forms of travel around the world. Especially in Europe where countries are so close together, many choose to travel by road for multi-weeklong vacations. While this can lead to an exciting journey, there are a number of dangers that can arise on the road which have the potential to ruin a vacation. Understanding what these dangers are and how to avoid them can keep you safe on your travels. Are Road Trips the Most Dangerous Way to Travel? Oftentimes, people tend to forget the dangers that come with driving on the open road considering that driving is a part of daily life for many. However, in a massive decade long study from 2000-2009, it was determined that traveling by vehicle was the most dangerous form when compared to air travel, sea travel, and even commuter buses. Therefore, deciding to take a road trip is, by association, the most dangerous way to travel to your destina