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 Polling in some parts of Southern Highlands commenced today, while polling in some districts in the province started yesterday. Election Manager and Provincial Returning Officer, Alwin Jimmy said the Police Commissioner has directed his office to delay polling in what he termed as “hotspot areas” for extra police security during polling. Peter O’Neill cast his vote at his Kauwo Village yesterday.[Photo by NBC]  The extra security contingent is expected to arrive in Mendi from Enga province after attending to election-related violence in one district. Mr. Jimmy said Mendi/Munhiu, Nipa/Kutubu and Kagua/Erave regarded as hot spot areas go to the polls today. However, he said polling in the province officially commenced yesterday with people from Imbongu and Ialibu/Pangia districts casting their votes. NBC News / PNG Today  next :  PNG Politics : James Marape to set up Camp in Wewak

 The SP PNG Hunters currently have four players undergoing fulltime preseason training with the Dolphins NRL squad in preparation for the 2023 season. This arrangement is part of a strategic partnership between the SP PNG Hunters and the Dolphins NRL club which aims to get more local players of Papua New Guinean heritage into the NRL competition. A New Pathway Begins – SP PNG Hunters players enter Dolphins NRL preseason training [Photo Photo Credit: Dolphins NRL Media] The four Hunters players – Judah Rimbu, Rodrick Tai, Sherwin Tanabi and Emmanuel Waine – began training with the Wayne Bennett-coached Dolphins this week and will be working towards earning a fulltime NRL contract over the next eight weeks of preseason. SP PNG Hunters CEO Scott Barker is genuinely excited by the opportunity afforded to the Hunters players. “This is a unique and exciting opportunity for some of our players to get elite level coaching and take their game to the next level,” said Barker. “We’re extremely th

An option for short breaks in Galway has come on stream thanks to the installation of 14 log cabins at an adventure centre just outside Galway city, writes Brian Byrne. They are located at Wildlands , operated on a 20-acres site by brother sister duo David and Faye Bohan at Moycullen, Co Galway.  The self-catering accommodation consists of studio cabins, two-bed family cabin, large studio cabins, large studio cabins with kids room, and a large accessible cabin for those with mobility issues. All have a fully fitted country style kitchen including a full suite of kitchen appliances. Wildlands offers a range of indoor and outdoor adventure activities.