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If you find yourself at a loose end on the Cany island of lanzarote then hire a caba and check out this truly gorgeous, and well thought-out cactus and succulent garden designed by local Lanzarote artist Cesar Manrique. It is a jewel in the crown of this island and I would recommend to anyone who is horticulturally minded. Sited in a disused quarry, the excavated sides and man-made terracing dramatically compliment the specimen cacti and succulents therein. If you would like to see more content like this then check out our YouTube channel ‘Walking Talking Gardeners’. It is free to subscribe to and that way you can be notified wherever we publish a new video/

 There will be no Prime Minister and National Executive Council for Papua New Guinea after today- Friday, 5th of August, 2022. PNG Justice Secretary Dr Erick Kwa told NBC’s Election Talk Show “Make It Count” last night, that the country should know by next Tuesday, who the next Prime Minister will be.  PNG Justice Secretary Dr Erick Kwa [Photo by NBC]  ”Technically when the writs are returned, there is no government that’s why with the timings, we go the weekend and then Tuesday, so there is no big gap where there is no government, that is why we assume that they will exist in theory until Tuesday, Dr. Kwa explains. The Governor General is expected to receive up to 90 Writs from the Electoral Commissioner, who will then decide which Party is invited to form the government. This invitation is expected to be made over the weekend. ”According to the law, the party that has been invited must be given the first preference to nominate their candidate on Tue...

 The Marape  Government saved K127.6 million from the National General Elections 2022. It only expanded K518.2 million of the funds allocated, according to the latest Treasury IFMIS report of August 18, 2022. According to caretaker treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey, this was 54 per cent more expenditure than the K336 million spent on the 2017 election. “There remains K127.6 million in funds not spent that have been approved and fully warranted. “This was by far the best funded election in PNG’s history. We will have to learn the lessons of what went right in many Provinces, but also what went wrong in many others,” he said. “More is likely to be needed to support the calls for biometric identities and electronic voting.” Deputy Primary Minister John Rosso and Mr Ling-Stuckey received an update on the funding situation for the 2022 election from the Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai, Police Commissioner David Manning, and the Acting Secretary for Treasury. The meeting covered the K645.8 milli...

One of Thailand’s kings call this city as the ‘prime diamond on the crown of Thailand’. UNESCO has awarded it the title of ‘Creative City’. Founded in the 13th century, it is a gorgeous city located on the banks of the Ping river. I am talking about Chiang Mai, the city of temples and rich culture that is located in the mountainous region of Northern Thailand. Rich trade and many conquests have given this city as diverse and vibrant culture with many gorgeous temples, colourful markets and unique traditions. This article aims to show you the cultural gem city of Chiang Mai through a travel photography series. Hope you enjoy it and may be add it to your travel bucket-list. Above travel photo: Inside the golden chamber of Wat Chedi Luang with a massive statue of Lord Buddha looking at you.   Above travel photo: One of Chiang Mai’s biggest attractions has to be the floating lantern festival, which takes place on two days. One, during Loi Krathong festival day and the other on New Year’...