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Papua New Guinea Chief Justice, Sir Gibbs Salika has expressed disappointment over the delay in polling for the National Capital District. Sir Gibbs says he has released judges, magistrates and the staff of the judicial services to take part in polling today. And, the delay has now caused inconveniences. Sir Gibbs said this after he turned up at the Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Port Moresby early this morning to confirm the delay in polling. He told journalists that he went to his scheduled voting location with his wife, but realized there was no voting. Sir Gibbs says despite the delay, it was the responsibility of the Electoral Commission to ensure elections run smoothly. The Chief Justice and his wife also took time to pray for a successful election. NBC News / PNG Today Next :  PNG Elections : NCD Polling Deferred to Friday 8th July

A senior female officer has for the first time been appointed the Acting Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea.  PNG Prime Minister James Marape in a statement announced that Elizabeth Genia who has 35 years of experience serving in the bank has been given the role. He said the timely appointment is based on merit and has nothing to do with former acting governor Benny Popoitai’s competence. Also, the constitution does not allow for an extension on the acting appointment for another six months. Mr. Marape has directed the process of a permanent appointment to be fast-tracked and looks forward to working with Mrs. Genia. NBC News / PNG Today  Next :  PNG Higher Education Minister Polye embarks on Restoring Power of Student Representative Councils