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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

Air Niugini has upgraded and increased flights on its busy route to Nadzab airport in Lae following the completion of runway improvement works by National Airports Corporation (NAC). The move will provide a new level of comfort to our customers travelling to and from Lae and allow Air Niugini to increase capacity especially during peak periods, allowing Papua New Guineans to arrive home in time to celebrate Christmas and New Year with families and loved ones. The airline operated its first Boeing 737 commercial flight into Nadzab airport just before Independence on Thursday 15th September, and the B737 aircraft will now become a regular sight at Nadzab over the coming months and years. Air Niugini’s General Manager Commercial and Distribution, Mr Paul Abbot said, “Lae is the largest transport and industrial hub for the Momase region, and a key centre for the Papua New Guinea economy as a whole. “The Boeing 737-800 can carry up to 144 passengers per flight (16 Business and 128 Econ...

 Police Commissioner David Manning has announced that a major Police reshuffle will be made soon based on individual performances of police officers. Commissioner Manning made this announcement during the 2022 National General Election Debrief Conference held in Lae, Morobe Province last week. The conference was attended by Deputy Commissioner Operation Anton Billie, Deputy Commissioner Administration Joanne Clarkson, acting Deputy Commissioner Specialist Operations Donald Yamasombi, Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Bougainville Police Service Francis Tokura, all Assistant Commissioners, Divisional and Provincial Police Commanders and Directors of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. Mr Manning said, “This election was also an alternative way to assess your level of command, control and leadership skills in your respective commands. In the coming weeks there will be hard but fair decisions to be made.” Mr Manning said that there will be a reviewed commitment to better support comma...