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Over five million people are expected to cast their votes throughout Papua New Guinea  this and next week in the 2022 polls. The PNG Electoral Commission has reported a generally good turnout on day one of polling day throughout the country. Ballot boxes prepared for polling in PNG Simon Sinai told the NBC Government Talkback Show, that all provinces with scheduled polling days today started, except for the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. He said, “In general, at least there are one or two electorates that have started their polling in all the provinces which is a good sign.” Mr. Sinai said the other issues of the late start to polls, names missing on the rolls, among others, are common issues in every election. He was responding to questions about certain provinces whose polling didn’t commence as planned for today. Mr. Sinai said “Some issues if you like you know it’s on the roll and people waiting on the line and some they don’t find their names on the roll. Those are common issu

Ford is now offering two Ranger pickup variants with enhanced offroad capabilities, writes Brian Byrne. The Ranger Wildtrak X and Ranger Tremor will be available to order from next month, with deliveries expected in European markets from August. Both will come with higher ride height and wider track than the standard Ranger versions, as well as special suspension components including Bilstein high-performance dampers, and a ‘Trail Turn Assist’ which reduces turning radius in tricky offroad driving. The Ranger Tremor has visual differences as well as seats and floor materials designed to weather tough conditions. Both Ranger Wildtrak X and Tremor can be specified with Ford’s innovative new Flexible Rack System, a folding roof rack and adjustable sliding rear load hoop that allow long items to be carried above the roof rather than wedged between the tailgate and cab.  Flexible Rack System is now also available as an option for Ranger Wildtrak series.