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Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced his caretaker cabinet following his re-election yesterday.  The four senior members appointed include Member for Lae John Rosso, United Resources Party Leader William Duma, Member for Kavieng Ian Ling Stuckey and Kikori’s Soroi Eoe.  They were officially sworn in by the Head of State Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae, witnessed by Prime Minister James Marape and Gulf Governor Chris Haiveta.  The caretaker cabinet is as follows; 1. James Marape Prime Minister, National Planning, Police, Defence and Correctional Services 2. John Rosso, Deputy Prime Minister, Lands & Physical Planning, Housing, Education, Health and High Education 3. Soroi Eoe, Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Industry, Justice & Attorney General, Bougainville Affairs, Petroleum and Tourism  4. Ian Ling Stuckey, Treasury, Finance and Rural Development, Labour and Industrial Relations, Immigration and Border Security  5. William Duma, State Owned Enterprises, Min...

Hyundai has released more details of its second generation Kona compact crossover, in style moving forwards in reflection of its onward EV progress, writes Brian Byrne. The car was announced at the end of last year. A careful design of the front end helps the new car achieve a very creditable drag coefficient of 0.27. The electric version shows off a full-width LED daylight running light across the top of the bonnet. The car is significantly longer than the current car, a bit wider and with a longer wheelbase which provides more room inside. The extra length means more cargo capacity. Depending on market, engine options will include petrol, hybrid and the familiar EV powertrain which will carry over from the current car.