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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 member of  Papua New Guinea Parliament has died. The incumbent Member for North Bougainville, William Nakin  passed away on Tuesday at the Port Moresby General hospital  Mr. Nakin had suffered a massive stroke in Buka and was medivac to Port Moresby Monday.  Mr Nakin’s passing has been confirmed by both the incumbent Regional MP and Vice Minister for Bougainville Affairs, Peter Tsiamalili Junior, as well as the incumbent Member for South Bougainville and Minister for Information Communication Technology, Timothy Masiu. Both leaders have also passed their condolences to the late Mr. Nakin’s immediate family as well as the people of Gogohe and North Bougainville.  NBC / PNG Today Next :  Air Niugini Suspends Flights to Kagamuga Airport , Mt Hagen