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Incumbent Member for North-Fly and People’s Reform Party Leader James Donald has retained his seat for the second term polling past the absolute Majority with 12 648 votes. Returning officer George Papin made the declaration of the member-elect for North Fly James Donald at 5pm this afternoon at the PNGDF Forward Operating Base -KIUNGA before counting officials, scrutineers and the Joint Security personnel.   Election Manager Paul Max acknowledged the counting officials, scrutineers and the Joint Security forces, the District and the Provincial Administration for the support during this election. Member-elect James Donald also acknowledged everyone for their tireless efforts during the course of the election until the declaration. James Donald wishes to maintain unity in the province saying he will wait for the other four seats to conclude before they depart together to form the next government. Donald says there are many things yet to be done, and he thanks the people of North Fl...

Papua New Guinea’s Acting Prime Minister John Rosso welcome the visiting Vatican Cardinal, Luis Antonio Tagle today in Port Moresby.  Rosso says the PNG Government has worked closely with Catholic Church as a key development partner. PNG Acting PM Rosso welcomes visiting Vatican Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle  The Deputy Prime Minister said the Government is looking forward to advancing more cooperation with the Vatican to address pressing issues discussed through international forums. DPM Rosso said the church continues to provide spiritual needs for people and is crucial for a developing country. PNG’s diplomatic relations with the Vatican were formalized on the 7th of March 1977. Cardinal Tagle will be on his way to Mt Hagen for the consecration of a new cathedral.    NBC News /PNG Today Next :   PNG Air resumes flights to Wapenamanda, Enga Province