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 The counting venue including ballot boxes and papers for Markham Open electorate in Morobe Province were completely destroyed and put to flames  by a rowdy mob at Mutzing Station this afternoon. Markham Open Ballot boxes and papers destroyed and burnt  [Photo by Maisen Hungito Morobe Provincial Election Manager Simon Soheke told FM100 News the incident took place at about 2pm by a mob of angry candidates with their supporters and scrutineers. “There were some disagreements prior to the incident and election officials had tried to resolve these out with them, however they decided to turn to violence,” Mr Soheke said. “That no leaves us with no choice but to return back to Lae since there is nothing left to continue the election process.” Mr Soheke however did not specify what the disagreements were but added that he will now do a report of this incident to the Electoral Commissioner to make a decision. “Whatever call the Electoral Commissioner makes will be...

Papua New Guinea Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt has clarified today his decision and stand on the suspension of Managing Director and CEO Rex Kiponge and the appointment of Acting MD and CEO for NAC Joseph Tupiri last week. Photo: Newly appointed NAC Managing Director and CEO Joseph Tupiri and Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt during a Press Conference today at the    NAC Training room, Jackson’s International Airport, Port Moresby. The Minister says Mr KIPONGE’S suspension is based on grounds one status of his Fit and Proper Persons holding the position of Managing Director of NAC and carrying out the role and responsibility. The Minister is of the view that Mr Kiponge lacks the credentials to fulfill this duties. In a Press Conference today, Minister Schnaubelt further says Mr Kiponge has not performed to standard government requirements, and that non-compliance are piling up, in relation to his Aero_drome Operation Certificat...