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The deferral of polling in the nation’s capital has had a huge impact on the general business community in the city. Businesses in Port Moresby suffer Substantial Losses due to deferral of Polling  The PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed grave concern about the way the 2022 national election is taking place. President Ian Tarutia says business houses anticipate a positive outcome from this election, however, they do not want to see any further delays in the processes. The Chamber also supports the call made by Transparency International and the Catholic Church to stop the blame game issue and focus on delivering a successful election outcome. He said “The business community are important stakeholders in our country, in our economy and yet they are not given the due respect that they deserve as employers of our people. So our call is that if it is deferred yesterday for example, here in Port Moresby and its on tomorrow, then have it tomorrow.” NBC / PNG Today  Next :  PNG

A Leadership Tribunal in PNG has handed down its ruling on the penalty in relation to the finding of guilt of the seven (7) counts of misconduct in office against Madang MP Bryan Kramer.  The tribunal called for Kramers’ dismissal from office.  Madang MP Bryan Kramer dismissed from Officer  Following the handing down the decision by the tribunal , Mr.Kramer released the following statement.  /// A Leadership Tribunal in PNG has handed down its ruling on the penalty in relation to the finding of guilt of the seven (7) counts of misconduct in office against me (Brian Kramer).  The Tribunal categorized the seven counts of misconduct into two main categories in determining whether there is serious culpability (wrongdoing on my part) warranting my dismissal from office or recommending a lesser penalty of a fine or suspension of no more than three months without pay. Category 1 included counts 1 and 2 that related to my Facebook publications scandalising the judiciary.  Count 1 being the pub