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Independent candidate Vincent Kumura has taken an early lead in the Usino-Bundi Open by-election, securing 6,250 votes after the second day of primary vote counting today [Thursday].

Lady Veronica Somare, wife of Papua New Guinea’s founding father, the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare, was visibly emotional as she arrived at the National Parliament precinct for the unveiling of her husband’s life-size monument.

The current terminal building at Gurney Airport, which has served the Alotau region for more than 20 years, will be demolished in September this year to make way for a modern replacement.

The Bougainville Police Service and Fisheries Directorate will deploy to the Tasman islands this week aboard the Sea Shepherd vessel MV Allankay to investigate ongoing illegal harvesting of beche-de-mer.

After being declared as member elected for the Aitape-Lumi District, Anderson Mise has called for unity among all for better service delivery in the district.

The Madang Provincial Health Authority [PHA] has announced the appointment of Dr Martin Daimen as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a merit-based selection process.

An Indian company with decades of experience in mining and energy is looking to invest in Papua New Guinea’s gas sector.

Acting Minister for Information, Communications and Technology Peter Tsiamalili Jnr says a major challenge in the ICT space is cyber crime or cyber security.

The Western Highlands Provincial Government has purchased a new Street Sweeper truck to help clean and maintain the streets of Mt Hagen and surrounding urban areas.

The Western Highlands Provincial Government [WHPG] has announced a temporary liquor ban to be enforced during the Mt Hagen Cultural Show and continuing through the 50th Independence Golden Jubilee celebrations, up until the return of writs for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections.