Markham and Kabwum Open are the two remaining seats in Morobe Province that are yet to fully complete elections. This follows the unfortunate incident that transpired when all elections materials including ballot boxes and papers were burnt down by angry supporters of certain candidates in both districts who alleged suspicious activities taking place during the counting process. Morobe Election Manager Simon Soheke said that since the occurrence of these two incidents, he is still awaiting the decision from the Electoral Commissioner on the fate of these two districts and should receive a full update from the Commissioner as to what…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
It’s been weeks now since students, teachers and staff of Porgera Secondary in Enga province deserted the school following continuous tribal fights. Deputy Principal Mr. Amos Amail said this unfortunate situation led to the temporary suspension of classes until the situation has eased. During that time, Amail reached out to the Provincial Education Director, on a decision on the status of the school and what kind of possible assistance could be given mainly to the teachers and staff. He stated that the Director’s first response was in regards to the Grade 12 Written Expression which is just a few days…
The member elect for Nuku Open and Pangu Party Member, Joseph Sungi, has expressed concerns about certain issues the country had to face in this year’s National General Elections and wants to see that these problems a fixed before the next election in 2027. Speaking at the Press Conference held at the APEC Terminal at Jacksons Airport in Port Moresby on Saturday 30th July, Sungi highlighted some of the main issues on how the election was conducted, such as the update of the Common Roll, was the biggest problem in terms of getting the right population figure of the country. “In…
Counting for the Madang Open Seat was suspended on Sunday 24th of July but later resumed on Tuesday the 26th after polling officials were not paid their allowance. Returning Officer of Madang Open Mr. Joe Sakipa, said that the polling officials that took part in polling are an automatic inclusion in the counting, therefore must be paid for the tasks they perform during polling and counting. He said this issue was raised to the Election Manager of Madang and assured the officials that everything has been sent to the Electoral Commission in Port Moresby to process their payments accordingly after they…
Kimbe Secondary School in West New Britain Province, had its administration block up in flames early Thursday morning at around 3am. The cause of the fire is still unknown at this time as to what might have caused this incident to transpire. Provincial Police Commander, Chief Inspector John Iara, said that his officers are currently investigating the cause of the incident on whether it was election related or not. According to Iara, this is the second incident that has occurred in the province where another school building was burnt down. He said just last week, a classroom at Kimbe Primary…
Counting for Moresby South and Regional Seat is expected to continue today at Rita Flynn according to Moresby South Returning Officer, Mr. Tau Toea. He said so far fifty-six boxes have been counted with sixty-nine more to go, which is a total of 125 boxes. He added that so far three counts were suspended due to the dispute of ballot boxes but has assured that the counting will definitely proceed to avoid any more delays and that the declaration should be announced well before the Return of Writs on the 29th. Mr. Toea stated that a formal petition was handed…
Porgera Secondary School in Enga Province came under attack on Friday morning where a duplex teachers’ house was burnt down as well as the destruction of all twenty seven teachers’ houses. Many of the teachers’ properties were stolen during the destruction causing teachers and staff to flee. Deputy Principal of Porgera Secondary, Mr. Amos Amail, says the attack had nothing to do with the National General Elections, but as an opportunity for culprits to cause havoc. He stated that whilst police personnel are busy with elections, the culprits have taken the opportunity to do just that. He said most of…
Counting for Markham Open Seat in the Morobe Province was disrupted on Saturday the 17th of July when supporters of a particular candidate, alleging foul play during counting, stormed the counting venue and damaged ballot boxes and papers. Morobe Election Manager, Mr. Simon Soheke, said this candidate claimed that he was expecting more votes to be for him from a certain area which he said was his strong hold; however, while counting the votes were more for other candidates instead of him. This then led to him being suspicious and then he took matters into his own hands and then, followed…
Family planning services provided at the clinics in the city of Port Moresby will be boosted with the recent graduation of 12 new frontline health workers made possible through the partnership between the National Department of Health (NDoH), the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCD PHA) and Marie Stopes PNG. According to Marie Stopes Service Delivery Director, Dr. Andrew Kirima, the 12 trainees were among 41 health workers who successfully completed the Family Planning training program provided by Marie Stopes. He said this program was initiated to educate and train healthcare workers situated in different clinics across the city,…
All ballot boxes containing votes from the Moresby South electorate are now being kept at the counting venue at the Rita Flynn courts in East Boroko, Port Moresby, awaiting counting to commence on Monday 11th July. Returning officer for Moresby South, Mr. Tau Toea said that at this point, a total of thirty boxes have already been registered and stored away in the containers. They are now waiting for two more containers to arrive in order to store the remaining ones, so to make sure all 250 boxes; 125 boxes for Open and 125 for Regional seat, are kept safe.…