Fire at Best Buy Lae

A fire has destroyed the Best Buy supermarket in Lae, Morobe provonce. This was the site of the historical Burns Philip store - an icon of Lae for many years. The liquor store was one of the last sections to go up in flames so many onlookers took advanatge of the situation to loot the store. It didn't matter if the beer was not cold and some of the bottles were hot from the flames.

Governor General

A five judge bench will deliberate on the case being brought by a losing Governor General candidate against the winner. The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its decision before parliament resumes in June. If the election in December is deemed null and void then parliament may meet earlier to go through the election process again.

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Horse Race Machines

A group of mothers in Mount Hagen also wants the Horse Race Gaming machines outlawed in the Western Highlands province. It has asked the Mt Hagen City Authority to remove all horse racing and bike racing machines in the city.

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Markham Bridge

It has been estimated that it will cost at least K300,000 to restore the Markham Bridge in Morobe province. The condition of the bridge is considered too dangerous for vehicles to cross. Cargo is being unloaded from vehicles on one side and then wheeled across on a trolley to vehicles waiting on the other side.

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School Cults

In recent weeks there has been much discussion about cults and certain schools in PNG. The East New Britain education advisor has said that various cult movements are probably entrenched in all national high schools. The Post Courier has reported that Grade 11 students at Keravat National High School are being forced by Grade 12 students to join the generation cult, much to the disgust of parents. A similar generation cult, involving satanic worship, has been reported by The National at Sogeri National High School last month.