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2017 General Election underway!

http://www.looppng.com/elections/2017-general-election-underway-57134

The 2017 General Election is now underway following the signing and issue of Writs this morning.

Thousands witness PNC members’ nominations

http://www.looppng.com/elections/thousands-witness-pnc-members%E2%80%99-nominations-57135

Thousands have gathered at Nipa station, Southern Highlands, to witness the nominations of Nipa Kutubu MP Jeffrey Komal and SHP Governor William Powi.

Indian apologises for overstaying in PNG

http://www.looppng.com/png-news/indian-apologises-overstaying-png-57143

A 20-year-old man from India has apologised in court for overstaying in the country.

Polling schedule to be released end of April

http://www.looppng.com/png-news/polling-schedule-be-released-end-april-57163

The complete polling schedule for the 2017 National Elections will be released at the end of April.

Souths basketball league tourney begins

http://www.looppng.com/sport/souths-basketball-league-tourney-begins-57162

​The annual National Souths Basketball League (NSBL) 2017 tournament commenced today following the official launch at the Taurama Aquatic Centre.