Preparation is underway in Manus by the Electoral Commission to hold training for counting officials on Saturday, July 8.
Election Manager Sponsa Navi told Loop PNG that training will take place on Saturday.
Navi has also been instructed by the Electoral Commissioner to commence counting the same day after training.
This comes after counting was deferred from yesterday (Thursday) to Monday, July 10.
Electoral Commissioner Patilias Gamato this week said counting in Manus will commence next Monday. However, that has been moved back to Saturday, according to Navi.
Polling in the province was completed on Tuesday, July 4, at ward 1 of the Pobuma LLG. M’buke completed polling at 6pm.
All ballot boxes are now at Lorengau under heavy police security.
Counting will take place at the Sahat Hall in Lorengau.