The National Online

	Ministers quit Kuman, Nali resign from Somare Government TWO Ministers in the Somare Government have resigned from cabinet.
	Show of pride and force ... New police recruits who are a part of 3,000 security personnel comprising police, PNGDF and Correction Service personnel marching through the streets of Mt Hagen in a show of force and preparedness for the national elections last Saturday. Revewing officer Police Commissioner Gari Baki said the parade was not only to instill a sense of pride and nationalism in the hearts and minds of the people as well as members of the security forces but to also serve as a warning that the security forces would do their utmost best to provide an environment free from threats, intimidation, undue influence and foul play during the polls. — Nationalpic by JAMES APA GUMUNO Enlarge image

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	Oro Governor Barney Hoivo passes away at 40 - ORO Governor Barney Hoivo passed away last Friday at the PNG Medical Specialist Centre (MSC) in Port Moresby. Security personnel told not to sell themselves - SECURITY force personnel engaged to provide security for the 2007 elections have been warned against taking bribes from candidates. K5.7million payment blocked - THE Mineral Resources Development Corporation (MRDC) paid a cheque of over K5 million to a politician.... BUSINESS: Porgera eyes 1m ounce-level by ’12 -THE Porgera mine may not attain anticipated output of 635,000 ounces of gold this year, but could approach a near record million.... NDB gets K100m loan fund -TEN establishments in Lae will be joining the Nasfund by the end of next month, bringing the number of contributing Lae employers to 270....	EDITORIAL Mutton dressed as lamb -PAPUA New Guinea is very good at the grand gesture. We hear that the roads in Madang town have been patched....
	SPORTS Warriors come home with win -The Pagini Warriors put up a spirited effort in the SP Cup by building up an early 10 point lead then withstood a second half onslaught to edge the Brian Bell Bulldogs 18-16 in Port Moresby yesterday. Verave surprise with win over Rapatona Mermaids fend off Wild Cats attacks