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PM’s vote today
Sir Michael in driving seat for coveted post

Three-year-old Isaiah Alua finds his way
easily into the arms of anaesthetist Dr Mathew Crawford (right) but this comes as no surprise since Dr Mathew and Dr Darren Wolfers (left) were the ones responsible for the operation of Isaiah last year. Both doctors were pleased to learn that Isaiah was doing well and is just like any normal healthy child. The doctors are in town for this year’s Operation Open Heart. NATIONALPIC by EKAR KEAPU

TOP STORIES:

Supreme Court throws out Yali appeal
-THE Supreme Court last Friday threw out James Yali’s appeal against his conviction for rape.

Duo vie for PM post
- Two of PNG’s seasoned politicians meet today in Parliament to vie for the country’s top post of prime minister.

Heavy rains wreak havoc in Morobe
-HEAVY rains have been wreaking havoc in Lae and in many parts of Morobe since last month.

BUSINESS:

Cashew nut project in Rigo receives big push
-A DEAL to develop the country’s cashew industry was signed last Friday between the Government and private investor Cashew International (PNG) Ltd.

Telikom for more market visibility
-GLOBAL production of tuna reached 4.3 million metric tonnes in 2005 and catches from the Pacific accounted for 63% (2.7million mt), organisers of the Pacific tuna forum scheduled in Port Moresby on Sept 12-13.

Tabubil firm reports modest ’06 profit
THE European Bougainville Copper Ltd (BCL) shareholders have welcomed talks between the Autonomous Government of Bougainville (ABG) and Rio Tinto to discuss the future of the abandoned Panguna copper mine on the island.

EDITORIAL:

Chief makes history again
-Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare is today set to make history once again.

SPORTS
Raiders make finals
Bombers miss out of race to SP Cup finals

Being possessive… Rapatona fullback Adolf Horris tries to shield the ball away from his University opponent during the premier soccer match in Port Moresby yesterday. Unfortunately, Horris’ effort was not enough as his team went down 2-0. See match report tomorrow. Nationalpic by HENRY MORABANG

Telstar, Sparrows make netball finals
-ESCO Telstars and KK Kingston Sparrows have booked themselves a grand final berth in Port Moresby netball.

Skipper saves the day for Muruks
-A runaway try by Mabey & Johnson Muruks captain Stanley Hondina consolidated his team’s finals hopes when they beat LBC Bomber 20-14 in muddy condition at Lae Rugby League Oval yesterday.

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