Douglas Tomuriesa, Pope Francis and James Marape

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  Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa said he is disappointed and embarrassed over the way His Holiness Pope Francis was treated by Prime Minister James Marape over the last three-days during the Papal visit, and the lack of courtesy and respect shown by the Prime Minister. He said the Prime Minister continuously declares PNG as a ‘Christian country’ and prides himself on being a religious individual but he was surprised when the Pope was continuously snubbed by the PM over the weekend since the Pope’s arrival on Friday. “The Pope is the head of the Catholic church, the largest Christian church in the world and he is also a head of state. “PNG not only being a Christian country, but a country that prides itself as a ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, the PM should be according the Pope with the highest level of respect,” Tomuriesa said. The Opposition Leader pointed out that on Friday, the Prime Minister did not welcome the Pope at the airport, a tradition he had accorded to many other wo
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EX-CONVICTS DISQUALIFIED

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 The Electoral Commissioner has announced the names of the three ex convicts who are disqualified from contesting this year's election.

Simon Sinai said they are Ati Wobiro for the Western Regional seat, James Yali for Madang Regional and Justin Parker for Anglimp South Waghi.
In a statement today, Mr. Sinai advised the general public and voters of Western Province, Madang and Anglimp South Waghi that their nominations have been rejected by the Commission as they are disqualified under Section 103 of the Constitution from contesting.
He's called on eligible voters in these areas to take note of these and vote accordingly so that no confusion or issues are caused.
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