Day four of the second Parliament sitting begins
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At a glance
- The second parliamentary sitting has reached its fourth day, commencing at 10 am.
- The session's start was delayed due to a low turnout of Members of Parliament (MPs).
- Students from Port Moresby National High School are present in the gallery, observing the proceedings.
The second parliamentary sitting entered its fourth day, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 10 am. However, the session's commencement was met with a notable delay, attributed to a low turnout of Members of Parliament (MPs). The ringing of the bell continued, signaling the wait for a sufficient number of members to arrive before the session could officially commence.
Despite the sparse attendance among lawmakers, the parliamentary gallery was graced by the presence of students from Port Moresby National High School. They were present to observe the parliamentary proceedings, highlighting an educational component to the day's events. The empty chairs in the chamber underscored the ongoing wait for more members to arrive and participate in the day's legislative business.
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