AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSorcery Violence: Prime Minister James Marape says a working committee will consider funding to tackle sorcery accusation-related violence, with an initial K50 million sought for the 2027 budget. He says perpetrators must face the law and frontline groups should help protect victims. Election Integrity: A public call for fair 2027 elections urges officials to investigate allegations of manipulation and protect voters; the claims require proper scrutiny. Papua LNG: A Tier 1 development forum agreement has been signed, with talks on remaining benefit-sharing arrangements due to continue into early November. Connect PNG: MPs questioned programme spending and safety risks, while Central Governor Rufina Peter called for border security measures and a review. Rural Services: Rumginae Nursing School in Western Province says drought-hit river transport has left it short of food, threatening classes and the academic year unless supplies arrive. Maprik: MP Libert Kapris has died, leaving East Sepik’s Maprik district grieving the loss of both father and son, who served as MPs during the same parliamentary term. Tourism: MRDC’s Kutubu Heritage Hotel is set to open in November, offering visitors access to Mount Bosavi, Lake Kutubu and Beaver Falls.
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