AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoConnect PNG & Roads: PM James Marape continues his maiden drive-through, reaching remote Kaintiba after 24 hours on the road, saying better highways will bring faster access to health, education and business; the convoy is now assessing the Trans-National Highway and will commission the Lae–Nadzab four-lane road and other works. Digital Economy: PNG’s telecom regulator NICTA has cleared the way for commercial 5G, giving operators regulatory certainty to begin rollouts using 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz spectrum. Energy & Landowner Rights: Opposition Leader James Nomane says the Papua LNG development forum is being “compromised” by being moved outside project areas, demanding consultations return to provinces/districts and representation align with ILGs and gazette clan boundaries. Public Safety: A crocodile attack at Adventure Park in Port Moresby killed a wildlife worker; the park has closed indefinitely as staff mourn. Health & Disaster Readiness: Health Minister Dr Billy Joseph says an IOM-led multi-agency El Niño assessment will map impacts across water, food, health, education and shelter to target urgent support. Community & Youth: North Bougainville MP Francesca Semoso hands K30,000 to revive Buka Rugby League’s grand final; Westpac PNG and Queenpads donate reusable menstrual hygiene packs to Haus Ruth.
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