Aviation & Infrastructure: Outgoing Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi hands over the portfolio after 14 months, citing big jumps in PNG’s ICAO safety and security scores and progress on airport redevelopment. Public Health: Cardinal Sir John Ribat urges urgent action as PNG’s HIV infection rate climbs again, warning prevention and awareness have slipped. Power Sector Debate: Independent power producers (IPPs) defend their role in keeping PNG’s main grids running, as critics question the electricity crisis. Water & Logistics Shock: Low Fly River levels are disrupting cargo into Kiunga, risking shortages of food, fuel and construction materials. Urban Water Risk: Port Moresby’s major water pipeline repairs are delayed after landowner blockades, putting more than half the city’s supply at risk. Maritime Safety: Australia and PNG Defence forces launch a hydrographic survey push to improve nautical charts around the Siassi Islands. Energy Trade Tension: Taiwan suspends PNG spot LNG purchases (about $800m demand impact) after PNG closes Taipei’s representative office, while long-term contract volumes remain. Mining & Industry: Ok Tedi moves to independently investigate health complaints raised online by women along the Fly River. Investment & Jobs: PNG’s government takes a 13% stake in the Central Lime Project, and Morobe eyes a Wawin SEZ to drive manufacturing and agriculture jobs. Maritime Conservation: Solomon Islands joins PNG, Vanuatu and Fiji in the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR). Economy Outlook: Westpac forecasts PNG GDP growth of 4.6% in 2026, driven by agriculture, services and resources.