Women in Engineering & Infrastructure: A PNG UoT graduate, Grace Bisaun, has returned as a site clerk to help deliver a new 100-bed female dormitory, backed by Australia, aimed at boosting access for women into technical fields. Sovereign Wealth Fund Governance: Key agencies and industry stakeholders met in Port Moresby to consult on amendments to the Organic Law governing PNG’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, focusing on governance, accountability and operational setup. Clean Mobility: Turra Holdings, Odesh Motors and Sahul Energy launched PNG’s first EV pilot in Port Moresby for light vehicles, trucks and buses, with plans to expand toward a national EV corridor to Lae. El Niño Readiness: The National Weather Service confirmed El Niño has developed, with drought risk flagged for Highlands and southern coastal areas; meanwhile, Ok Tedi says operations are stable despite low Fly River levels, while PNG Ports pushes ahead with its 30-year maritime upgrade plan. Water & Community Support: WP Engineering donated 11, 4,000-litre water tanks to Government House as El Niño pressure builds, and PNG released K5 million relief for Manus after undersea volcanic activity. Skills & Aviation Training: Lae City Authority committed K500,000 to Manalos Aviation’s cadet pilot training program, expanding local aviation pathways. Maritime & Trade Compliance: PNG’s maritime network and regional fisheries access remain in focus, including work to meet EU tuna freezing rules that can affect Pacific exporters’ market access. Mining & Logistics: Newmont’s Lihir operations advertised for a FIFO warehouse supervisor role, underlining ongoing demand for site logistics capability.