Papua LNG Reshuffle: Santos says ExxonMobil is set to take operatorship of Papua LNG while Santos lifts its stake to 21% (from 17.7%) as TotalEnergies sells down; Santos will pay about US$189m for an extra 3.3% interest, with completion tied to regulatory approvals and a Papua LNG final investment decision in 4Q26. Local Benefits Fight: Central Province rejects a proposed Papua LNG revenue split, arguing for a 55:45 division across benefits instead of Gulf-favouring 70:30 or 80:20 tiers. Connectivity Push: Digicel PNG and Vodafone PNG sign a tower sharing licence to co-locate equipment on each other’s towers, aiming to expand coverage faster and cut duplication costs. Maritime Inclusion: Women in Maritime Association executives complete leadership training to strengthen governance and advocacy, with a focus on risk management and boosting women’s leadership in PNG’s maritime sector. Education Investment: PM Marape commissions UOG’s K130m central administration building and student forum square, stressing teacher training and better learning outcomes. Agriculture & Jobs: Marape urges Highlands communities to turn highway spending into more coffee, SMEs and jobs, while FPDA highlights agribusiness collaboration at the Agri-Trade Festival. Fisheries Potential: A UPNG-linked freshwater prawn hatchery manager says prawn farming could drive food security and rural income if breeding techniques scale up. Security Warning: Police Commissioner David Manning says RPNGC has received no substantial funding for 2027 election security, risking delays in preparations. Marape on Development: A separate commentary calls for provinces and districts to take stronger ownership of law and order so development programmes don’t stall. Women’s Recognition: Stella Ipang wins Westpac Outstanding Women Awards for embedding GEDSI into PNG immunisation programmes.