K92 Mining Leadership: K92 has announced a succession plan for its PNG Kainantu Gold Mine, with David Medilek set to become CEO from Oct 1, 2026, while John Lewins moves to non-executive chair. Health & Logistics: UNICEF has started moving HPV vaccine vials into PNG, with the first 100,000 vials landed Aug 6 and a rollout planned from September to protect girls aged 9–14. Aviation Skills Pipeline: Kokopo Technical Secondary Grade 12 students visited Tokua Airport to watch Air Niugini engineers replace an engine on a Fokker 70, turning maintenance into hands-on STEM learning. Trade & Business Links: PNG and Solomon Islands are gearing up for the inaugural PNG–Solomon Islands investment conference, with both prime ministers set to open talks aimed at turning ties into real investment. Tourism & Marine Growth: PNGTPA is reviving a dormant Port Moresby ferry to expand marine tourism products and boost private-sector participation. Finance Reform: The Bank of Papua New Guinea is stressing stability as it pushes exchange-rate reform and wider financial inclusion ahead of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion forum in Port Moresby (Sept 1–4). Public Safety at Hagen Show: Police increased presence at the Mt Hagen Culture and Agriculture Show, responding to clashes after day one and restoring order. El Niño Support: K92 committed PGK3 million in in-kind aid to support El Niño response across Eastern Highlands, Morobe and Madang districts.