AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Services: PNG’s SevisPass is officially voluntary, but may be required for some government services, raising questions about access for people without digital ID. Power and Industry: Lae’s repeated outages are disrupting businesses, factories and hospitals. A K236.7 million Ramu transmission upgrade is under way, but generation and distribution problems also need attention. Agriculture: Australian livestock expert David Galvin wants to revive cattle production, now about 40,000 head compared with 150,000 five decades ago. He backs developing the Sepik Plains for ranching, while warning biosecurity risks must be addressed. Energy Investment: The US$14.5 billion Papua LNG project is targeting a final investment decision by December 15, as international interest grows. Fisheries: PNG’s tuna industry is tightening crew welfare, pollution and traceability practices to meet overseas sourcing demands. Tourism: Heli Niugini is exploring scenic flights, tours and charters to connect visitors with remote destinations.
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