AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInfrastructure: Nipa-Kutubu MP Billy Joseph praised work on the Poroma-Kutubu road upgrade but urged communities to stop sabotaging contractors. Economic Outlook: BSP says El Niño and logistical delays are disrupting export-driven foreign exchange inflows, while mining remains a key support; higher fuel prices could add pressure to businesses and households. Resources: Prime Minister James Marape pledged stronger government engagement with EITI to improve transparency in mineral and petroleum management. Parliament has also passed four LNG bills, clearing a step toward the proposed $14.5 billion project. Agriculture: A K44.68 million climate-adaptation project will support 18,600 households in Enga, Milne Bay and New Ireland, as dry conditions threaten crops. Farmers in Eastern Highlands have also received K114,696 in tools, seedlings and other inputs. Investment: Rio Tinto has agreed to farm into PNG’s Liamu copper-gold project, while Pacific Lime and Cement is advancing plans for a PNG cement project.
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