AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoClean Energy: Australia’s PGK12.8 million solar investment will bring power to more than 66,000 people in remote Oro and Bougainville communities, including homes and schools. Local Business: Taylor Pacific Group has partnered with the PNG Chiefs, linking the club’s growth with a home-grown business spanning food production, manufacturing and retail. Agriculture and Exports: Australia is supporting a PCR testing facility in Port Moresby to improve disease detection and help protect cocoa, coffee and coconut exports. Mining: Taruga Minerals has identified copper-molybdenum signs at Northern Agadul in East New Britain and is assessing future drill targets. Economic Outlook: An IMF staff-level deal could unlock up to US$189 million for PNG, though the fund expects growth to slow to 3.1% in 2026 amid El Niño impacts and level LNG output. Drought Response: Ok Tedi has committed K50 million to national drought relief as dry conditions threaten water supplies, food and livelihoods. Palm Oil: Wildfires in West New Britain have damaged plantations, gardens and homes, putting local livelihoods and a key industry at risk.
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