AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPNG Independence & nation-building: Prime Minister James Marape used the 51st Independence flag-raising to push quality education and discipline, while West Sepik and Bulolo leaders urged a reset on roads, services, jobs and agriculture for the next 50 years. Mining & LNG momentum: ExxonMobil’s rising PNG role and a Wood contract for PNG LNG underline continued LNG build-out, while deugro is ramping Papua LNG logistics with dedicated river transport capability. Extractives governance: PNGEITI says existing extractive-sector transparency data can strengthen PNG’s ESG reporting framework. Gold exploration updates: Adyton reported a 167m gold-copper intercept at Feni Island, and Tolu Minerals lifted the Tolukuma gold resource by 81% ahead of a 2027 restart. Fisheries value shift: PNG called at Tuna 2026 for Pacific-led control of tuna value—processing, logistics and trade—backed by the East New Britain tuna hub push. Agriculture & labour: Farmers’ groups want clarity on backpacker shortages; Labor says farmers can use the PALM scheme to recruit Pacific workers. Business & consumer branding: Jarome Luai becomes the new face of Trukai in a four-year PNG and Pacific partnership.
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