AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchool Fees & Retail Promotions: Pacific Industries’ Vita Juice “Winim Skul Fee Support” wrapped up with K24,000 in prizes across PNG; Southern Region winners were announced, while the NGI final draw in Kokopo was postponed due to weather. Connectivity & Telecoms: NICTA says Starlink rollout in PNG is being monitored as a complement to fibre, with licensing and operations oversight—while submarine cables remain the backbone. Media Industry: The Media Council of PNG and PINA mourn Genesis Ketan, a key trainer and women-in-media advocate. ICT & Skills: DICT and ITI signed a five-year deal to build AI and digital skills through training, internships and AI use cases. Energy Exploration: Mailu-1 ultra-deepwater drilling is set within two months, with TotalEnergies and PETRONAS briefing Central Province on timelines, safeguards and local engagement. Mining: K92 plans up to K150m more exploration at Arakompa after strong drill results. Finance: The IMF approved about $163m for PNG after programme reviews, unlocking further EFF/ECF and RSF disbursements. Tourism & Business: EU–PNG Business Forum drew 300+ participants and 170+ B2B/B2G meetings; SPTE 2026 reported record engagement and PNG’s increased seller participation. Property & Hospitality: Crown Hotel relaunches Rapala Restaurant in Port Moresby; Baosen China Town advances a major mixed-use development in Five-Mile. Youth & Community: Eastern Highlands became the first province to complete NYES socialization, with Kainantu piloting online youth registration.
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