AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Skills: Minister Joseph Lelang officially opened a new Science Laboratory Building at Kandrian Secondary School, backing it with major education funding as the school completes its push to full secondary status. Health & Safety: Port Moresby General Hospital’s maternity ward is still dangerously overcrowded, with Prof. Glen Mola warning the crisis could continue indefinitely unless “Mama Ward” expansion and stronger family planning move fast. Forestry & Land Use: PNG’s forestry direction is being questioned as experts call for clearer sustainability policies and a new vision that protects soils while still supporting jobs and downstream processing. Fisheries & Training: New Ireland Governor Byron Chan welcomed the K120m National Fisheries College renovation as a “transformational” boost for coastal communities. Aviation & Investment: PM James Marape backed aviation expansion after visiting ATR’s Toulouse factory, highlighting local participation as aircraft for Western Province landowners progress. Fuel & Business Pressure: At POMCCI, economists stressed fuel supply is secure but warned to prepare for price shocks, with attention on kina stability and the risks around subsidy and stabilisation measures. Maritime & Communities: A new district vessel, mv Hiruoi, has begun service to reconnect remote communities after years without reliable transport.
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