Education & Skills: UPNG relaunched its Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT), with classes starting July 20 and three workforce-ready certificates (IT, database management, cybersecurity) aimed at PNG’s growing digital economy. Digital Partnerships: QUT and the PNG government extended a technology and research MoU covering IT curriculum modernisation, digital transformation training, and translational STEM research. Energy Access: Puma Energy Foundation backed a Kakondo solar project in Simbu, installing a community resource centre solar power setup plus 60 streetlights for 50 households. Infrastructure & Jobs: Marape launched K1.1b Connect PNG road works in Vanimo, including K726m Vanimo–Green River sealing and K374m Sepik Highway works, with new classrooms opened after the launch. Resource Sector Pipeline: Minister Kinoka Feo will speak at the 2026 PNG Resource Week on aligning higher education and TVET with future workforce and industry needs. Maritime Skills: Steamships Ship Management and Australia Awards PNG relaunch Women in Maritime scholarships, funding up to 10 women a year for Officer of the Watch deck/engine training with sea-time placements. Mining-to-Infrastructure: Ok Tedi committed K30m under PNG’s tax credit scheme to build the Sisimakam–P’nyang Road, supporting the P’nyang LNG project connection. Mining Output: K92 Mining reported strong Q2 results, producing 46,093 oz gold equivalent as its Kainantu expansion ramps up. Tourism Planning: PNGTPA and NCDC launched a National Capital District accommodation inventory and capacity survey to support tourism investment and event readiness. Community & Sports Fundraising: Trukai Fun Run 2026 kicked off nationwide from 6am, raising funds for Team PNG’s Commonwealth Games preparations.