AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPapua LNG: ExxonMobil has taken over operatorship of the project, with partners still targeting a final investment decision later this year. Power Infrastructure: PNG and Japan marked completion of the K270 million Ramu transmission upgrade, expected to cut Lae’s transmission-related outages to about a quarter of previous levels. Agribusiness: Simbu farmer and tourism operator Betty Higgins was named among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes for her trout farm, lodge and support for local growers. Mining: Nickel 28 expects US$12.6 million from the Ramu nickel-cobalt project, including a cash distribution and loan repayment, while warning of higher costs and softer metal prices. Tourism: Minister Belden Namah urged visa reforms and private investment to address barriers including high travel costs, limited connectivity and infrastructure gaps. Small Business: Sixty-two Morobe entrepreneurs completed US-funded training in areas including bookkeeping, quality control and reaching new markets. Food Security: Relief supplies are being flown and shipped to drought-hit North Fly communities, where gardens and water sources are failing.
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