AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPacific Islands Forum fallout: Australia’s PM Albanese stayed quiet on whether Beijing drove key Pacific leader absences from Palau’s PIF, as Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and Kiribati (plus Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale) skipped talks amid growing “interference” fears. Consumer & competition regulation: PNG’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission launched its 2026-2030 corporate plan, aiming to expand enforcement, boost product safety monitoring, and strengthen provincial coverage. Mining community benefits: Harmony Gold’s Hidden Valley Mining Project cleared a major step with a revised Community Development Agreement signed to unlock landowner and community benefits in Morobe. Energy supply pressure: PNG’s Petroleum and Energy Minister declared a 30-day fuel emergency, directing the Bank of PNG to maintain FX for authorised dealers while Puma Energy must keep supply moving. Digital sovereignty: Kumul Cloud Infinity plans push “sovereign trust” for PNG data and services under local control. Casino push: PNG moved closer to launching its first land-based casino, Pacific Pearl in Port Moresby, with staffing ads underway pending licensing. Agriculture under El Niño: Bougainville was placed on drought alert, while coffee farmers in the Highlands urged faster water support to protect production. Health security: PNG completed its first-ever Joint External Evaluation with WHO, strengthening preparedness across health, agriculture, environment, security and finance.
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