AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDigital Skills Push: UPNG relaunched its Centre of Excellence in Information Technology and rolled out three IT certificate programmes, with more certificates/diplomas planned and specialised bachelor tracks in programming, networking, AI and cybersecurity from 2027. Connectivity Boost: The US will invest US$30m (about K130m) to roll out Starlink across Papua New Guinea, targeting rural public infrastructure to narrow the digital divide. Energy & Roads: Ok Tedi pledged K30m under PNG’s Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme to build the Sisimakam–P’nyang road link for the P’nyang LNG project, a key step for the next major gas development. Mining Output: K92 Mining reported strong Q2 results, producing 46,093 oz gold equivalent as Kainantu’s Stage 3 expansion ramps up. Aviation Links: Air Niugini resumes direct Port Moresby–Tokyo flights from July 18, while Solomon Airlines launched a new Honiara–Port Moresby route to lift trade and tourism. Trade Growth: PNG-India Business Council registered to grow bilateral trade from US$600m to US$20b over 10 years. Sports Sponsorship: BSP confirmed as a major sponsor of RLWC26, with PNG hosting matches in October. Education Funding: Dei allocated K1m for tertiary tuition fees, with other Highlands districts also supporting students.
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