Leadership & Energy Sector: PNG CORE appoints Richard Kassman as executive director, bringing 40+ years across energy, governance and stakeholder engagement. LNG & Regional Development: PM James Marape leads a delegation to Kikori to inspect the Papua LNG Development Forum venue and align with Gulf leaders ahead of next month’s event. Budget & Delivery Reality Check: The Government’s K30.9b budget targets growth via infrastructure and services, but reporting flags the familiar gap between allocations and actual spending reaching communities. Fuel Prices: Fuel relief keeps June pump prices unchanged in Port Moresby (petrol K4.39/l, diesel K4.44/l, kerosene K4.09/l). Infrastructure Push: Marape says K11.93b has been spent on roads, bridges, airports and other works since 2019, with Connect PNG driving the next phase. Water & Health Systems: EIB Global and EU-backed financing aims to expand drinking-water networks for hundreds of thousands, while health authorities train internal auditors to strengthen controls and frontline delivery. Resource Revenues: Porgera dividends reach about K1.7b, following PNG’s 51% equity position in the joint venture. Environment & Skills: NCD marks Environment Day with tree planting, new marine science scholarships, and private-sector mangrove support. Disaster Watch (Regional): A 7.8 quake and tsunami warnings hit the southern Philippines, with evacuations and casualties reported across the region including PNG in advisories.