Government Overhaul: PM James Marape announced a sweeping restructure of PNG’s central government machinery, aiming to speed up delivery and tighten accountability, with formal details due at Government House. Aviation & Local Business: NAC has awarded premium airport taxi concession contracts at Port Moresby International Airport to three PNG operators, starting July 13, after a public tender. Mining & LNG Pipeline: Marape used PNG Resources Week to pitch a “new phase” for mining and petroleum, updating progress on Pogera, Pasca, P’nyang LNG, Papua LNG and Wafi-Golpu, while reiterating a minimum 55% total benefit policy for the State and landowners. Jobs Gap Despite Growth: A World Bank update says PNG’s economy is growing, helped by gold and LNG and exchange-rate reforms, but formal jobs per capita are falling as many workers shift into subsistence and informal work. Food Security Push: The Agriculture department urged PNG to cut reliance on imported food amid price hikes and food-safety concerns, warning climate and disease risks can destabilise local systems. Resettlement Pressure: The Mulitaka Resettlement Authority demanded Enga provincial authorities release overdue financial and physical reports and funds to restart permanent resettlement. Governance Reform: NCD Governor Powes Parkop hailed the release of an NCDC capacity assessment report as a key step toward stronger urban governance and service delivery. Community Energy: Puma Energy Foundation backed a solar lighting project in Kakondo, Simbu, adding a resource centre power system and 60 streetlights for safer public spaces. Health Access: Pacific International Hospital will run PNG’s first hip and knee joint replacement surgery program with visiting Australian specialists from Aug 22–26. Digital Finance Warning: UNODC flagged rising crypto risks in the Pacific, warning youth about scams and irreversible losses as virtual assets spread.