AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGreen Finance Rollout: PNG is moving from green finance policy talk to practical implementation, with Chief Secretary Ivan Pomaleu saying reforms are now being operationalised through the Bank of Papua New Guinea and the Green Finance Centre. Banking Standards: BPNG is training regulators and commercial banks on new green loan classification and reporting rules, to help lenders assess environmental and social risks before funding projects. Connectivity Push: Telikom has become an authorised Starlink reseller, aiming to extend satellite internet to enterprise, government, mining, finance and SMEs—while the US plans US$30m for satellite connectivity for remote schools, rural health facilities and disaster centres. Trade & Investment: The EU–PNG Business Forum in Port Moresby next week targets more European investment, with PNG also looking to expand agricultural exports to Europe. Border Security: Pacific customs leaders meet in Fiji to scale up cooperation against drug trafficking, organised crime and illicit trade. State Legal Pressure: The State is facing nearly K500m in legal claims, with a Highlands client outreach program aimed at improving coordination and court representation. Mining Corporate Moves: K92 Mining reports AGM voting results and elects Michael Carew to its board; Great Pacific Gold says Carew resigned from its VP Corporate Development role. Sports & Community: PNG Chiefs appoint Rhys Martin as Football Operations Manager from 2027, and TotalEnergies EP PNG backs Gulf Isou rugby with K150,000.
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