AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Preparedness: PNG’s National Weather Service says El Niño is established and could last to end-2026, with Highlands and drought-prone areas facing harsher dry conditions; UPNG has activated water and power contingency plans, while Government House received 11,000-litre water tanks to protect supplies as Sirinumu Dam faces pressure. Digital Learning & Finance: Buk bilong Pikinini partnered with Lightspeed PNG to connect 16 Library Learning Centres with secure internet for tablets and teacher support, while TISA Bank opened its Kavieng branch to expand everyday banking for families, workers and small business. Sovereign Wealth Fund Oversight: Key PNG agencies and partners held stakeholder consultations on proposed amendments to the Organic Law governing the Sovereign Wealth Fund, focusing on governance, accountability and operationalisation. Mining & Logistics Resilience: Ok Tedi says operations are running normally despite low Fly River levels, and is reviewing alternate routes for fuel and concentrate if conditions worsen. Business & Community: Lae City Authority backed Manalos Aviation cadet training with K500,000, and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plus Atlas Steel chipped in sponsorship for the Rosso Mountain Bike Race and Lae Festival. Regional Trade & Security: Pacific leaders flagged AI and digital risks at a peace and security dialogue, and PNG-linked maritime enforcement in the region targeted a suspected crime vessel.
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