Border Security: Royal PNG Constabulary and PNGDF are tightening cooperation after a two-week paramilitary training for 39 police personnel, with a focus on stronger international border protection. Economic Growth: PM James Marape says Kikori’s road links, tourism push and resource projects are setting up a new era for local jobs and investment. Mining & Security: Reports from Bougainville say armed attackers torched heavy machinery at the Panguna mine site, reportedly belonging to Indian firm Lloyds Metals and Energy, raising fresh concerns over security for any future rehabilitation work. Central Banking: BPNG set out 2026 priorities including price stability, foreign exchange reform, stronger financial sector oversight and better economic governance as global risks rise. Health & Climate Resilience: A K2m New Zealand-supported climate-resilience upgrade is improving power, water and facilities at three Madang rural health sites. Banking & Consumer Protection: BSP deactivated legacy Kundu magnetic strip cards and urges customers to switch to the more secure Kundu Chip Card after migrating 890,000 customers. Sports & Community: East New Britain’s Gurias ended a 14-year wait to win the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup, while SP Brewery backed the Goroka Show with K20,000. Corporate Deals: ExxonMobil is set to take operatorship of Papua LNG from TotalEnergies, as TotalEnergies divests interests to partners.