AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElectoral Integrity Under Pressure: Papua New Guinea’s Electoral Commission faces renewed scrutiny after government interventions into digital election systems, financial compliance and election preparation. Hospitality Investment: Sheraton Port Moresby Stanley Hotel & Suites officially opens, rebranding the Stanley with Marriott’s Sheraton brand and a K90m transformation, aiming to lift corporate and diplomatic event business. Public Safety Funding Debate: A call for an independent review of defence spending argues PNG’s biggest security gaps are in law and order, urging more support for police, courts and justice services. Housing and Land Transparency: Port Moresby’s housing push is backed, but with a warning that customary land deals must be transparent, fair and include landowners as equity partners, not just compensated. LNG Trade Signals: Opposition leader James Nomane says Taiwan’s spot LNG pause won’t stop cargoes finding buyers, but could damage PNG’s credibility; PetroChina talks also point to stronger Chinese LNG buying interest. SME Fund Row: Former minister Daki denies SME stimulus misuse claims and welcomes an independent audit. Food Safety Boost: Goodman Fielder and Prima Smallgoods/Food Pro secure HACCP certification, strengthening PNG’s food manufacturing standards. Regional Business Links: PM Marape plans a PNG delegation to explore investment opportunities in Vanuatu, stressing local participation. Security Infrastructure: PNG Ports declares a K22.5m interim dividend, while Lae commissions new police duplexes to improve officer welfare.
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