GBV Push: A fresh editorial argues PNG’s gender-based violence campaign has raised awareness and triggered policy action, but the problem persists—calling it an unacceptable rights violation that no cultural excuse can justify. Mining Jobs & Taxes: K92 says it employed about 3,100 people (including contractors) and paid K573.6m in taxes and royalties in 2025, alongside commissioning its expanded processing plant. Work Permits & Skills: Finnish miner Metso wants PNG to ease work-permit delays so global experts can train local engineers, warning licensing can take years and slows smaller firms. Bougainville Politics: Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama says the 2019 independence mandate is facing a critical test as Parliament debates the bipartisan referendum report, urging unity. Financial Inclusion: CEFI and the Salvation Army sign an MoU to expand financial literacy and connect underserved communities to formal services. Aviation Access & Fleet: PNG Air relaunches ticket sales via Post PNG branches nationwide, while also adding aircraft (including “Mangi Kutubu”) and phasing out Dash 8s. Exploration Update: K92 advances drilling at the Wera gold prospect after defining a large gold system and reporting multiple high-grade rock-chip results. EU Investment Drive: PM Marape opens the 5th EU-PNG Business Forum, urging European firms to back PNG’s shift toward downstream processing and value-added growth. Climate & Food Risk: Commentaries warn a possible El Niño mid-2026 could hit food and cash crops hard, stressing early preparedness.