AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoThailand Visa Crackdown: Thailand is tightening entry rules for visitors from 93 countries, meaning stays over 30 days will now require a visa—part of a push to curb foreign-national crime while rebooting tourism. PNG Airport Enforcement: PNG authorities are stepping up checks at Jacksons International Airport after another alleged attempt to export gold—raw particles, nuggets and a silver bar were seized and the case is now with Customs Investigations. Marape Abroad & At Home: Prime Minister James Marape heads to France for climate and trade talks with Macron, while locally he keeps linking road building to agriculture growth through the Connect PNG “economic corridors” idea. Ocean & Education Moves: PNG is also advancing ocean protection via the Melanesian Ocean Summit and a new marine corridor push, and the Teaching Service Commission has launched reforms plus an official website to bring services closer to teachers. Safety Watch: In the region, PNG police sent to Solomon Islands cyclone relief were disarmed and stood down after an alleged threat involving a firearm.
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