Kokoda Track Revamp: NCD Governor Powes Parkop renewed calls to revitalise the Kokoda Track Authority (KTA), pushing for it to sit under the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority so the trail finally delivers direct benefits to landowners, while also committing K200,000 for Kokoda Primary School. Police Recruitment Drive: The Royal PNG Constabulary is taking its recruitment awareness programme to West Sepik, helping rural youth understand online applications as it targets nearly 700 recruits nationwide. PNG Chiefs NRL Build-Up: Prime Minister James Marape says the new PNG Chiefs franchise is about nation-building and Pacific unity, with plans for a dedicated Chiefs Village in Port Moresby to boost tourism and services ahead of the 2028 NRL entry. Air Connectivity: Solomon Airlines is set to launch a scheduled Port Moresby–Honiara service next Tuesday, aiming to grow tourism and business travel between the two countries. Regional Tourism Trade: SPTO’s South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2026 delivered record participation and business meetings, with PNG expanding from one seller in 2025 to seven in 2026. Tourism Skills Boost: SPTO wrapped up a Pacific Tourism Data Initiative workshop in Nadi, training PNG and other Pacific officers to strengthen tourism research and evidence-based planning. Community & Heritage: KDDA donated K10,000 toward the 141st anniversary Catholic mission commemoration on Yule Island, a major pilgrimage draw for thousands of visitors. Health Travel Support: Operation Open Heart Foundation and Air Niugini formalised their long-running partnership to keep supporting children’s heart screenings and travel for life-saving surgery. Underwater Tourism Inspiration: A new underwater photography gallery highlights marine life and photography techniques, offering a fresh way to spark interest in PNG’s ocean experiences.