AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Connectivity Boost: Air Niugini has restarted direct flights to Tokyo, with PNG leaders and the Japanese ambassador attending the launch at Jacksons International Airport—another step for Tourism & Business Links as NCD Governor Powes Parkop calls PNG the “last frontier” for global visitors. New Zealand Route Returns: The airline also confirmed direct Port Moresby–Auckland service will resume from 17 November 2026 (three return flights weekly), ending a 26-year gap and making it easier for families, students, seasonal workers and freight. Commonwealth Games Spotlight: Five PNG swimmers—Joanna Chen, Thomas Chen, Roxanne Kirarock, Josh Tarere and Jhnayali Tokome-Garap—were selected for Glasgow 2026, while Lae City Authority backed Team PNG athletics with K70,000 ahead of the Games. Pacific Conservation Move: Melanesian nations are pushing ahead with the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves (MOCOR), adding more marine protection across territorial waters. Travel Safety Warning: UK authorities have issued fresh methanol poisoning alerts for 29 holiday hotspots, urging travellers to watch for symptoms and seek hospital care fast. Sports Tourism Buzz: Lion Sports Bar’s World Cup map says it has welcomed fans from 165 countries and 48 US states—PNG included—showing how major events keep drawing international visitors.
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