AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVisa & travel access: Australia has published fresh Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) rules for young travellers, setting the age range at 18–30 and outlining eligibility steps for passport holders from countries including PNG, with extra hurdles for China, India and Vietnam. Port Moresby experiences: Wisdom Travels is spotlighted for a guided Port Moresby tour that takes visitors to key history and culture stops like Bomana War Cemetery, the National Museum, Parliament House, Koki Market and Ela Beach. Sports tourism: PNG’s Kapuls and Bilums have arrived in Fiji ahead of the MSG Prime Ministers Cup (Sept 17–Oct 3), with the Bilums defending champions and the Kapuls chasing a better finish. Roads & regional growth: Marape says improved highway connectivity and tourism investment are helping Kikori step into a new economic era, highlighted by the opening of the Kikori Heritage Hotel. Agriculture support: Marape announced concessional loan support via the National Banking Corporation for coffee, cocoa and copra farmers along major highway corridors. Safety & policing: Port Moresby police are ramping up security for the sold-out Digicel Cup grand final, warning fans to avoid trouble areas around the stadium and Boroko. Maritime inquiry: A formal marine inquiry has begun into the MV Anjeanette disaster in Honiara after a fire, sinking and total loss of the vessel. Culture as business: Central Province’s CMACF festival in Bereina is drawing crowds and linking cultural performances with SME stalls and public awareness on agriculture, fisheries and taxation.
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