AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Policing Boost: New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers wrapped up a visit to Papua New Guinea focused on tighter regional security ties, including plans to attach a NZ senior sergeant to the Bomana National Centre of Excellence for training and mentoring, and a stop in Buka to see the long-running Kirapim Strongpela Bougainville Police Servis program. Maternal Health in the Highlands: A new birthing-house push has opened in the Yamuka Community of Eastern Highlands, aiming to cut the hardship of long trips for safe childbirth. Education Goes Digital: The Teaching Service Commission launched major reforms and an official website so teachers can download appointment and leave forms, access policies, and get updates without travelling to provincial offices. Community Books for Families Day: Buk bilong Pikinini donated 3,000 library books to schools in Port Moresby and Gulf Province to revive learning and literacy. Marine Protection: PNG says it will protect about 200,000 km² of ocean waters in a “no-take” Western Manus Marine Protected Area as part of the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves. Safety Incident: PNG police officers deployed to the Solomon Islands were disarmed and stood down after an alleged Tenaru rampage involving threats with a firearm.
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