AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKokoda Track Revamp: NCD Governor Powes Parkop is pushing to revitalise the Kokoda Track Authority and reposition it under the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority, saying the trail isn’t delivering direct benefits to landowners. NRL Chiefs Village & Tourism Boost: Prime Minister James Marape says the PNG Chiefs push is about nation-building and Pacific ties, with plans for a family-focused Chiefs Village in Port Moresby and knock-on demand for hotels, transport and hospitality. Police Recruitment Drive: The RPNGC recruitment team is travelling through West Sepik to help rural youth understand online applications, with nearly 700 recruits targeted nationwide. PNG–Fiji Business Council: A newly formed PNG Fiji Business Council aims to help small businesses reach new markets, create jobs and grow trade between the two countries. Tourism Trade Results: The Pacific Tourism Organisation reports strong SPTE 2026 outcomes, including record meetings and a bigger PNG seller presence. Health & Travel Safety: A SBS Dateline-style debate highlights healthcare failures in remote PNG, while a separate story notes WWII unexploded ordnance disposal efforts off PNG. Rural Livelihoods via Retail: Kumul Organics expands into City Pharmacy retail space in Waigani to support rural coconut farmers through its skincare value chain. Air Connectivity: Solomon Airlines is set to launch a new scheduled Port Moresby–Honiara service next Tuesday.
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