AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAir Travel Updates: Air Niugini runway rehabilitation is forcing temporary aircraft limits at Mt Hagen, Hoskins and Kiunga, with Dash 8-only operations at Mt Hagen until around October and Hoskins restrictions easing mid-September, plus more Port Moresby–Goroka flights. Tourism & Marine: PNGTPA has partnered to bring a ferry back into service in Port Moresby Harbour, aiming to restart sightseeing and build new marine tourism products. Road Trip Tourism: A 509km Port Moresby–Alotau road expedition shows Milne Bay is becoming more accessible by land under Connect PNG, with travellers calling it a tourism and investment unlock. Visa Policy & Travel Costs: PM Marape says PNG will review visa reciprocity after the US made a refundable K88,000 bond permanent for PNG travellers, warning PNG may mirror visa-on-arrival or visa charges depending on partners. Health for Travellers & Locals: Pacific International Hospital highlights a large cataracts burden in PNG and warns diabetes could drive more early cases, with eye camps and surgeries planned via partners. Culture & Fashion: PNG Fashion Week spotlights designer William Bray’s international runway path, pushing more local creatives onto regional stages. Coastline Cleanliness: Motu-Koitabu communities urge government action over rising rubbish and plastic pollution along the Port Moresby coastline.
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