AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Promotion: Papua New Guinea showcased its culture at the Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo, with Rigo District dancers and kundu drumming drawing crowds at the PNG stand, while Air Niugini and PNG Tourism Promotion Authority pushed experiences from diving and trekking to island escapes and eco-tourism. World Tourism Day & Culture: PNG UNRE officially opened World Tourism Day and Cultural Show 2026, with Minister Belden Namah officiating. Community Health & Travel Links: A cardiac screening clinic in Rabaul assessed 43 children under the Flying Doctors’ National Cardiac Screening Program, with some referred for possible open-heart surgery—highlighting the need for medical travel options. Construction & Jobs: Madang’s Northern Coastal Highway repairs (41.2km) delivered jobs and training, with women making up over 20% of the workforce. Bougainville Cocoa: The Bougainville Cocoa Festival wrapped in Buin with a push for “farm-to-bar” value-adding locally. Safety at Sea: Three Bougainvilleans reported missing at sea for 70 days were found and taken to Kiribati. Sport & PNG’s Next Big Moment: The PNG Chiefs’ inaugural jersey is set for public viewing in Port Moresby on Oct 21, with Struddys as kit partner.
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