AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPNG CORE Leadership: Richard Kassman has been appointed executive director of PNG CORE, bringing 40+ years across petroleum, energy, insurance, tourism and civil society, with a strong track record in stakeholder engagement and governance. Aviation & Access: PNG Air has relaunched its ticketing partnership with Post PNG, rolling out sales through Post PNG branches nationwide (starting in Port Moresby) to make flights easier to reach for more Papua New Guineans. Airport Upgrades: Work has begun on Kagamuga (Mt Hagen) runway rehabilitation to support Airbus A220 and Boeing 737 operations by end-2026, with staged operations keeping flights running. Tourism & Marine Conservation: Fisheries Minister Jelta Wong says PNG is well placed to leverage marine biodiversity for eco-tourism and jobs after ratifying the BBNJ agreement. Eco-Travel Research: New satellite-tracking research finds reef manta rays in PNG stay close to home during storms by diving deeper for food—good news for conservation-minded tourism. Disaster Watch (Regional): A powerful 7.0–7.8 quake struck Mindanao, triggering tsunami monitoring across the Pacific, including Papua New Guinea—travelers should follow official alerts and local guidance. Health & Community Travel: Ialibu District Hospital has restored X-ray services after nearly eight years, reducing the need for long-distance patient travel.
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