AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiplomatic Push: PNG PM James Marape is in France for climate and trade talks with President Emmanuel Macron, with meetings also set with French government leaders and business groups, and a rare Senate address on issues affecting PNG and the Pacific. Volcanic Alert: In the Central Bismarck Sea, undersea activity is sending ash and steam skyward; East New Britain authorities are warning ships about floating pumice, ash fall and rough seas, while noting the main community risk is a possible local tsunami. Roads to Growth: Marape points to West New Britain’s Kimbe–Kokopo corridor as proof that better transport can drive agriculture, including oil palm expansion along the route. Education Upgrade: The Teaching Service Commission has launched major reforms plus an official website so teachers can access forms, policies and updates online without costly trips. Community Wins: A new birthing house project in Yamuka, Eastern Highlands, is bringing safer maternity care closer to remote families. Sports & Culture: Pacific athletes are lighting up Cairns at the Oceania Athletics Championships, while PNG’s polo story is making waves abroad.
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