AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPolice & Community: Lae’s Chief Inspector James Luan marks 40 years in the force, serving his whole career in Lae since joining in 1985. Disarmament Push: A call is growing to extend PNG’s illegal firearms amnesty by another two weeks after encouraging surrender numbers. Lutheran Women’s Conference: Thousands of Lutheran women and families gathered in Port Moresby for the ELCPNG Women’s Conference, with strong participation from across provinces including cyclists arriving via the new transnational highway. Sports & Travel: PNG’s Kapuls kick off the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup in Suva against Vanuatu, with the tournament also serving as a FIFA tier-one event. Tourism & Culture Development: Port Moresby’s Baosen “Chinatown” project at Five Mile is set to blend retail, hospitality and lifestyle into a new urban precinct for residents and visitors. Finance for Remote Areas: TISA Bank expands access through agency banking in Amazon Bay, helping communities open accounts and handle deposits without long trips. Food Security Watch: Frost and El Niño-linked conditions are damaging gardens in Central Province, adding pressure to already fragile local food supplies. Safety & Mobility: PNG police reserve recruitment is set to strengthen manpower, with Northern Province piloting the programme.
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